Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for a partner affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to conduct research on the spatial dynamics and resource partitioning among livestock, wildlife, and free-roaming horses in the Western USA. The project aims to model data collected from various species, including free-roaming horses, mule deer, pronghorn, cattle, and domestic sheep, to understand their interactions and competition for resources in fragile landscapes. This research is crucial for informing public land management practices, supporting rural economies, and protecting wildlife habitats. Interested applicants must be participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU Program, with a funding ceiling of $49,585 and a closing date for applications set for September 20, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Katie Calder at kcalder@usgs.gov.
Eligible Applicants
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.