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Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Agency: Geological Survey

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

Open opportunityLast Updated: Nov 2, 2026

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The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Pacific Coastal and Marine Science Center is offering a funding opportunity to a participating partner of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for research to improve understanding of seabed mineral formation, including interactions with fundamental ocean processes, element enrichment, growth timescales, and submarine geohazards. The cooperative agreement funded under this NOFO  shall deliver timely, relevant science that supports resource managers and informs adaptive management strategies. This competitive funding opportunity intends to leverage and expand existing CESU partnerships and sharing of expertise. 

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU's are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Grantor contact information

Description

Rachel Miller rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov

Email

rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov

rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
G27AS00051.docx
G27AS00051.docx
Nov 2, 2026 01:17 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
Nov 2, 2026 01:17 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
Nov 2, 2026 01:17 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement..docx
ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement..docx
Nov 2, 2026 01:18 PM UTC
ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_Instructions..docx
ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data Instructions..docx
Nov 2, 2026 01:18 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: December 2, 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

$450,000

Program Funding

1

Expected awards

$1

Award Minimum

$450,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

G27AS00051

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:

November 2, 2026

Archive date:

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