The Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Partner to establish a Southern California (SoCal) Innovation Landscape Network node. This opportunity aims to advance climate-informed conservation science through science-management partnerships. The funding will support start-to-finish collaborations between the research community and end users who make planning and management decisions. The grant amount ranges from $75,000 to $475,000. Eligible applicants must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. The deadline for electronically submitted applications is 5:00 p.m., ET, on May 3, 2024. For more information, contact FAITH GRAVES at fgraves@usgs.gov.