Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Agency: Geological Survey
Assistance Listings: 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Last Updated: June 5, 2026
Description
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research collecting and analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA) samples to evaluate the efficacy of detecting small populations of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB; Oryctes rhinoceros) in the Hawaiian Islands. The research will involve sampling environmental DNA from the trunks of palm trees, providing a rigorous test of an emerging technology. The CESU partner is expected to co-develop a sampling design and site selection in collaboration with USGS scientists, with the aim of evaluating the probability of detection via eDNA in locations...
where CRB populations are small, such as the limit of the known range. This study may also assess how detection probability is affected by distance from a pheromone lure, by sampling eDNA from trunks of palm trees at a variety of distances from a lure-based trap. The CESU partner is expected to conduct field sampling and subsequently run laboratory assays, including technical replicates, to test for presence of the focal species" DNA. This work is being developed to inform the design of monitoring programs, including Department of War (DoW) biosecurity programs and port monitoring programs. The CESU partner will collaborate with USGS scientists as the data are analyzed and interpreted. The CESU partner may collaborate on work related to biosecurity and biosurveillance, as determined by available funding and interest.
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 North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
Grantor contact information
Description
RACHEL MILLER
rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov
rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| C._Program_announcement_G26AS00130.docx | C. Program announcement G26AS00130.docx | Jun 5, 2026 05:39 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 | Jun 5, 2026 05:40 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 | Jun 5, 2026 05:40 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx | ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx | Jun 5, 2026 05:40 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_Instructions.docx | ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data Instructions.docx | Jun 5, 2026 05:40 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: July 5, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date
Award
$292,531
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$292,531
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
G26AS00130
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:
June 5, 2026
Archive date:
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