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Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountains 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

The spread of invasive grasses, such as cheatgrass, adds fine fuels to the landscape that increase wildfire occurrence and frequency. Following a fire, invasive grasses regrow quickly, typically outcompeting native plants and perpetuating what is known as the invasive grass-fire cycle. This cycle has been well documented in western portions of the sagebrush biome, such as the Great Basin, but there are only limited studies within the eastern portion of the biome. Some of these studies have shown that native grasslands in eastern portions of the Northern Great Plains may be more fire-adapted and less prone to this cycle. This means that management practices used in the Great Basin may be ineffective, or even determinantal, in the Great Plains. Focusing on the eastern portion of the sagebrush biome, this project will collaborate with resource managers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Wyoming Department of Agriculture to map the presence and extent of the invasive grass-fire cycle in native grasslands and identify effective management strategies. Improved understanding of the invasive grass-fire cycle in the region will enable managers to determine where to target post-fire interventions to limit the spread of invasive grasses, and where interventions are not needed. 

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 Rocky Mountains 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 11:20 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 11:20 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx
ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
Oct 14, 2026 11:21 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_instructions.docx
ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data instructions.docx
Oct 14, 2026 11:21 PM UTC
Full_Announcement.docx
Full Announcement.docx
Oct 14, 2026 11:21 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

$375,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$375,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G27AS00072

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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