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To support research complementary to USGS program efforts in classification of the public lands and examination of the geological structure, water, mineral, and biological resources, and products of the national domain. This entry covers a variety of USGS assistance awards not covered by any other CFDA program entries. Awards are typically supported by funding from internal projects and programs, and funds are not separately budgeted or reserved for external projects or proposals under this entry.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. research institutions and non-profit organizations in developing collaborative centers that tackle significant challenges in chemistry, with a focus on innovation and broader societal impacts.

The ITP ASH 2024 grant initiative, offered by SANOFI, is designed to identify and fund projects that aim to close significant healthcare gaps related to the treatment and management of Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP). ITP is a rare blood disorder characterized by a significantly reduced platelet count, leading to a heightened risk of bleeding and serious health complications such as thrombosis and hematologic malignancy. The chronic nature of ITP often results in a diminished quality of life for patients, manifesting in anxiety, fatigue, and depression due to ongoing concerns about bleeding risks and ineffective current therapies. SANOFI is particularly interested in supporting educational and therapeutic strategies that promise to enhance the clinical handling of ITP, focusing on innovative treatment methodologies and educational activities that can lead to improved patient outcomes. Proposals are invited for projects including, but not limited to, live symposiums at medical conferences, enduring materials for broader educational reach, and both accredited and non-accredited Independent Medical Education (IME) activities. A budget cap of $425,000 is set for the grant, with a strong preference for proposals that incorporate evidence-based approaches and demonstrate potential to address knowledge gaps among healthcare providers, thus improving treatment practices.

Methods to quantify and predict vulnerability to harmful algal blooms (HABs) has not been developed for most lakes and reservoirs in the U.S. (and the world). This limits the ability for water quality stakeholders to 1) avoid costly emergency events, 2) efficiently design source water monitoring, 3) evaluate the impact of interventions, and 4) maintain trust with the public. Current approaches for detection and prediction of harmful algal blooms rely on infrequent satellite imagery and/or water samples, and provide predictions only at specific sites (i.e., where samples are taken). Furthermore, the models used to make predictions do not typically provide an ability to diagnose the specific drivers of HABs, beyond weather variables. The challenges confronting water quality stakeholders like the USACE are to 1) improve the spatial and temporal resolution of HAB predictions; 2) have the ability to diagnose the causes of HABs in managed reservoirs. The overarching goal of this project is to develop and test a hybrid modeling system that combines watershed, hydrodynamic and machine learning models to provide accurate predictions of HABs in USACE reservoirs, at high spatial and temporal resolution. The products that this project will create include: 1) A hybrid modeling system for making accurate predictions of HABs at USACE reservoirs, improving on the state-of-the-art in terms of spatial coverage and temporal frequency; 2) Demonstrated utility of the hybrid modeling system for identifying the drivers of HABs, and for estimating the efficacy of interventions; Documentation and training to enable deployment of the hybrid modeling system at additional USCAE reservoirs.

The WeHo Artist Grant, offered by the City of West Hollywood, is designed to foster and support the long-term creative development of artists. Its mission aligns with the city's goal to retain existing artists, attract new talent, and enhance the economic and social well-being of the community. By directly funding individual artists, the program aims to provide them with the resources needed to realize their work, improve their creative environment, and manage the dual challenges of art creation and career advancement. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are individual artists residing in the City of West Hollywood. The program specifically targets those who are not currently enrolled as students in the discipline for which they are applying, are registered on the West Hollywood Artists Registry, and have not received the WeHo Artist Grant previously. The impact goals are to increase artists' capacity for creation, improve the conditions under which they create, and help them navigate the professional aspects of an artistic career, ultimately enriching the cultural landscape of West Hollywood. The grant prioritizes projects that take place within West Hollywood or its immediate vicinity (within 5 blocks of the border) and demonstrate clear marketing and outreach strategies targeting West Hollywood residents and constituents. Proposed projects must be cohesive, include a timeline and budget, and may not involve fundraisers, capital campaigns, murals, or religious-based programs/events. This focus ensures that the funded projects directly benefit the local community and align with the city's secular and community-oriented development goals. Expected outcomes include a strengthened local arts community, increased artistic output within the city, and enhanced economic and social vitality through the presence of a thriving artist population. Measurable results could include the number of artists retained or attracted to West Hollywood, the successful completion of funded projects within the calendar year, and the reported impact of these projects on the community. The total available funding for this category is $30,000, with a total award of $6,000 per artist, indicating a strategic allocation of resources to support multiple individual artists and their diverse projects.

