Cooperative Research and Training Programs

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Cooperative Research and Training Programs: The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking applications for master cooperative agreements from organizations within the CESU network to carry out the CFDA program 15.945, Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System. The objectives of the CESU program are: a. Provide usable knowledge to support informed decision making. b. Ensure the independence and objectivity of research. c. Create and maintain effective partnerships among the Federal agencies and universities to share resources and expertise. d. Take full advantage of university resources while benefiting faculty and students. e. Encourage professional development of current and future Federal scientists, resource managers, and environmental leaders. f. Manage Federal resources effectively.

Federal Grant Title:	Cooperative Research and Training Programs
Federal Agency Name:	National Park Service (DOI-NPS)
Grant Categories:	Education Environment Natural Resources
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	P17AS00037
Type of Funding:	Cooperative Agreement
CFDA Numbers:	15.945
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	December 31st, 2017
Original Application Deadline:	December 31st, 2017
Posted Date:	April 3rd, 2017
Creation Date:	April 3rd, 2017
Archive Date:	January 30th, 2018
Total Program Funding:
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$500,000,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:
Cost Sharing or Matching:	No
Last Updated:	April 3rd, 2017

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity below), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: All applicants must be a partner of the CESU network prior to being considered for an award of a master cooperative agreement under this announcement. Information on how to join the CESU network can be found at: http://www.cesu.psu.edu/.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units National Network
Grant Announcement Contact: Reference Section G of the full announcement attached for NPS Financial Assistance contacts for this announcement.
NPS Financial Assistance Office
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