Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Southern Appalachian Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
ID: 356958Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$142K - $260K

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/356958
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Southern Appalachian Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on oak species distributions and their ecological impacts under changing climate conditions. The objective of this funding is to develop a research product that identifies the climate, land-use, and social factors affecting oak presence and mast availability, and to assess how these changes influence wildlife species in the Appalachian region. This research is crucial for advancing scientific understanding of climate change ecology and resource availability in oak-dependent ecosystems. Interested applicants must be participating partners of the Southern Appalachian CESU network, with funding amounts ranging from $142,175 to $260,380, and applications are due by December 4, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
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    The "Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form" outlines requirements for researchers involved in federally funded projects to disclose their ongoing and potential support. The objective is to evaluate any commitments that may hinder the individual's ability to conduct proposed research, as well as to identify any potential overlaps in funding or projects. Each senior/key personnel member must submit a separate form for each proposal or active project, detailing support sources, project timelines, and financial commitments. Consulting activities must be reported if they impact research obligations or funding integrity. Disclosures related to foreign government-sponsored programs must adhere to strict guidelines to prevent conflicts involving malign recruitment efforts. The document emphasizes the exclusion of personal information and mandates accurate and complete certification of the disclosed support. Misrepresentation may result in legal consequences. Lastly, the form includes guidance for reporting in-kind contributions valued at $5000 or more, requiring similar details as for active projects. Overall, this document serves as a compliance measure to ensure transparency and proper management of federal research funding.
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