Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 361004Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$1 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361004
Timeline
    Description

    The Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to conduct research on riparian plant physiological experiments along the Colorado River. The primary objective is to evaluate how plant interactions are influenced by dam operations, utilizing both new experiments and existing data to understand the effects of fluctuating hydropower flows on plant communities. This research is crucial for improving vegetation resource conditions in the Colorado River ecosystem, where the relationship between hydropower flow patterns and plant communities remains poorly understood. The total funding available for this opportunity is $400,000, with a minimum award of $1 and a maximum of $400,000, and applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 PM ET on January 13, 2026. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Rachel Miller at rachelmiller@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rachelmiller@usgs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    ATTACHMENT A - Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form (November 1, 2023) outlines requirements for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess their qualifications. Key disclosures include contracts with foreign government-sponsored programs (e.g., talent recruitment programs), with a strict prohibition against malign foreign talent recruitment programs as per 42 USC § 19232. A comprehensive table, "NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance Pre- and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support," details what, where, and when to report activities, including those not required. The form explicitly prohibits submission of personal information such as home address or marital status. Required sections include identifying information (name, PID, position title), organization and location, professional preparation (education and training in reverse chronological order), appointments and positions (academic, professional, institutional, domestic, and foreign within the last three years), and products demonstrating qualifications (e.g., publications, technologies, inventions) with full citation. A certification section requires confirmation of current, accurate, and complete information, and a declaration of not being party to a malign foreign talent recruitment program. Misrepresentations can lead to prosecution. The Privacy Act and Burden Statement explain information use and collection authority.
    ATTACHMENT B - Common-form current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form (November 1, 2023) provides guidelines for individuals designated as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to evaluate the qualifications of individuals, teams, or organizations for proposed activities. Key disclosure requirements include reporting contracts and support from foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, as well as other foreign government-sponsored or affiliated activities, consistent with NSPM-33. Individuals are strictly prohibited from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form outlines required sections such as identifying information, professional preparation, appointments, and products demonstrating qualifications. It explicitly advises against submitting personal information. Each senior/key person must certify the accuracy and completeness of the provided information and affirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentations can lead to legal prosecution.
    ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides instructions for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects to submit a biographical sketch. This form assesses an individual's, team's, or organization's qualifications to conduct proposed activities. It mandates disclosure of all domestic and foreign professional appointments, foreign government-sponsored contracts, and talent recruitment program support, prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The document outlines required sections: Identifying Information (Name, PID, Position Title), Organization and Location, Professional Preparation, Appointments and Positions, Products, and Certification. It emphasizes excluding personal information and certifies the accuracy and completeness of submitted data, including no involvement in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form has no page limit and specifies detailed citation requirements for products. The OMB control number is 3145-0279, with an expiration date of October 31, 2026.
    ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data Instructions.docx
    The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides instructions for senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects to submit biographical sketches. These sketches assess an individual's qualifications for proposed activities and require disclosure of foreign government-sponsored contracts, talent recruitment programs, and other foreign-affiliated activities, while prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. A reference table, NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance, outlines pre- and post-award disclosure requirements. Individuals must not include personal information. The form specifies required sections: Identifying Information (name, PID, position title), Organization and Location, Professional Preparation (reverse chronological education/training), Appointments and Positions (reverse chronological academic/professional roles for up to three years outside the primary organization), and Products (demonstrating qualifications, with full citation). A certification section requires confirmation of accuracy, completeness, and non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs, with warnings about misrepresentation. The document also includes Privacy Act and Burden Statements.
    C. Program Announcement G26AS00054.docx
    The "Biographical Sketch Common Form" outlines requirements for individuals involved in Federally funded research projects to submit a biographical sketch. This form is crucial for assessing an individual's qualifications and must disclose all foreign government-sponsored contracts, talent recruitment programs, and affiliations, prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The document emphasizes avoiding personal information and details specific sections to be completed: Identifying Information (name, PID, position title), Organization and Location, Professional Preparation (education, training), Appointments and Positions (domestic and foreign, within three years), Products (publications, inventions, technologies), and a mandatory Certification. The certification requires individuals to attest to the accuracy and completeness of the provided information and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Non-compliance can lead to prosecution. The form also includes a Privacy Act and Burden Statement, clarifying data usage and estimated response time. The OMB control number is 3145-0279, with an expiration date of 10/31/2026.
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