Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey
G26AS00116
Application Deadline
Jun 14, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$499,550
Total Program Funding
$499,550

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Geological Survey Southwest Biological Science Center is seeking a cooperative agreement with a participating partner of the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to support research that advances remote sensing for southwestern dryland ecosystems. The work focuses on developing and applying remote sensing approaches, including drones, satellites, ground-based methods, and AI or machine learning, to improve understanding and management of biological soil crust communities and other dryland resources. It emphasizes tools suited to arid and semiarid systems and information that can help predict biocrust abundance, rangeland productivity, exotic grass invasion, fire regimes, dust production, and restoration priorities. Proposal materials for senior or key personnel include standardized biographical sketch and current-and-pending-support disclosures, along with the project abstract and geospatial data instructions. One award is expected with up to $499,550 available, applications are due June 14, 2026, and electronically submitted applications must be received by 11:59 PM ET; the contact is Rachel Miller at rachelmiller@usgs.gov.

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 Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Grant Documents

5 Files

Related Grant Opportunities

Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedMay 14, 2026
deadlineApplication DeadlineJun 14, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$499,550
Award Floor
$1
Est. Total Program Funding
$499,550
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