Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 353220Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$80K - $300K

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/353220
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This funding aims to support research on the prediction and assessment of post-wildfire impacts, including changes in water quality, sedimentation, and recovery processes, which are critical for land and resource managers responding to wildfire crises. The awarded funding will range from $80,000 to $300,000, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on April 29, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov for further information.

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    fgraves@usgs.gov
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