NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements
ID: 345083Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Park Service (DOI-NPS)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/345083
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Dec 22, 2022, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Dec 31, 2027, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The National Park Service (NPS) is inviting applications for Master Cooperative Agreements under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, aimed at enhancing partnerships for multidisciplinary research and educational activities related to national parks. Eligible applicants must be partners within the CESU network, which includes a diverse consortium of federal agencies, academic institutions, and conservation organizations, and the program seeks to generate usable knowledge for informed decision-making while promoting professional development for federal scientists and resource managers. This initiative is crucial for strengthening environmental stewardship and ensuring the integrity of national park resources through collaborative research efforts. Interested parties can submit proposals anytime until the closing date of December 31, 2027, with funding expected to range between $30 million and $40 million annually, and inquiries can be directed to Melissa Jacobi at melissa_a_jacobi@nps.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
melissa_a_jacobi@nps.gov
Files
Title
Posted
P23AS00132 - NPS CESU Master Cooperative Agreements NOFO.pdf
Apr 10, 2024, 12:30 PM UTC
P23AS00132.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Master Cooperative Agreements with participants of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network. This funding initiative, outlined under CFDA Number 15.945, aims to enhance partnerships for multi-disciplinary research and educational activities associated with national parks. The open application period lasts until December 31, 2027, allowing proposals to be submitted anytime within this timeframe for review and evaluation. Key objectives include generating usable knowledge for informed decision-making, fostering effective partnerships, and promoting professional development for federal scientists and resource managers. Eligible applicants must be CESU network partners, and funding may range between $40 million and $50 million annually for various task agreements expected to average $50,000-$70,000 each. The NOFO emphasizes compliance with federal regulations, requires a unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM) registration for applicants, and highlights the importance of substantial NPS involvement in funded projects. This initiative seeks to strengthen environmental stewardship through collaborative research, ensuring the integrity of national park resources and conservation efforts.
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