Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 354892Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$22K - $33K

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/354892
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research in biogeochemistry. The primary objective of this funding is to evaluate the bioaccessibility of lead and other elements in contaminated soils from various environments. This research is crucial for understanding environmental contamination and its impacts on ecosystems and public health. Interested applicants must be participating partners of the CESU National Network, with funding amounts ranging from $22,000 to $33,100, and applications are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 29, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.

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    fgraves@usgs.gov
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