Model Intercomparison and Improvement for Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimation from Agriculture
ID: 355871Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355871
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    Description

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Model Intercomparison and Improvement for Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimation from Agriculture." This initiative aims to enhance scientific methods for assessing carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions in agricultural systems through collaborative model intercomparisons, particularly in alignment with the Inflation Reduction Act's greenhouse gas quantification efforts. The total funding available for this cooperative agreement is $1.9 million, intended for institutions within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, with proposals due by October 4, 2024, and selections expected by November 15, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Tessa Garcia at tessa.garcia@usda.gov for questions related to the application content.

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    tessa.garcia@usda.gov
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    USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SSRA-24-NOFO001387.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Model Intercomparison and Improvement for Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emission Estimation from Agriculture." This initiative aims to advance scientific methods for assessing carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions within agricultural systems, particularly through model intercomparisons. A total of $1.9 million is available for a four-year cooperative agreement, predominantly directed at institutions in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. Proposals must include a robust data management plan, and awarded projects are expected to compile and manage datasets for effective modeling. Key objectives of the funding include enhancing GHG quantification efforts, supporting USDA conservation goals outlined in the Inflation Reduction Act, and fostering collaboration among multiple modeling groups. Eligible entities are primarily higher education institutions and nonprofits, with application submissions required by October 4, 2024. The selection is expected by November 15, 2024, with anticipated award execution by January 15, 2025. Importantly, funding will focus on collaborative efforts and the public dissemination of research outcomes, reflecting USDA's commitment to equity and responsible environmental stewardship.
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