Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 355591Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$0 - $250K

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/355591
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on animal-habitat relationships and population dynamics of birds and ungulates in various ecosystems. The objective is to develop tools and models that will assist in assessing resource selection and inform land management decisions by federal and state wildlife agencies. This funding opportunity, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and no matching requirement, is open to eligible CESU partners, and applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 23, 2024. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
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