FY 2010 Science Support Partnership (SSP) and Quick Response Program (QRP) Programs
Deadline: 1 June 2009
Description: SSP and QRP funds are annually made available by the USGS for work on research and information needs identified by the USFWS. Through the SSP program, the USGS partners with the USFWS to understand and provide the critical science information required to effectively manage our nation's resources. SSP funding can extend through multiple years and involve both experimental research and technical assistance. Through QRP, the USGS provides funds to its scientists to respond quickly to immediate, current year research and technical assistance needs for the USFWS. QRP funding can only be used for <18 month projects with a maximum budget of $25,000 or less. For both SSP and QRP, project proposals are submitted by USFWS staff (project officer) to meet USFWS needs. Project proposals are developed jointly with a USGS scientist or principal investigator. The USGS scientist or principal investigator spends the money and leads the work, however, the USFWS project officer remains involved throughout the life of the project. For FY 2010, approximately $317,000 for new SSP projects and $50,000 for QRP projects (subject to USGS assessments and recissions).