Fostering science and technical cooperation in global natural resource management

This $831,462.90 Cooperative Agreement award, made on August 6, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the International Forestry Programs (CFDA 10.684), supports CRDF Global's efforts to foster science and technical cooperation in global natural resource management. The funding will enable CRDF Global, a non-profit organization, to facilitate international scientific and technical collaboration through grants, services, and cooperative programs involving U.S. federal agencies. Key activities under this award include research, education, training, capacity building, conservation efforts, and technical assistance targeting critical global challenges such as climate change, forest environment conservation, biodiversity protection, and supporting forest-dependent communities worldwide. CRDF Global has a track record of delivering diverse services for multiple government agencies through federal contract awards and grant funding, demonstrating its expertise in international capacity building and scientific collaboration.