Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Woods Hole Coastal & Marine Science Center (WHCMSC) is seeking proposals for a Cooperative Agreement to collect and synthesize nationwide salt marsh lateral flux data. The project aims to standardize existing flux data, analyze spatial and temporal variability, and examine predictive controls, with results disseminated as a public dataset and a peer-reviewed journal article. One two-year award of an estimated $221,929 will be made to a participating partner of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov, following specific content and format guidelines for technical narratives, budget narratives, and data management plans. Proposals will be evaluated based on purpose, objectives, relevance, technical approach, budget justification, and qualifications. Award recipients are responsible for managing the agreement, including submitting annual progress reports, final technical reports, and financial reports. Geospatial data and other research outputs must adhere to USGS policies on data availability and sharing, and publications must acknowledge USGS support and include disclaimers.

The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, is a crucial disclosure document for senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects. Its primary purpose is to assess potential conflicts of commitment, scientific overlap, and budgetary duplication. The form mandates disclosure of all proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions valued at $5,000 or more, including those from foreign governments or talent recruitment programs. Specific details required for proposals and active projects include title, status, funding source, performance location, dates, total anticipated amount, person-months, objectives, and potential overlap. For in-kind contributions, information such as status, receipt date, source, summary, person-months, and USD value is required. Consulting activities that involve research, impact funding, or require secrecy must also be disclosed. The form emphasizes excluding personal information and includes a certification confirming accuracy and absence from malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentation can lead to prosecution. Submission is voluntary, but failure to provide complete information may affect award possibilities.

The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, is a crucial disclosure document for senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects. Its primary purpose is to assess potential conflicts of commitment, scientific overlap, and budgetary duplication. The form mandates disclosure of all proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions valued at $5,000 or more, including those from foreign governments or talent recruitment programs. Specific details required for proposals and active projects include title, status, funding source, performance location, dates, total anticipated amount, person-months, objectives, and potential overlap. For in-kind contributions, information such as status, receipt date, source, summary, person-months, and USD value is required. Consulting activities that involve research, impact funding, or require secrecy must also be disclosed. The form emphasizes excluding personal information and includes a certification confirming accuracy and absence from malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentation can lead to prosecution. Submission is voluntary, but failure to provide complete information may affect award possibilities.