The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement to a CESU-affiliated partner. This grant is for research focused on developing essential data, specialized tools, and analytical procedures. The primary purpose is to support the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) and its partners in comprehensively monitoring food security for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This initiative aims to enhance global humanitarian efforts by providing robust resources for early warning and response to potential food crises, ultimately safeguarding vulnerable populations and improving food access worldwide.
Opportunity ID: 351539
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00221 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian 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: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 18, 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: | Jan 18, 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: | $15,530,620 |
| Award Floor: | $2,882,626 |
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 Californian 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 351539 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 | G24AS00221 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00284217 | Dec 18, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351539 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351539 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351539 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351539 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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