Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey
G26AS00097
Application Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$499,000
Total Program Funding
$499,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement to a participating partner of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to support research on avian influenza in wild bird species. The work will study the immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza spread, persistence, and transmission, and will combine transcriptomics with traditional infection and serologic testing to better understand host susceptibility and infection response. This CESU-funded opportunity is limited to eligible participating partners, requires no cost sharing, and is focused on science and technology research and development. A Project Abstract Summary must accompany the proposal through Grants.gov and should be one page or about 4,000 characters, covering the project title, purpose, activities, deliverables, outcomes, intended beneficiaries, and any subrecipient activities. Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on April 28, 2026, and the listing shows up to $499,000 for one award.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

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 North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Grant Documents

5 Files
ATTACHMENT D Geospatial Data Instructions.docx
Word•15 KB•Mar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI) now requires a Project Abstract Summary (PAS) for all financial assistance awards, aligning with OMB Memoranda M-21-20 and M-22-02. This summary, publicly available on USAspending.gov upon award issuance, must accompany proposals submitted via Grants.gov. The PAS should be one page or less (approximately 4000 characters), preferably in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, and must include the project title, a plain language description of the award purpose, activities to be performed, deliverables, expected outcomes, intended beneficiaries, and any known subrecipient activities. This requirement ensures clear and accessible financial assistance award descriptions.
Program Announcement G26AS00097.docx
Word•67 KB•Mar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI) requires all financial assistance awards to include a Project Abstract Summary (PAS) for public transparency on USAspending.gov, aligning with OMB Memoranda M-21-20 and M-22-02. This summary, limited to one page (around 4000 characters) and preferably in 12 pt. Times New Roman font, must accompany proposals submitted via Grants.gov. The PAS needs to detail the project title, purpose in plain language, activities, deliverables, expected outcomes, intended beneficiaries, and any subrecipient activities. This document will be publicly accessible upon the cooperative agreement's issuance, ensuring clarity and accountability for federal financial assistance.
ATTACHMENT A Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
PDF•216 KB•Mar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Interior now requires a Project Abstract Summary (PAS) for all financial assistance awards, aligning with OMB Memoranda M-21-20 and M-22-02 to ensure comprehensive award descriptions on USAspending.gov. This summary, limited to one page or approximately 4000 characters, should be submitted with proposals via Grants.gov and will be publicly available upon award issuance. The PAS must include the project title, a plain language description of the award's purpose, activities to be performed, deliverables, expected outcomes, intended beneficiaries, and subrecipient activities if known.
ATTACHMENT B Common-form current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
PDF•199 KB•Mar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Interior now requires a Project Abstract Summary (PAS) for all financial assistance awards, in compliance with OMB Memoranda M-21-20 and M-22-02. This summary, publicly available on USAspending.gov upon award issuance, must accompany proposals submitted via Grants.gov. The PAS should be one page or less (approximately 4000 characters), preferably in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. It must include the project title, a plain language description of the award's purpose, activities to be performed, deliverables and expected outcomes, intended beneficiaries, and any known subrecipient activities.
ATTACHMENT C Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
Word•13 KB•Mar 31, 2026
AI Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI) now requires a Project Abstract Summary (PAS) for all financial assistance awards, aligning with OMB Memoranda M-21-20 and M-22-02 to ensure complete financial assistance award descriptions on USAspending.gov. This summary, to be submitted with proposals via Grants.gov, must be one page or less (approximately 4000 characters), preferably in 12 pt. Times New Roman font. It needs to include the project title, a plain language description of the award's purpose, activities to be performed, deliverables, expected outcomes, intended beneficiaries, and subrecipient activities. Once a cooperative agreement is issued, the PAS will be publicly accessible on USAspending.gov, emphasizing transparency in federal financial assistance.

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMar 27, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineApr 28, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$499,000
Award Floor
$1
Est. Total Program Funding
$499,000
Expected Awards
1
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Geological Survey(DOI-USGS1)
Funding Category
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

15.808

Official Sources

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