This opportunity funds Master Cooperative Agreements with CESU network partners to support collaborative, interdisciplinary applied research, technical assistance, education, and capacity building addressing natural and cultural heritage resource issues. Projects span multiple biogeographic regions and disciplines, with durations up to five years and average funding around $60,000 per agreement. The program fosters partnerships among federal agencies, universities, tribes, and other organizations to enhance resource stewardship informed by high-quality science.
Applicants must be partners of the CESU network prior to award consideration. Eligibility is limited to organizations within the CESU network, which includes federal agencies, tribes, academic institutions, state and local governments, and nongovernmental conservation organizations.