This grant provides funding for organizations to develop projects that promote internet freedom, protect human rights online, and combat censorship and digital security threats.

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to support a study of grassland bird communities under a changing climate. Over the last half-century, populations of grassland birds declined by more than any other bird group in North America. This is because native grasslands have largely been converted to agricultural row crops, and the remaining prairies have become degraded through altered fire regimes, woody encroachment, the spread of invasive plants, and human development. Land managers and conservation organizations are racing to preserve and restore these ecosystems to stem further loss of grassland birds. Given limited resources, bird habitat models are needed to help managers prioritize where conservation efforts will be most effective. In addition to habitat loss and degradation of native grasslands, increasing greenhouse gas emissions will likely change temperatures and rainfall patterns across the Great Plains. This changing climate is expected to alter vegetation communities and the bird species that depend on them. To date, predictions of bird response to a changing climate have focused on changes in temperature and precipitation, but vegetation productivity also depends on factors such as vegetation type and soils. By studying how vegetation influences grassland birds across the western Great Plains, we are creating maps of projected bird distribution, given vegetation and land-use change under multiple future climate scenarios. Predictive bird distribution maps will help land managers and other decision-makers understand how their site-level projects fit within regional and climatic contexts. A web-based application and raining modules accompanying these maps will increase capacity among Federal, State, Tribal, and private partners in their conservation planning under a changing climate. The objective of this opportunity is to identify partner priorities for grassland bird management under a changing climate and help design training modules for deliverables from the project, including those specific to Tribal professionals. Additional objectives could include conducting an independent study related to grassland birds and climate, such as by applying bird projection maps created from this research effort to Tribal lands. Researchers will have travel opportunities that may include field visits, in-person meetings with Tribal partners, and attending coproduction listening sessions and workshops.

Agency Name: Fort Worth DistrictDescription:Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.Project Title: Field Biology Technical Assistance and Predator Control for Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Kauai, HawaiiResponses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potentialorganizations for this project. Approximately $612,000 is expected to be available to supportthis project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipientfor optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: Forprojects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources managementplans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.Period of Performance: The base period of agreement will extend 12 months from date ofaward. There may be up to four 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of ObjectivesNOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications andcapability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. Afull proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time.Preparation of your Statement of Interest: Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages,single-spaced, 12 pt. font):1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID, and Contact Information (Email)2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):a. Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this projects requirementsb. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projectsc. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertised. Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.)Submission of Your Statement of Interest1. Statements of Interest are due by May 17, 2024 at 5:00 P.M. CST.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:Yvonne HowardGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-751-9737Kathy S. MitchellProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1709Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives. Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.Thank you for your interest in our Cooperative Agreements Program.

