Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Arizona Water Science Center (AzWSC) is offering a Cooperative Agreement for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner to research riparian restoration in the Colorado River basin. The project aims to evaluate restoration techniques, target habitats, and bird population responses, particularly in the lower Colorado River basin, including the Colorado River delta and Bill Williams River. The agreement spans five years with an estimated total funding of $380,000, starting with $80,000 in Year 1. Eligibility is restricted to partners of the Colorado Plateau CESU Program. Proposals must include a technical narrative, budget narrative, data management plan, biographical sketches, and current and pending support information, and a project abstract summary. Submissions are through Grants.gov. Evaluation criteria include purpose, technical approach, budget, and qualifications. Recipients must comply with reporting, publication, and data management requirements.

The "CURRENT AND PENDING (OTHER) SUPPORT COMMON FORM" is a federal government document outlining disclosure requirements for individuals serving as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess potential conflicts of commitment, scientific overlap, and budgetary duplication. The form mandates the disclosure of all proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions valued at $5000 or more that require time commitments. This includes consulting activities involving research or those impacting funding or scientific integrity. Crucially, it requires reporting support from foreign governments or foreign talent recruitment programs, prohibiting participation in malign programs. The document details specific information required for each entry, such as project titles, funding sources, dates, and time commitments, and requires a statement of potential overlap. It explicitly prohibits the submission of personal information and includes a certification confirming the accuracy and completeness of the provided data, with warnings about potential prosecution for misrepresentation.

The "CURRENT AND PENDING (OTHER) SUPPORT COMMON FORM" is a federal government document outlining disclosure requirements for individuals serving as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess potential conflicts of commitment, scientific overlap, and budgetary duplication. The form mandates the disclosure of all proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions valued at $5000 or more that require time commitments. This includes consulting activities involving research or those impacting funding or scientific integrity. Crucially, it requires reporting support from foreign governments or foreign talent recruitment programs, prohibiting participation in malign programs. The document details specific information required for each entry, such as project titles, funding sources, dates, and time commitments, and requires a statement of potential overlap. It explicitly prohibits the submission of personal information and includes a certification confirming the accuracy and completeness of the provided data, with warnings about potential prosecution for misrepresentation.