Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units program to a participating partner of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU for research and technical work in science and technology. The project focuses on advancing GeoAI-enabled automated landform mapping, expanding the Landform Reference Ontology with knowledge graphs, and improving GNIS summit feature positional accuracy using lidar-derived elevation datasets. The opportunity is limited to eligible CESU partner recipients and does not require cost sharing, with one award anticipated and a maximum amount of $29,994. Electronically submitted applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on July 5, 2026, and the grantor contact is Rachel Miller at rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov.
Eligible Applicants
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 Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.