The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a grant to advance global food security through innovative data science. This funding opportunity is specifically designed to support the creation of a robust framework detailing best practices. This framework will serve as a foundational guide for the development of an advanced geospatial information system. The core focus of this system will be the precise mapping and comprehensive analysis of croplands and their critical water use patterns. By leveraging such a system, researchers and policymakers can gain essential insights needed for detailed food security analysis, ensuring more resilient and sustainable agricultural systems worldwide.
Opportunity ID: 103155
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G11AS20061 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 05, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,600 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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 Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to create a framework of best practices that will lead to development of an advanced geospatial information system on croplands and their water use leading to food security analysis. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 103155 Full Announcement-1 -> funding opportunity description.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faith Graves, 703-648-7356 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 | G11AS20061 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Pacific Northwest CESU | PKG00062471 | Jul 05, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
103155 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
103155 Project-1.1.pdf
103155 SF424A-1.0.pdf
103155 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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