This grant is for supporting critical initiatives aimed at addressing the severe challenges of droughts in dryland regions. Structured as a Non-Competitive Co-operative Agreement, it seeks to foster collaborative efforts with specialized partners possessing expertise in hydrological management, ecological restoration, and agricultural resilience. The primary purpose is to advance scientific understanding, develop innovative solutions, and implement practical strategies to mitigate the devastating impacts of prolonged dry spells. Funding will facilitate vital research, technology transfer, and the implementation of sustainable practices that enhance water security and protect vulnerable ecosystems. This collaborative agreement prioritizes comprehensive responses to climate variability, focusing on adaptation strategies and improving livelihoods in drought-affected communities. It also emphasizes data sharing and joint activities to ensure effective project outcomes.
Opportunity ID: 293605
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USGS-17-FA-00155 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Droughts in Dryland Regions |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Non-Competitive Co-operative Agreement |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 04, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2017 Non-Competitive Co-operative Agreement |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2017 Non-Competitive Co-operative Agreement |
| Archive Date: | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $94,000 |
| Award Floor: | $14,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | Non-Competitive Co-operative Agreement |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Lewandowski
Contract Specialist Phone 916-278-9340 Email:glewando@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 293605 Full Announcement-Notice of Intent -> Notice of Intent.pdf
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