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Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Agency: Geological Survey

Assistance Listings: 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection

Last Updated: October 14, 2026

Invasive plants harm ecosystems by outcompeting native plants and destabilizing natural communities. To reduce harm, practitioners use control methods such as herbicides or mowing. Rising temperatures can create a fertilization effect that boosts plant growth, an impact that is even stronger in invasive species, which tend to grow much faster than non-invasive plants. As a result, the recommended doses and number of treatments of herbicides may no longer be effective for controlling invasive plants. To address the need for information on how invasive plant treatment strategies can be adapted to remain effective under warming temperatures in the Northeast, researchers will synthesize 1) practitioner knowledge on the success of past treatments and 2) the best available science on treatments. Incorporating science on whether and how treatment approaches can be more effective will address a critical need for invasive species practitioners in the Northeast, who report spending most of their time treating existing invasive plants. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

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 North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

Grantor contact information

Description

Katie Calder katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov

Email

katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov

katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
ATTACHMENT_A_-Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf
ATTACHMENT A -Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
Oct 14, 2026 11:41 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_B_-_Common-form-current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf
ATTACHMENT B - Common-form-current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
Oct 14, 2026 11:41 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx
ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
Oct 14, 2026 11:41 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_instructions.docx
ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data instructions.docx
Oct 14, 2026 11:41 PM UTC
Full_Announcement.docx
Full Announcement.docx
Oct 14, 2026 11:41 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: November 14, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date

Application process

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Award

$350,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$350,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G27AS00077

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

October 14, 2026

Archive date:

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