Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 354706Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$0 - $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/354706
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research supporting the project titled "Social Network Analysis of the Environmental Justice and Climate Justice Community Active in Climate Adaptation and Conservation." Eligible applicants must be participating partners of any of the seventeen CESUs, as this initiative aims to enhance research, technical assistance, and education in the context of climate adaptation and conservation efforts. The funding for this opportunity ranges from $0 to a ceiling of $300,000, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 9, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    CESU Funding Opportunity.docx
    CESU.bin
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