Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement for a partner to assist with research related to the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The primary objective is to develop high-resolution maps of lake-bed habitats using underwater images collected by autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), which will support ongoing studies of fish production and habitat contributions to fisheries success. This initiative is crucial for addressing the decline of multiple Great Lakes fish stocks, particularly lake whitefish, and aims to enhance the economic prosperity linked to fisheries in the region, which generates approximately $7 billion annually. Interested applicants must be participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forests CESU Program, with a funding ceiling of $480,000 and a closing date for applications set for October 29, 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. CESU"s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes Northern Forests Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.