Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity for partners affiliated with the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to address critical information gaps related to vegetation cover and soil factors in semiarid uplands. The primary objectives include developing a scientifically defensible sampling plan, analyzing soil texture, and summarizing the relationships between native and exotic plants and soil properties, which will aid in effective land management for military and other uses. This initiative is crucial for mitigating the threats posed by invasive species and wildfires in military and rangeland landscapes across the Western USA. The total funding available for this program is $489,600, with applications due by September 22, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to 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 Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.