Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Cooperative Agreement affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Geological Survey
G25AS00262
Application Deadline
Mar 12, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$60,000
Total Program Funding
$300,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for research focused on salt marsh processes within the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The primary objectives of this research include quantifying changes in salt marshes, developing vulnerability metrics, and examining the dynamics of newly formed marshes in estuarine environments, particularly in response to factors such as sea level rise and land use. This initiative is crucial for enhancing coastal resilience and ecological understanding, providing actionable data for restoration and management strategies in marsh ecosystems. The total funding available is $300,000, with an initial allocation of $60,000 for FY 2025, and applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by March 12, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

Grant Documents

4 Files
FUNDING.doc
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity through the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for research focused on salt marsh processes and changes in estuarine environments. The primary research objectives include quantifying salt marsh changes, developing vulnerability metrics, and examining the behavior of newly formed marshes. Total funding of $300,000 is anticipated over one base year with four renewals, starting with an allocation of $60,000 for FY 2025. Eligible recipients must participate in the CESU Program, and applications should be submitted electronically via grants.gov. A comprehensive proposal must include specific project details such as objectives, methods, dissemination plans, and a budget breakdown. Additionally, research results must align with USGS goals and facilitate effective natural resource management. Award recipients must routinely report progress, submit a final technical report, and ensure proper acknowledgment of USGS support in any outputs. This initiative underscores a commitment to enhancing coastal resilience and ecological understanding while providing actionable data for restoration and management strategies in marsh ecosystems, particularly in Chesapeake Bay.
ATTACHMENT.pdf
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The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form provides guidelines for individuals seeking federal research funding to disclose their current and pending support. This information is essential to evaluate potential conflicts of commitment and scientific overlap with proposed research projects. Each senior/key person involved in the research must submit detailed information regarding proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulations established under NSPM-33. Key requirements include providing identifying information, summarizing project objectives, and certifying the accuracy of support data while avoiding the inclusion of personal identifiable information. The document stresses the importance of disclosing any foreign government-sponsored activities and the prohibition against malign foreign talent recruitment program participation. Additionally, the form outlines the structure for submitting both monetary and in-kind support, emphasizing the necessity of including relevant details to facilitate informed evaluation by funding agencies. Overall, the form aims to promote accountability in the research funding process while safeguarding scientific integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
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The Current and Pending (Other) Support Common Form provides guidelines for individuals seeking federal research funding to disclose their current and pending support. This information is essential to evaluate potential conflicts of commitment and scientific overlap with proposed research projects. Each senior/key person involved in the research must submit detailed information regarding proposals, active projects, and in-kind contributions, ensuring transparency and adherence to regulations established under NSPM-33. Key requirements include providing identifying information, summarizing project objectives, and certifying the accuracy of support data while avoiding the inclusion of personal identifiable information. The document stresses the importance of disclosing any foreign government-sponsored activities and the prohibition against malign foreign talent recruitment program participation. Additionally, the form outlines the structure for submitting both monetary and in-kind support, emphasizing the necessity of including relevant details to facilitate informed evaluation by funding agencies. Overall, the form aims to promote accountability in the research funding process while safeguarding scientific integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedFeb 12, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineMar 12, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$60,000
Award Floor
$1
Est. Total Program Funding
$300,000
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Geological Survey(DOI-USGS1)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

15.808

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