The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for a partner affiliated with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The objective of this grant is to support research focused on advancing software implementation and deployment of custom applications that address barrier island habitat change, geo-environmental issues, and species population control, while promoting zero-trust architecture practices. This initiative is significant for enhancing research, computer science, and resource management efforts in the region. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 29, 2024, with funding amounts ranging from $117,030 to $485,000. For further inquiries, contact Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov.