science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOI-USGS1

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey · G23AS00156

Closed

Award Range

$0 – $240K

Deadline

February 13, 2023

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Geological Survey. The USGS Water Mission Area (WMA) Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research and development in underwater swarming technology and wireless data transmissions with aquatic vehicles. The applications of these technologies are of... up to $240,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program
•Deadline: 2023-02-13

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What This Grant Funds

The USGS Water Mission Area (WMA) Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS), is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research and development in underwater swarming technology and wireless data transmissions with aquatic vehicles. The applications of these technologies are of interest to NGWOS. Using a fleet of coordinated autonomous underwater vehicles, also known as underwater swarming, enables the collection of new types of measurements, and it enhances temporal and spatial sampling resolutions that are needed for advanced modeling. Wireless data transmission capabilities support efficient field operations.

Attachments

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CESU FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.docx

CESU_FUNDING_OPPORTUNITY.docx

Who Can Apply

This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU’s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $240K
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: January 12, 2023

Application Deadline: February 13, 2023 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov

fgraves@usgs.gov

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