The Individual Artist Equity program, provided by the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, offers grants of up to $3,000 to individual artists. This funding is specifically designed to support artists who are Black, Indigenous, People of Color, People with Disabilities, and/or Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual/Agender, Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2+). The program aims to foster the growth and development of these artists by allowing them to undertake well-planned projects or seize impending opportunities that further their artistic practice or career. The target beneficiaries are individual artists from the specified underrepresented groups residing in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis County in Minnesota, or one of the four Tribal Nations within the region (BoisForte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, or Leech Lake within Itasca County). The impact goal is to empower these artists, providing them with the financial resources necessary to pursue creative endeavors and professional development. This aligns with a strategic priority to promote equity and inclusion within the arts community by directly supporting artists who may face systemic barriers. The program prioritizes activities that directly advance an artist's creative practice or career. This includes funding for art supplies, educational opportunities, and labor, such as services from other artists, babysitters, or paid time off for art creation. Equipment or technology purchases are also allowed, provided they are integral to the artistic project and constitute less than 25% of the total request. This focus indicates a theory of change where targeted financial support leads to enhanced artistic output, skill development, and career advancement for underrepresented artists. Expected outcomes include artists successfully completing projects that contribute to their growth, taking advantage of professional opportunities, and producing new works or developing new skills. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond project completion, the program's structure suggests an emphasis on the individual artist's development and the successful execution of their proposed artistic projects. The requirement for projects to begin within six months of approval also implies a focus on timely and impactful engagement with the grant funds.

The Research and Mentoring for Postbaccalaureates (RaMP) in Biological Sciences program invites the submission of proposals to establish networks to support full-time research, mentoring, and training for recent college graduates who have had few or no research or training opportunities during college in research fields typically supported by the Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO). A strategic focus of the National Science Foundation is to foster the growth of a globally-competitive and diverse research workforce. To that end, proposals submitted to this program are expected to create strong evidence-based, inclusive and culturally-aware mentorship programs that will advance the goal of creating a competitive and highly representative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce in the U.S. with a focus on the biological sciences. Projects are expected to train individuals for a range of potential career pathways in the biological sciences including: research-focused M.S. or Ph.D. graduate programs; entry-level positions in industry, federal, tribal, or state agencies, education and research centers, or not-for-profit science-based organizations; or other STEM careers. Individuals from groups underrepresented in STEM, first generation college students, and students at under-resourced institutions frequently have limited opportunities to participate in the undergraduate research experiences that are necessary to be competitive for graduate programsorotherSTEMcareer pathways.This program will provide postbaccalaureate research experiences for cohorts of trainees, either in ongoing research programs, existing research networks, or in new research projects designed specifically for the RaMP networks. Studies of capacity-building and training across diverse disciplines have emphasized the importance of inclusive training via cohort mentoring and networks of individuals working together towards a common purpose. Cohorts promote the development of long-term relationships, and networks foster the exchange of ideas and resources to pursue common goals and to address shared challenges. Proposals will use a networkstructurethatgeneratesa supportive and strong collaborative mentoring environment centered around a cohesive biological research theme. The networks are expected to include diverse organizations and can be regional, national, or have an international component. The network will facilitate the recruitment and selection of postbaccalaureate research participants (hereafter, mentees) and mentors. Projects must provide inclusive and culturally-aware training to mentors in addition to providing professional development opportunities for all network members, including mentees, mentors, co-mentors, and other STEM professionals. Networks are expected to involve and facilitate communication and training among mentors and mentees from different organizations, institutions, and/or departments. Proposals submitted under this solicitation should focus on research-based inquiry projects that include analytical and technical training and professional development opportunities.

