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

Agency: Geological Survey

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

Last Updated: October 1, 2026

Invasive climbing plants, or vines, are spreading rapidly throughout the southeastern United States and the U.S. Caribbean, smothering local vegetation, altering forest structure, increasing infrastructure maintenance costs, and complicating management efforts for natural and working landscapes. Their expansion is influenced by disturbances such as hurricanes, flooding, uprooted trees, landslides, and wildfires, yet information is currently fragmented across jurisdictions, ecosystems, and stakeholders. This project will build a database with information on species status, traits linked to their spread, and the locations of recent disturbances to better understand the causes of vine expansion. The database will also feature maps showing where different species could spread in the future, covering species from the mainland U.S., Puerto Rico, and other parts of the world, categorized by whether they are already present or have not yet been detected in the region. Managers can use these maps to identify areas most at risk for invasive vine spread in coming decades. By assembling a regional database, synthesizing management strategies, and engaging partners, this project will provide a clear framework for detecting and effectively responding to invasive vines. 

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 Southern Appalachian 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
Full_Annoucement.docx
Full Annoucement.docx
Oct 1, 2026 04:38 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
Oct 1, 2026 04:38 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 1, 2026 04:38 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx
ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx
Oct 1, 2026 04:38 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_instructions.docx
ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data instructions.docx
Oct 1, 2026 04:39 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: October 30, 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

$330,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$330,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G27AS00165

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 1, 2026

Archive date:

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