Eligible Applicants: Eligible PIs in the Southeast are affiliated with either SE CASC Consortium Universities (including NC State University, Auburn University, Duke University, University of Florida, University of South Carolina, or University of Tennessee), or US Geological Survey (including USGS centers, field stations, laboratories, and Cooperative Research Units). Parties from other organizations can participate and receive funds via sub-award from the Principal Investigator, but the proposal submitter and PI must be from an eligible applicant. PIs may submit more than one statement of interest.
Estimated Funds: Approximately $700,000 may be available to fund projects identified in this funding opportunity subject to final budget allocations from USGS. Individual project proposal budgets should not exceed $200,000 per project year.
Project Duration: Not to exceed 24 months.
SE CASC Contact: Ryan Boyles, Deputy Director, SE CASC, rboyles@usgs.gov, 919-513-2816
BACKGROUND: The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) established the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center (SE CASC) in 2010 to address the challenges presented by climate and land use change in the Southeastern United States (http://secasc.ncsu.edu/). SE CASC’s mission is to develop and deliver scientific knowledge and tools needed to help fish, wildlife, and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate. SE CASC operates using advice and guidance from a Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC). SE CASC broad scientific priorities and principles of operation are described in a 2018 Memorandum.
FY20 Solicitation Timeline (subject to revision)
December 13, 2019 – Call for Statements of Interest
January 31, 2020 – Statements of Interest due to Ryan Boyles rboyles@usgs.gov
February 17, 2020 – Full proposals solicited
April 27, 2020 – Full proposals due
May 29, 2020 – Selection decisions and applicant notifications