The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering this cooperative agreement to support a CESU-affiliated partner in developing crucial data, tools, and analysis procedures. This grant is for enhancing the operational capabilities of the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) and its collaborative partners. The primary purpose is to bolster efforts in monitoring global food security, specifically contributing to the strategic objectives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The funding opportunity aims to foster research that produces robust and innovative methods for anticipating and addressing food insecurity challenges worldwide, ensuring timely and effective humanitarian responses. This initiative underscores USGS’s commitment to leveraging scientific expertise for international development and stability.
Opportunity ID: 353109
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00308 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Great Lakes – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit |
| 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: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2024 Electronically submitted 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: | $1,145,907 |
| Award Floor: | $382,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in the development of data, tools, and analysis procedures to support the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), and its partners, in monitoring food security for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). |
| 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 |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 353109 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CESU FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.pdf
Packages
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G24AS00308 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner of the Great Lakes – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00285486 | Mar 21, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353109 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353109 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353109 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353109 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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