National Climate Adaptation Science Center Program (NCASC)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- G25AS00457
- Agency
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US Geological Survey
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $24,050,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Environment
- Eligible applicants
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- Independent School Districts
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking applicants to host and serve as consortium partners for regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs) in the Northeast, Pacific Islands, and South Central regions. The purpose is to provide science and technical support regarding the impact of climate change on natural and cultural resources. Eligible applicants include state, non-profit, local government, and academic institutions. Proposals are due by February 3, 2025, and the anticipated award date is June 30, 2025. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, with substantial USGS involvement expected.
The estimated total funding for the Northeast and South Central CASCs is $7,400,000 each, and $9,250,000 for the Pacific Islands CASC, provided over 5 years. Up to 20% additional supplemental funding may also be available annually. The host institution will be the sole entity eligible to receive funding to conduct follow-on research and science projects through consortium partnerships.
Synopsis
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Purpose of this Announcement:
1. This Announcement seeks to identify applicant organizations that propose to host and, as applicable, serve as consortium partners for a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) in the regions indicated below, and to determine if their proposed science, partnership, and program support activities and strategies are appropriate to serve in the following roles:Northeast, Pacific Islands, and South Central Climate Adaptation Science Centers. The geographic footprints for potential hosts of these CASCs are indicated in the map in Attachment A. The high-level climate science focus areas anticipated for these CASCs are described in Attachment C.
2. Once selected, the recipient will be established as the Host Institution for the respective regional CASC. As a Host, an institution will be the sole entity eligible to receive funding to conduct follow-on research/science projects anticipated as a part of this Program Announcement. Host Institutions may engage with other institutions, including by subaward, as part of these projects.
Update #1 ·
Purpose of this Announcement:1. This Announcement seeks to identify applicant organizations that propose to host and, as applicable, serve as consortium partners for a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC) in the regions indicated below, and to determine if their proposed science, partnership, and program support activities and strategies are appropriate to serve in the following roles:Northeast, Pacific Islands, and South Central Climate Adaptation Science Centers. The geographic footprints for potential hosts of these CASCs are indicated in the map in Attachment A. The high-level climate science focus areas anticipated for these CASCs are described in Attachment C. 2. Once selected, the recipient will be established as the Host Institution for the respective regional CASC. As a Host, an institution will be the sole entity eligible to receive funding to conduct follow-on research/science projects anticipated as a part of this Program Announcement. Host Institutions may engage with other institutions, including by subaward, as part of these projects.
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