Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU
The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to investigate the population structure of the bacterium Mycoplasma ovipneumoniae (Movi) in small ruminant reservoir hosts and in bighorn sheep affected by epizootic bronchopneumonia across the western US. This work will include generating whole genome sequences of 12 Movi strains from diverse geographical and host sources. The goal will be to utilize MLST method to investigate the population structure in its reservoir (domestic sheep) and spillover (bighorn sheep) hosts. This data enable molecular epidemiologic investigation of the transmission and persistence of Movi in bighorn sheep, which is essential for development of effective management strategies for controlling the disease and promoting the re-establishment of this species.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 09/26/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
G14AS00099
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Geological Survey
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreement
Number of Awards Available
1
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUĂ‚Âżs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
07/18/2014
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program does not have cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov
Website Address
http://www.grants.gov/
E-mail Address
fgraves@usgs.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$28,553.00