The U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to support innovative solutions to boost civic engagement and bolster media literacy as well as support information integrity efforts. Participants can present tech-based solutions including, but not limited to, education programs, gaming platforms, fact-checking tools, content-authentication tools, synthetic media detection etc. Proposal submissions should particularly seek to expand citizen participation in their communities and support digital literacy resources including to areas with limited media access. Proposals are accepted at any time until 8:59 PM Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) August 13, 2024. Grant awards are subject to the availability of funds and will not exceed $250,000 USD. Applications will be evaluated based on the alignment of proposed projects with the following two program objectives: 1. Identify and provide financial support to local tech companies to continue their development of innovative solutions aimed at boosting civic engagement, enhancing media literacy to improve the integrity of Tanzanias information environment. This includes (but is not limited to) education programs, gaming platforms, fact-checking tools, authentication tools, and digital literacy resources. 2. Foster ongoing and constructive engagement on civic participation, media literacy and the information environment between Tanzanian tech companies, educational institutions, media organizations, civil society, and government stakeholders. Please see the following for a non-exhaustive list of examples of the types of challenges and use cases the U.S. - Tanzania Tech Challenge aims to address: Boosting civic participation and engagement The limited access to accurate and verified information in rural and underserved communities and offered in local languages. Lack of media literacy to help individuals discern credible sources of information and leveraging digital tools and platforms to build resiliency. The need to reduce and overcome cultural divides by promoting accessible digital literacy resources and training programs to Tanzanian communities. Target Audiences Submissions must focus on Tanzania only. Any submission focusing on other countries or locations will be disqualified from the review process. Eligibility Information Applicants are only allowed to submit one proposal per organization. If more than one proposal is submitted from an organization, all proposals from that institution will be considered ineligible for funding. The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Tanzanian not-for-profit organizations, including think tanks and civil society/non-governmental organizations Tanzanian public and private educational institutions Tanzanian for-profit organizations Other Eligibility Requirements: Technically eligible submissions are those which: 1) are submitted in English; 2) arrive by email by the designated deadline; 3) have heeded all instructions contained in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including length and completeness of submission; and 4) do not violate any of the guidelines stated in the solicitation in this document. To be eligible to receive an award, all organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued via www.SAM.gov as well as a valid registration on www.SAM.gov. Please see the next section on Key Registrations for information on how to obtain these registrations. Individuals are not required to have a UEI number or be registered in SAM.gov. All project activities must take place outside of the United States and its territories. Key Registrations All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and an active registration with the SAM.gov. A UEI is one of the data elements mandated by Public Law 109-282, the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA), for all Federal awards. The 2 CFR 200 requires that sub-grantees obtain a UEI number. Please note the UEI for sub- grantees is not required at the time of application but will be required before an award is processed and/or directed to a sub-grantee. Note: The process of obtaining or renewing a SAM.gov registration may take anywhere from 4-8 weeks. Please begin your registration as early as possible. Organizations based in the United States or that pay employees within the United States will need an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Organizations based outside of the United States and that do not pay employees within the United States do not need an EIN from the IRS but do need a UEI number prior to registering in SAM.gov. Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO NOT plan to do business with the DoD should follow the below instructions: Step 1: Proceed to SAM.gov to obtain a UEI and complete the SAM.gov registration process. SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually. Organizations based outside of the United States and that DO plan to do business with the DoD in addition to Department of State should follow the below instructions: Step 1: Apply for an NCAGE code by following the instructions on the NSPA NATO website linked below: CAGE Homepage: https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/sc/CageList.aspx NCAGE Code Request Tool (NCRT): Exemptions An exemption from the UEI and sam.gov registration requirements may be permitted on a case- by-case basis if: An applicants identity must be protected due to potential endangerment of their mission, their organizations status, their employees, or individuals being served by the applicant. For an applicant, if the Federal awarding agency makes a determination that there are exigent circumstances that prohibit the applicant from receiving a unique entity identifier and completing SAM registration prior to receiving a Federal award. In these instances, Federal awarding agencies must require the recipient to obtain a unique entity identifier and complete SAM registration within 30 days of the Federal award date. Organizations requesting exemption from UEI or SAM.gov requirements must email the point of contact listed in the NOFO at least two weeks prior to the deadline in the NOFO providing a justification of their request. Approval for a SAM.gov exemption must come from the warranted Grants Officer before the application can be deemed eligible for review. Contact Information Applications must be submitted in English to [email protected]. All correspondence regarding this announcement should reference the title 2024 Tanzania Tech Challenge located at the top of this announcement when making your request. Successful applicants will be required to sign a grant agreement with the U.S. Embassy and to submit program and financial reports as specified in the agreement. Application and Submission Information Application forms required below are available at https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/ Please follow all instructions below carefully. Proposals that do not meet the requirements of this announcement or fail to comply with the stated requirements will be ineligible. Content of Application Please ensure: The proposal clearly addresses the goals and objectives of this funding opportunity All documents are in English All budgets are in U.S. dollars All pages are numbered All documents are formatted to 8 x 11 paper, and All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins. The following documents are required: 1. Cover Page/Executive Summary (not to exceed one (1) page, preferably as a Word document): 2. Point of Contact: includes a table with the name of the participant or organization, Point of Contact (full name, email address, phone number), address of participant or organization, and project title. 