Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaii- Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Agency: Geological Survey
Assistance Listings: 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Last Updated: August 20, 2026
Description
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research on brown treesnakes (Boiga irregularis) in the Pacific Islands. Brown treesnakes (BTS) have caused the severe decline, extirpation, or extinction of several native terrestrial vertebrate species in Guam. The USGS Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center (PIERC) has staff on Guam and elsewhere that conduct research on biology and control of BTS to mitigate economic and ecological impacts and risks of BTS, including enhancing military readiness through participating in biosecurity and biosurveillance initiatives. USGS- PIERC...
also manages the BTS Rapid Response Team, which trains cooperators throughout the Pacific region and stands ready to respond to snake sightings on short notice. Research by USGS-PIERC on control and interdiction of brown treesnakes is currently funded by U.S. Department of the Navy, DOI Office of Insular Affairs, and the USGS Invasive Species Program.USGS is looking to leverage collaborations to incorporate skills in the capture, removal, detection, and technical familiarity with Guam into the broader research goals of long-standing USGS research on BTS in Guam.
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 Hawaii- Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Grantor contact information
Description
Katie Calder
katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov
katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Full_Announcement.docx | Full Announcement.docx | Aug 20, 2026 04:58 PM UTC |
| 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 20, 2026 04:58 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 20, 2026 04:58 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx | ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx | Aug 20, 2026 04:58 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_instructions.docx | ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data instructions.docx | Aug 20, 2026 04:58 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: September 20, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date
Award
$2,536,979
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$2,536,979
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
G26AS00136
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:
2
Posted date:
August 20, 2026
Archive date:
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