Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 354710Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$60K - $247K

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/354710
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on the spatio-temporal dynamics of the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS). The objective of this research is to explore the physical-biological relationships within the river's ecosystem, focusing on how various physical properties of the riverscape influence the structure of biological communities, particularly in light of future climate changes. This funding opportunity, which does not require cost sharing, has an award ceiling of $247,403 and a floor of $60,175, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 15, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov for further information.

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    fgraves@usgs.gov
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