Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 357354Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$1 - $249K

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/357354
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to investigate methods for monitoring floodplain vegetation status and trends. The objective of this funding is to enhance the efficiency and comprehensiveness of tracking plant communities along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River floodplains, which are critical ecosystems. Eligible applicants must be participating partners in the CESU Program, with an estimated total program funding of $248,648, and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Interested parties should submit their applications by December 26, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
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    The Biographical Sketch Common Form, effective November 1, 2023, outlines requirements for submitting biographical sketches by key individuals involved in federally funded research projects. This form serves to evaluate qualifications for conducting proposed activities and mandates disclosure of relevant foreign government contracts and support, in line with NSPM-33 guidelines. Notably, individuals must refrain from submitting personal information deemed irrelevant to the proposal's merit. The form includes sections for identifying the individual's name, position, organization, professional education, appointments, qualifications, and certifications. It stipulates that appointees must disclose domestic and foreign positions from the past three years and list products like publications and technologies that showcase relevant qualifications. Additionally, a certification is required to affirm the accuracy of provided information and adherence to federal regulations regarding foreign talent recruitment programs. The document emphasizes the importance of full disclosure while ensuring user privacy and outlines the data's use within the proposal review process. This structured approach is crucial for maintaining integrity and transparency in federal research funding considerations.
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