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Project Library - key information on current and completed projects, organized by funding agency and partner institution

Start a Project - procedures and forms for preparing a GP-CESU Task Agreement

Final Reports - index of completed projects with final report information

Starting a Project

Commitments for using GP-CESU agreement:

All projects must have direct relevance to the GP-CESU mission
Partner institutions agree to a 17.5% indirect cost rate
Project funding may come from agencies or institutions, the GP-CESU does not fund projects
Projects are collaborative between partners, not contractual, and must include substantial involvement of both parties
Participating federal agencies can initiate Modifications to the agreement directly with the host university or any of its partners
Project funds can be transferred between institutions or between an agency and an institution but not directly between agencies

Forms

GP-CESU PROJECT REPORTING FORM (to be submitted to the host university at clockert2@unl.edu for every project)
Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
SF 424A (Budget Information)
SF 424B (Assurances - Non-Construction Programs)
DI-2010
US DOI Certifications for Federal Assistance (required for USGS)
2000-2005 NPS Task Agreement Form To be used for modifications to projects that were obligated under the original agreement, CA6000A0100.
2005-2010 NPS Task Agreement Form To be used for new projects and for modifying any projects that were obligated under the renewed cooperative agreement, CAH6000060100. Updated 5/10/07
- Justification for Use of Cooperative Agreement (EXAMPLE 1, EXAMPLE 2)
NRCS CESU Modification form

National Park Service

Summary of NPS Project Protocol, includes:
- How to start a new project
- How to modify an existing project,
- How to request a no-cost extension,
- Invoicing procedures
Introduction to CESUs in the Midwest Region
Contact natural resource managers of parks in GP-CESU (Microsoft Excel File)
2000-2005 NPS Task Agreement Form To be used for modifications to projects that were obligated under the original agreement, CA6000A0100.
2005-2010 NPS Task Agreement Form To be used for new projects and for modifying any projects that were obligated under the renewed cooperative agreement, CAH6000060100.
Justification for Use of Cooperative Agreement (EXAMPLE 1, EXAMPLE 2)
NPS Research Permit and Reporting System: This site helps investigators find out about park needs for research, apply for permission to conduct scientific studies pertaining to natural resources or social sciences within park units, and to report on their research accomplishments.
To view a list of projects currently funded by NPS go to Projects
Interim guidance on Peer Review (NPS) NEW

Bureau of Land Management

Summary of BLM Project Obligation Protocol
For detailed information and definitions, please see the Full Wyoming BLM Agreement Procedural Guide (PowerPoint Slideshow)
To view a list of projects currently funded by BLM go to Projects

US Geological Survey

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Please contact Jon Hempel at (202) 720-1872 or (304) 293-8232 x 6101 for more information on working with the NRCS.

US Bureau of Reclamation

Please contact Leatha Frost at (406) 247-7818 for information on how to initiate a project through USBR.

US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Field Station

Please contact Jack Butler at (605) 394-1960 for more information on working with the USFS.


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