Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with The Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
ID: 358430Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$1 - $228K

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/358430
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for research focused on the bioavailability and tissue distribution of organic chemicals affecting salmon health due to stormwater runoff. The project aims to utilize high-resolution mass spectroscopy techniques to analyze the bioaccumulation of tire-derived contaminants in salmon and assess their toxicological impacts, thereby contributing to the understanding of environmental threats to aquatic species. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program, with proposals due by March 11, 2025, for a total funding amount of $228,000. Interested parties can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    ATTACHMENT.bin
    The "Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form" outlines the requirements for individuals involved in federally funded research projects to disclose their existing and anticipated support. This disclosure aims to assess any possible conflicts of commitment and avoid overlap with proposed projects. The document emphasizes the need for transparency regarding all forms of support, including consulting activities and in-kind contributions, especially those involving foreign entities. Individuals must provide detailed information for each proposal and active project, including titles, funding sources, objectives, and potential overlaps. They are required to certify the accuracy of the information and disclose any ties to foreign talent recruitment programs, in compliance with policy guidelines. The form also specifies that personal information should not be included, reinforcing the importance of focusing solely on relevant research support details. The completion of these disclosures is critical for proposal evaluation and award decision processes, aligning with the aim of ensuring integrity in federally funded research initiatives.
    ATTACHMENT.pdf
    The "Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form" outlines the requirements for individuals involved in federally funded research projects to disclose their existing and anticipated support. This disclosure aims to assess any possible conflicts of commitment and avoid overlap with proposed projects. The document emphasizes the need for transparency regarding all forms of support, including consulting activities and in-kind contributions, especially those involving foreign entities. Individuals must provide detailed information for each proposal and active project, including titles, funding sources, objectives, and potential overlaps. They are required to certify the accuracy of the information and disclose any ties to foreign talent recruitment programs, in compliance with policy guidelines. The form also specifies that personal information should not be included, reinforcing the importance of focusing solely on relevant research support details. The completion of these disclosures is critical for proposal evaluation and award decision processes, aligning with the aim of ensuring integrity in federally funded research initiatives.
    Forms.bin
    FUNDING.doc
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10, is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for research on the bioavailability and tissue distribution of organic chemicals, specifically targeting salmon health affected by stormwater runoff. The project aims to utilize high-resolution mass spectroscopy to analyze the bioaccumulation of tire-derived contaminants in salmon and assess their toxicological impacts. The grant amount of $228,000 is anticipated for fiscal year 2025, with one base year and one potential renewal year. Eligible recipients must be CESU partners, applying via grants.gov with detailed project proposals that outline objectives, methods, expected deliverables, and a budget. Proposals will be evaluated based on the relevance of research objectives, the clarity of the technical approach, budget justification, and the qualifications of team members. The award documentation will require compliance with specific reporting and acknowledgment of USGS support in any subsequent publications. This initiative reflects federal efforts to understand and mitigate environmental threats to aquatic species while fostering collaboration among research partners.
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