The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for a partner affiliated with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The primary objective of this grant is to conduct research assessing the effectiveness of land management treatments aimed at reducing hazardous fuels and promoting the recovery of vegetation and soils affected by wildfires and other disturbances in the southwestern United States. This initiative is crucial for mitigating ecosystem degradation and wildfire risks, thereby supporting the restoration of degraded environments. Interested applicants must be participating partners in the Colorado Plateau CESU Program, with funding ranging from $1 to $200,000, and applications are due by January 13, 2025. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.