Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 354371Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$100K - $500K

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/354371
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted May 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for a CESU partner to conduct research that will enhance cloud engineering and networking solutions, geospatial applications, data integration and delivery, and authentication and security support for various web applications. These applications are crucial for technical outreach and data management, which inform adaptive management decisions. The funding opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement and does not require cost sharing or matching. The award amount ranges from $100,000 to $499,999. Eligible applicants must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The application deadline is June 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. For more information, contact FAITH GRAVES at fgraves@usgs.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
fgraves@usgs.gov
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