Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Geological Survey
G26AS00076
Application Deadline
Mar 12, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$47,632
Total Program Funding
$47,632

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research aimed at enhancing the efficiency of project review and authorization processes. The selected partner will develop web-based tools to support project proponents and federal staff in environmental review workflows, aligning with the goals of the Permitting Council and Executive Order 14303, which emphasizes the importance of credible scientific evidence in federal decision-making. This research is crucial for improving access to ecological science products and data, ultimately aiding resource managers in making informed decisions regarding project authorization and natural resource management. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 12, 2026, with a funding ceiling of $47,632 and a minimum award of $1. For further inquiries, contact Katie Calder at kcalder@usgs.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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

Grant Documents

5 Files
Full Announcement.docx
Word49 KBFeb 15, 2026
AI Summary
The Biographical Sketch Common Form provides instructions for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess qualifications and ensure compliance with disclosure requirements, particularly concerning foreign government-sponsored programs and talent recruitment. The document outlines required sections: Identifying Information, Organization and Location, Professional Preparation, Appointments and Positions, Products, and Certification. It explicitly prohibits the submission of personal information. Key disclosures include contracts with foreign governments and participation in foreign talent recruitment programs, with a reference to the NSPM-33 Implementation Guidance for detailed reporting. The form concludes with a certification statement, emphasizing accuracy and the prohibition of involvement in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Non-compliance can lead to prosecution and liability. The form also includes privacy act and burden statements, indicating a two-hour average response time.
ATTACHMENT A -Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
PDF216 KBFeb 15, 2026
AI Summary
The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides mandatory guidelines for individuals designated as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its primary purpose is to evaluate the qualifications of individuals, teams, or organizations for proposed activities. Key disclosure requirements, consistent with NSPM-33, mandate reporting of foreign government-sponsored contracts and talent recruitment program support, explicitly prohibiting participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form specifies required identifying information, professional preparation, appointments, and positions, emphasizing the disclosure of domestic and foreign professional appointments outside the primary organization for up to three years. Individuals must also list citable products demonstrating qualifications and provide certifications confirming the accuracy and completeness of information, including the absence of involvement in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The document reminds individuals not to include personal information and outlines the Privacy Act and burden statement, indicating a two-hour public reporting burden.
ATTACHMENT B - Common-form-current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
PDF199 KBFeb 15, 2026
AI Summary
The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides instructions for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess an individual's qualifications for proposed activities, emphasizing disclosure requirements in line with NSPM-33 for foreign government-sponsored programs, talent recruitment, and affiliated activities. A comprehensive table, superseding previous guidance, details pre- and post-award disclosures, reporting locations, and update requirements. The form mandates specific identifying information, professional preparation, appointments, and products demonstrating qualifications. It strictly prohibits submitting personal information. All senior/key personnel must certify the accuracy of their submissions and confirm non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Misrepresentations can lead to legal prosecution. The form outlines privacy act and burden statements, specifying information use and disclosure, with an OMB control number of 3145-0279 and an expiration date of October 31, 2026.
ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
Word13 KBFeb 15, 2026
AI Summary
The Biographical Sketch Common Form, updated November 1, 2023, provides instructions for senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects to submit a biographical sketch. This form is crucial for assessing an individual's qualifications and requires disclosure of foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs and other foreign affiliations, in line with NSPM-33. Individuals are prohibited from participating in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form outlines required sections: Identifying Information (Name, PID, Position Title), Organization and Location, Professional Preparation, Appointments and Positions, Products (publications, inventions, etc.), and a Certification. It emphasizes excluding personal information and provides detailed guidance for each section. The document also includes Privacy Act and Burden Statements, noting the OMB control number (3145-0279) and an estimated 2-hour public reporting burden.
ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data instructions.docx
Word15 KBFeb 15, 2026
AI Summary
The Biographical Sketch Common Form provides instructions for individuals identified as senior/key personnel on Federally funded research projects. Its purpose is to assess qualifications and ensure transparency regarding foreign affiliations. Individuals must disclose contracts and support from foreign government-sponsored talent recruitment programs, adhering to NSPM-33 guidance and prohibitions against malign foreign talent recruitment programs. The form requires identifying information, professional preparation, appointments, and products demonstrating qualifications. Crucially, it mandates certifications regarding the accuracy of information and non-participation in malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Personal information is strictly prohibited. The document outlines reporting requirements and emphasizes the legal consequences of misrepresentations or omissions, underscoring the importance of comprehensive and accurate disclosures for federal research funding.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedFeb 12, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineMar 12, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$47,632
Award Floor
$1
Est. Total Program Funding
$47,632
Expected Awards
1
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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