Department of the Interior Geological Survey Grant for Collaborative Research Unit Support

This grant is for supporting the Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program, a unique collaborative initiative. The Department of the Interior Geological Survey leads this effort, fostering partnerships among States, Universities, the Federal government, and non-profit organizations for natural resource research. Established since the 1930s, the program comprises 41 units at specified universities. This grant provides joint support for these units, with contributions from the US Geological Survey, Host Universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Its purpose is to advance scientific understanding and management of natural resources through inter-agency cooperation.

Opportunity ID: 344029

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	G23AS00034
Funding Opportunity Title:	Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	15.812 — Cooperative Research Units
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Oct 12, 2022
Last Updated Date:	Oct 12, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 28, 2023 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 3 through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2023, due dates are as follows: June 19, 2023, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost) July 24, 2023 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 28, 2023 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 3 through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2023, due dates are as follows: June 19, 2023, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost) July 24, 2023 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:	–
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research Unit Program pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Geological Survey
Description:	The Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program is a unique collaborative relationship between States, Universities, the Federal government and a non-profit organization. The program is comprised of 440 states. Since the original nine Units were established in the 1930s, additional Units were established by Congress at specified universities. The 41 units in the program are jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, Host Universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov

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Agency Contact Information:	FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email: fgraves@usgs.gov
Who Can Apply:	Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions
15.812	1547	Humboldt State University, CA	PKG00277243	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1534	University of Montana, MT	PKG00277276	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1575	University of Massachusetts, MA	PKG00277239	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1580	University of Arizona, AZ	PKG00277247	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1588	University of Nevada	PKG00277249	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1556	University of Missouri, MO	PKG00277275	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1567	University of Arkansas, AR	PKG00277282	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1542	University of Wyoming, WY	PKG00277241	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1544	University of Florida, FL	PKG00277253	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1551	University of Georgia, GA	PKG00277254	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1573	Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA	PKG00277261	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1574	University of Vermont, VT	PKG00277262	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1557	University of Maine, ME	PKG00277263	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1585	University of HI at Hilo, HI	PKG00277256	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1550	Auburn University, AL	PKG00277269	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1553	Cornell University, NY	PKG00277270	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1568	North Carolina State University, NC	PKG00277271	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1548	Pennsylvania State University, PA	PKG00277273	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1562	Ohio State University, OH	PKG00277280	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1566	University of Minnesota, MN	PKG00277281	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1549	South Dakota State University, SD	PKG00277279	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1543	Mississippi State University, MS	PKG00277250	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1587	University of Washington, WA	PKG00277238	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1569	Clemson University, SC	PKG00277278	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1552	Colorado State University, CO	PKG00277251	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1554	Oklahoma State University, OK	PKG00277264	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1563	West Virginia University, WV	PKG00277267	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1578	Kansas State University, KS	PKG00277268	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1584	Oregon State University, OR	PKG00277272	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1581	University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD	PKG00277274	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1519	University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI	PKG00277240	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1582	University of Alaska, AK	PKG00277244	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1565	Tennessee Technological University, TN	PKG00277245	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1572	New Mexico State University, NM	PKG00277246	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1561	Louisiana State Univeristy, LA	PKG00277248	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1516	Montana State University, MT	PKG00277258	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1586	University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE	PKG00277259	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1570	Texas Tech University, TX	PKG00277265	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1560	Iowa State University, IA	PKG00277257	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1555	Utah State University, UT	PKG00277266	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1579	University of Idaho, ID	PKG00277277	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View
15.812	1511	University of Wisconsin, WI	PKG00277255	Oct 12, 2022	Jul 28, 2023	View

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