Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
ID: 355166Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)

Award Range

$100K - $180K

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/355166
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on the "Identification, Verification, and Validation of Pallid Sturgeon Spawning Sites Using Genetic Analyses." Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Great Rivers CESU Program, which focuses on providing research, technical assistance, and education in ecosystem studies. The funding for this project ranges from $100,000 to $180,000, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 29, 2024. Interested parties can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    fgraves@usgs.gov
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