Starting a
Project
Projects are implemented through the issuance of Task Agreements/Orders against
the PNW CESU’s Cooperative Agreement.
Agreement overview for PNW CESU projects
- Project approval is noncompetitive between partners.
- All projects must have direct relevance to the PNW CESU mission.
- Projects are collaborative between federal agencies and institution partners; projects are not contractual.
- Partner institutions agree to a 17.5% overhead.
- Project funds may be transferred from a federal agency
to an institution, but not directly between federal agencies, or from an institution
to an agency. Mechanisms other than the CESU agreement are available for
transferring funds between federal agencies.
Guidelines for faculty
who want to pursue a project through the PNW CESU: |
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Guidelines for agency
managers or researchers who want to pursue a project through
the PNW CESU: |
| 1. Verify
that your project is appropriate for the PNW CESU agreement.
2. Contact the PNW CESU Representative for the agency you intend to work with.* Complete necessary agency procedures.
3. Contact your institution's grants administration staff or office of sponsored programs to learn more about
necessary internal procedures, specifying that you will
be using the PNW-CESU cooperative agreement. (Also see university contacts)
* Note that all projects involving the National Park Service must be developed with, and approved by, the National Park Service Research Coordinator.
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1. Verify
that your project is appropriate for the PNW CESU agreement. The
PNW CESU Representative for your agency can give final
approval.
2. Contact your agency's procurement or contracting officer
for necessary paperwork, specifying that you will be using
the PNW CESU agreement:*
* Note that all projects involving the National Park Service must be developed with, and approved by, the National Park Service Research Coordinator.
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Forms
Templates for National Park Service Task Agreements and Modifications are on the NPS member page of this web site.
Although these forms were developed for NPS projects, they are helpful in developing projects for all participating agencies. Particularly note the level of detail required in the project budget (see Sample Budget), and include a description of substantial involvement by agency representatives .
Helpful information for submitting project proposals
Ten important questions to consider while planning your CESU project. These National Park Service guidelines are generally relevant for any federal agency project through the CESU. For projects outside the NPS, contact your agency representative for specific information about guidelines and procedures.
Outline of the NPS administrative procedure for reviewing and contracting Task Agreements. This process is generally relevant to other agencies and will help any interested agency or university affiliate understand the Task Agreement process in its entirety. Contact your specific federal agency representative for further information.
Project Reporting
- All project final reports are submitted to agency representatives
as required and, to the PNW CESU office. Please submit in PDF format.
- For projects without a final report, a final project abstract
must be submitted.
