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Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Agency: Geological Survey

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

Last Updated: August 12, 2026
The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Western Fisheries Research Center in partnership with the Grand Canyon Science Center and Wetland and Aquatic Research Center solicits technical assistance from a CESU partner to: a) integrate a novel road network model into an existing invasive quagga and zebra mussel risk assessment model for Washington State; and b) expand that model to establish a standardized risk assessment for golden mussels in California. This new optimization framework will be designed to identify ideal locations for mitigation interventions like watercraft inspection and decontamination...

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 Californian 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
Aug 12, 2026 04:18 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
Aug 12, 2026 04:19 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx
ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
Aug 12, 2026 04:19 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_instructions.docx
ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data instructions.docx
Aug 12, 2026 04:19 PM UTC
Full_Announcement.docx
Full Announcement.docx
Aug 12, 2026 04:19 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: September 12, 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

$250,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G26AS00159

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:

August 12, 2026

Archive date:

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