Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Central Midwest Water Science Center is offering a $50,000 cooperative agreement for a 15-month research project on local- and regional-scale groundwater nitrate modeling of the Illinois River Basin (ILRB). This funding opportunity is open to partners affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The research aims to finalize, publish, and extend the use of the MODFLOW 6 groundwater flow model for the ILRB to simulate subsurface nitrate. Key objectives include publishing a Scientific Investigations Report (SIR), providing quarterly updates, and drafting an Open-File Report (OFR) on a proof-of-concept nitrate groundwater model. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov and require a detailed technical narrative, budget narrative, and a Data Management Plan. Proposals will be evaluated on purpose, objectives, technical approach, budget justification, and the applicant's qualifications and experience in groundwater modeling. Award recipients must comply with reporting requirements for progress and financial reports, publication guidelines, geospatial data standards, and data availability policies. All publications must acknowledge USGS support and include a disclaimer.

The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, is a crucial federal document for individuals listed as senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess potential conflicts of commitment, scientific and budgetary overlap, and duplication of efforts. The form requires disclosure of all current and pending proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions valued at $5,000 or more, detailing aspects such as project title, funding source, performance location, dates, total amount, time commitment, and overall objectives. It specifically mandates reporting of consulting activities involving research or those impacting funding/scientific integrity, and all support from foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs. The document outlines required identifying information for the senior/key person and detailed sections for both proposals/active projects and in-kind contributions. Individuals must certify the accuracy and completeness of the information and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form emphasizes the voluntary nature of submission but warns that incomplete information may reduce the possibility of receiving an award.

The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, is a crucial federal document for individuals listed as senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess potential conflicts of commitment, scientific and budgetary overlap, and duplication of efforts. The form requires disclosure of all current and pending proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions valued at $5,000 or more, detailing aspects such as project title, funding source, performance location, dates, total amount, time commitment, and overall objectives. It specifically mandates reporting of consulting activities involving research or those impacting funding/scientific integrity, and all support from foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs. The document outlines required identifying information for the senior/key person and detailed sections for both proposals/active projects and in-kind contributions. Individuals must certify the accuracy and completeness of the information and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form emphasizes the voluntary nature of submission but warns that incomplete information may reduce the possibility of receiving an award.