3. Program Partners: List the names and type of involvement of key partner organizations and sub-awardees. (e.g. Co-founders, C-suite executives, Directors, Board Members, etc. as applicable) 4. Key Personnel:Names, titles, roles and experience/qualifications of key personnel involved in the program. What proportion of their time will be used in support of this program? 5. Funding Sources: List of all funding sources (e.g. self-funded, investors, government grants or contracts, etc.) 6. Proposal (not to exceed (8) pages maximum - please note the eight-page limit does not include the Cover Page/Executive Summary and Attachments): The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what the applicant wants to do. You may use your own proposal format, but you must provide a detailed response to all the items below: Overview of Technology Application Company and technology name(s) Proposal Summary: Brief overview of proposed tool/technology solution including objective and anticipated impact (no more than 250 words) Summary of Tool/Technology: How would you describe your tool/technology in a tweet (i.e., in no more than 280 characters?) In which category/(s) does your technology fit? AdTech Social listening Consumer-level awareness Technology integrators (e.g., social media innovations/apps) Information or provenance verification (e.g., blockchain-based authentication) Online media processors (e.g., fact checker sites) Messaging Digital or media literacy Gaming Other (describe) Describe how you conceived of the proposed tool/technology and the original objectives it intended to achieve. The objectives refer to the intermediate accomplishments on the way to the goals. These should be achievable and measurable. Who are the likely users or target audience of your solution? (e.g. demographic, locations, etc.) Describe past or present operations, showing ability to carry out the program, including information on all previous grants from Embassy Dar Es Salaam and/or other U.S. government agency. Describe the proposed timeline for the program activities you would carry out, if your project is selected for funding through the Tech Challenge competition (please see the Submission Selection Process Overview given below, for details about this process). Include the dates, times, and locations of planned activities and events. Describe the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan. Throughout the timeline of the grant, how will the activities be monitored and how will the program be evaluated to make sure it is meeting the goals of the grant? State Department will work with the awardees to draft the final M plan for the scope of work. Applicants plan for continuing the program beyond the grant period, or the availability of other resources, if applicable. Technical Details Describe technical methods and technical design of how the program is expected to work to solve the stated problem and achieve the goal. How does your tool/technology integrate with other systems, platforms, or tools? How quickly can we put your tool/technology to use? Does your tool/technology have a reporting function for summaries, analytics, tracking, etc.? Operational Details What are the differences between your tool and similar technologies? How is your technology unique? Has your company worked with the U.S. or any other government? Who are some of your current customers? Do you have existing partnerships with local organizations (for example, non-governmental organizations, media, fact-checking organizations, etc.) who could make use of your tool? If not, are you willing to form local partnerships and provide use of your tool to enhance the work of such groups? Is there further information we have not asked for that you would like to share? (no more than 150 words) SF-424(Application for Federal Assistance organizations) https://www.grants.gov/forms/forms-repository/sf-424-family SF-424A(Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) SF-424B(Assurances for Non-Construction programs) (note: the SF-424B is only required for individuals and for organizations not registered in SAM.gov) Review and Selection Process Evaluation Criteria: The U.S. Embassy Public Diplomacy Section and additional State Department colleagues will use the criteria outlined below to evaluate all eligible applications. Each responsive application will be evaluated and scored using a 100-point scale by a committee of Department of State and other experts, as appropriate. All submissions will be reviewed in a multi-stage process. Disclaimer: This notice is subject to availability of funding. U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam does not guarantee availability of funding by receiving applications under this announcement. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Federal Award Administration Information The grant award will be written, signed, awarded, and administered by the Grants Officer. The assistance award agreement is the authorizing document, and it will be provided to the recipient for review and signature by email. The recipient may only start incurring program expenses beginning on the start date shown on the grant award document signed by the Grants Officer. If a proposal is selected for funding, the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam has no obligation to provide any additional future funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the discretion of the Grant Officer at the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam. Issuance of this NOFO does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. government, nor does it commit the U.S. government to pay for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of proposals. Further, the U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received. For information and questions about this announcement, please send all email inquiries to [email protected].

