The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a significant cooperative agreement, specifically targeted at a CESU-affiliated partner, to advance vital research in global food security. This grant is dedicated to the development of essential data, cutting-edge tools, and sophisticated analysis procedures. The core purpose of this funding is to provide robust support to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) and its associated partners. By enhancing these capabilities, the project will directly aid the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in their crucial efforts to effectively monitor food security across the globe, ensuring timely early warnings for impending food crises and supporting humanitarian aid.
Opportunity ID: 351392
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G24AS00208 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed 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 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 08, 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 08, 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: | $1,763,535 |
| Award Floor: | $582,218 |
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 Chesapeake Watershed 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 351392 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 | G24AS00208 | Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit | PKG00284101 | Dec 07, 2023 | Jan 08, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351392 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351392 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351392 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351392 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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