PSU CESU

Post Date

July 13th 2011

Application Due Date

July 27th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

FWS-R1-SCIENCEAPPS-FY11-001

CFDA Number(s)

15.650

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement
Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education

Funding

• Award Range:

  $35250 - $35250

Grant Description

This is a Notice of Intent to award. The objective of the project is to increase public and FWS awareness, literacy and actions to address the effects of climate change to fish, wildlife, plants and ecosystems; and to support and participate in the Department of the Interior's Youth Initiative by assisting and mentoring a graduate assistant. This agreement provides PSU a sponsorship and mentorship of a graduate student and assistance from FWS in the student•À_s thesis and providing real-world experience in applying course work to the work environment. The agreement provides assistance to FWS for its coordination and communication efforts on the effects of climate change on fish, wildlife, plants and ecosystems. Specifically, the student will assist FWS with the development of climate change websites, assist with Regional Climate Board projects, and vulnerability assessments and adaptation planning projects.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Fish and Wildlife Service

• Agency Contact:

  David Patte
  503-231-6210

• Agency Mailing Address:

  david_patte@fws.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  david_patte@fws.gov