Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 354931Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$170K - $352K

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/354931
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for partners affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This initiative aims to leverage the expertise and infrastructure of CESU partners to enhance data collection and research focused on the impacts of climate change on species range shifts in the North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC). The funding, which ranges from $169,910 to $351,777, is intended to support scientific research and development activities, 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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
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