At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: SCI Botany Implementation, San Clemente Island, CA A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipients CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $445,446 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife. Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 18 months from date of award. There may be up to four 18-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives Submission of Your Statement of Interest:1. Statements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 17 Jun 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to: Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1073Kathy S. MitchellEnvironmental Agreements PMUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1709Please reference the Related Documents Tab for the Full Description and Details for the RSOI.

The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for research to study overwinter hydrodynamics on Lake Erie coldwater fish spawning reefs. Loss of winter presents a challenge for management of coldwater fishes. Ice cover has declined in recent decades in the Great Lakes, which is expected to continue based on existing climate projections. Ice cover has been linked to reproductive success for coldwater fishes, such as fishes from the genus Coregonus. Several factors have been proposed as potential mechanisms for ice cover-recruitment linkages, including wind-driven currents displacing early life stages from nursery habitats and causing burying of early life stages with fine sediments. The hypothesis is that ice cover protects the water’s surface from wind and creates a more stable hydrodynamic environment. However, the hydrodynamics on spawning reefs have not been measured under conditions of ice cover to estimate the conditions experienced by coldwater fish early life stages.

The specific research question to be addressed by this agreement is How do bed material loads, hydraulic roughness, and bedform regimes change based on hydraulic parameters, such as temperature, shear stress, stream power, slope, water velocity, etc. To answer this complex research question, a bed material load sediment transport capacity function will be derived using the best available data, including USGS suspended sediment concentration/load and the Missouri River 2014 sediment data collection effort. A bedform/roughness predictor algorithm will also be developed for the Missouri River. The effectiveness of these algorithms at predicting observed data must be demonstrated in a journal article to be coauthored by USACE. The methodology and results must also be discussed in the journal article. Two in-person meetings will be held (kickoff and final presentation) between USACE and the award recipient, as well as monthly virtual meetings.

This funding opportunity supports research partnerships focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of floods globally, specifically targeting current partners of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

This funding opportunity is designed for government representatives and agencies in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hawaii to implement projects that control and mitigate the impact of the invasive Brown Treesnake on local ecosystems and economies.

Project Title: Natural Resources Support Beale AFB, CA A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the of the recipients CESU Master Agreement. Note the established CESU.Program indirect rate is 17.5%. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $899,050.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife. Period of Performance. The base period of agreement will extend 18 months from date of award. There may be up to four 18-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding. Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capabaility for performing similar or same type of work.1. Statements of Interest are due by 12:00 P.M., Central Time, on 15 July 2024.2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to: Sandy JustmanGrants SpecialistUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 817-886-1073David LeptienProject ManagerUSACE, Fort Worth DistrictEmail: [email protected]: 402-889-5570

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to facilitate development of the OpenET software system and evapotranspiration (ET) data production, data assessments, and data quality, thereby advancing OpenET capabilities to operational viability. Fulfillment of these duties will require OpenET software system architecture expertise; development expertise for multi-sensor data fusion frameworks; and coordination and management of the OpenET science team among related OpenET consortium activities. Research objectives will support water mission planning and external OpenET partners and data user communities through deliverables that refine remote sensing ET estimates used for water management decisions for human and natural use.

This funding opportunity provides $1.8 million to Mississippi State University’s ASSURE program to develop and deliver specialized training in unmanned aircraft systems for emergency management and first responders across the nation.