The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to provide technical assistance in wildlife disease surveillance and investigations. The primary objectives include addressing native and invasive wildlife diseases such as white-nose syndrome, Chronic Wasting Disease, and other zoonotic diseases, while also facilitating the integration of surveillance data into the National Wildlife Disease Database. This initiative is crucial for enhancing wildlife management practices and fostering collaborations between academic institutions and federal scientists. Interested applicants can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov, with funding amounts ranging from $0 to $131,500, and applications due by 5:00 p.m. ET on July 29, 2024.