Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Background
The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) is offering a funding opportunity to provide research to understand the biotic and abiotic constraints on successful reclamation, develop reclamation effectiveness assessment workflows, and identify management practices that promote reclamation success. This research is directed at creating actionable information for supporting science-driven decisions related to reclamation on western drylands and the Colorado Plateau.

Grant Details
Specific objectives include providing expertise, field-based experimentation, and advanced statistical approaches to evaluate barriers to reclamation success; synthesizing information, conducting additional analyses, and performing modeling to improve current approaches to evaluate outcomes-based monitoring of reclamation actions; and sharing results through scientific publications, presentations at scientific meetings, and through workshops and informal interactions with partners.

Eligibility Requirements
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

Period of Performance
It is anticipated that one award will be made with one base year and four renewal years. Funding in the amount of $70,000 is available for FY 2024. Additional funding will be based upon satisfactory progress and the availability of funding.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant is $70,000 for FY 2024 with potential for additional funding based on satisfactory progress and availability of funds.