The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for research on wild horse population demography and ecology in the Western USA, specifically targeting partners affiliated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The objective of this funding is to conduct collaborative research that includes field-based data collection and modeling analyses, addressing data gaps identified in a 2013 National Academies of Science review of the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse and burro program. This research is crucial for enhancing the understanding of wild horse populations and informing management practices. Interested CESU partners can apply for funding ranging from $0 to $11,000, with applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 22, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants may contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.