The US Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to leverage the expertise and infrastructure to support and accelerate data collection and research on the impacts of climate on species range shifts in the North Central CASC.
Donor Name: Geological Survey
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline:Â 07/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity will focus on collecting data and supporting research with the recipient focusing on protected area management and species range shifts driven by climate-change. To advance the research agenda on the future of species range shifts in a changing climate, the recipient will develop species-specific assessments of climate connectivity and potential range shifts for a suite of management-relevant species within the NC CASC protected area network including national forests and the unprotected matrix of federal, private, and tribal lands.
Research Objectives include
- Examine the impacts of climate change on species range shifts in the North Central Region.
- Analyze impacts on protected area management.
- Provide regional expertise for national synthesis effort and collaborate on other CAP Fellows research efforts.
Funding Opportunity GoalsÂ
- Research for natural hazards, energy and mineral resources, ecosystems and environmental health, and water resources.
Funding Information
- Maximum Award: $351,777
- Minimum Award: $169,910
Eligibility Criteria
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 Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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