Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to assist in assessing biophysical processes for coastal ecosystem restoration. The primary objectives include expanding the use of environmental DNA (eDNA) for species detection, enhancing data collection for hydrodynamic model development, and addressing the interactions among Cladophora algae, invasive dreissenid mussels, and native fish in the Great Lakes basin. This initiative is crucial for supporting native fish restoration programs and managing nuisance algae, with an estimated total program funding of $493,039 available over a four-year period. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by September 22, 2025, and can contact Katie Calder at kcalder@usgs.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.