The Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner to conduct research on Pseudogymnoascus destructans/White-nose syndrome (Pd/WNS) surveillance and ecological assessments. This research will focus on the diets of bats from the western United States of America. The study will involve collaboration between USGS-FORT, NPS, BLM, USGS-National Wildlife Health Center, and others to determine the presence of Pd/WNS on lands managed by NPS and BLM. The research will include field-based studies, laboratory analyses of collected data, and data management. The funding opportunity is a Cooperative Agreement with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The maximum award amount is $65,000. Eligible applicants must be a participating partner of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CPCESU) Program. The application deadline is February 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. For more information, contact FAITH GRAVES at fgraves@usgs.gov.