Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Agency: Geological Survey
Assistance Listings: 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Last Updated: May 29, 2026
Description
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in invasive Grass Carp spawning and early life history in Great Lakes tributaries.Grass Carp are an invasive species in North America, which threaten native species through the destruction of habitats provided by aquatic vegetation, which are important for production of waterfowl and sportfish. Grass Carp spawn in riverine habitats during specific environmental conditions (i.e., high streamflow events). Consequently, Grass Carp spawning can be surveyed using nets and the collected eggs and larvae have provided crucial information...
to identify where adult Grass Carp can be targeted for removal efforts. Further, control efforts implemented during spawning may disrupt spawning behavior. Understanding when and where Grass Carp reproduction occurs has been identified by management partners as an important component of responding to the threat of Grass Carp in the Great Lakes. A Presidential Memorandum titled Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp was issued May 9, 2025, which directed "research and management concerning the prevention, removal, and management of aquatic invasive species in the Great Lakes, including invasive carp."
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 Great Lakes-Northern Forest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Program_Announcement_G26AS00121.docx | Program Announcement G26AS00121.docx | May 29, 2026 03:16 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 | May 29, 2026 03:16 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 | May 29, 2026 03:17 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx | ATTACHMENT C - Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx | May 29, 2026 03:17 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_Instructions.docx | ATTACHMENT D - Geospatial Data Instructions.docx | May 29, 2026 03:17 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: June 29, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date
Award
$450,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$450,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
G26AS00121
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:
May 29, 2026
Archive date:
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