The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity through a Cooperative Agreement for partners affiliated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This initiative aims to enhance Bayesian model-based inferences for bat surveys, utilizing various field methods such as stationary acoustic surveys and mobile transects to monitor bat populations across the western United States. The funding, which ranges from $100,000 to $499,999, is crucial for supporting the North American Bat monitoring program (NABat) and its efforts in assessing species status and trends. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on June 21, 2024, and can reach out to Faith Graves at fgraves@usgs.gov for further information.