Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network is a national, collaborative consortium of federal agencies, tribes, universities, state and local governments, and other partners that provide scientific research, technical assistance, and education on natural and cultural resource issues to federal land management, environmental, and research agencies. There are currently 17 CESUs throughout the country. Each is comprised of a host university, multiple federal agencies, and additional academic and nonfederal partners.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federal
- State governments
- Local governments
- Other public organizations
- State
- Native American organizations
Beneficiaries
- 19
University faculty; federal employees by accessing increased opportunities for interdisciplinary, multi-agency research projects related to federal resource management issues; any entity which may, will, or can benefit from the contemplated activity; students, researchers, experts, and instructors as members of the general public.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding opportunity announcements and complete application instructions are posted online at Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. All applicants must submit a complete, signed Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance.
Award Procedure
Applications for funding will be reviewed and approved by USFWS staff based on the project-specific review criteria to be detailed in the funding opportunity posting. USFWS staff will notify applicants of review results by either issuing a fully executed Award either electronically or through the mail, or by sending written notification to the applicant that the application will not be funded.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The USFWS is no longer making new awards under this program. The Assistance Listing remains active to allow the Service to close all currently open awards and report any associated amendments to government-wide systems that require the identification of an active Assistance Listing number as a key reporting element.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
CESU awards can be used for research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical/scientific assistance, and educational services having to do with natural science or cultural resources. CESU projects can be funded only as cooperative agreements. Partners must be approved partners of the CESU Network. No construction projects or purchase of real property is allowed. 100% of funding is discretionary.
Required Documentation
Applicant must be associated with a CESU Network institution.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements