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Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey (DOI) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit is a federal competitive grant from Geological Survey for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1–$300K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU"s are par. The application deadline is November 30, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$1–$300K
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Closing soon

About this program

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to analyze, synthesize, and interpret the latest aquatic monitoring data to quantify management-related changes in in-stream and upslope indicators of instream and watershed condition within the Northwest Forest Plan (NWFP) area. This project will use the best available science and reproducible analytical methods to evaluate long-term trends, identify ecological thresholds, and support adaptive management.Project activities will be conducted in collaboration with interagency Northwest Forest Plan partners and be focused on long-term monitoring data collected and curated by the NWFP's Aquatic and Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program (AREMP). The project will build on the foundation of data and analytical methods developed in the interagency 25-year report on watershed condition status and trends.The proposed work will provide critical information about recreational opportunities, water quality, expanded hunting and fishing access, and help support goals in the following:DOI Secretarial Order 3435 - Implementation of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (June 25, 2025)DOI Secretarial Order 3442 - Land and Water Conservation Fund Implementation by the U.S. Department of the Interior (September 4, 2025)DOI Secretarial Order 3447 - Expanding Hunting and Fishing Access, Removing Unnecessary Barriers, and Ensuring Consistency Across the Department of the Interior Lands and Waters (January 7, 2026)

Who can apply

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU"s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number G27AS00085. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source