# Cooperative Agreement with Partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/g21as00340-cooperative-agreement-with-partner-of-the-rocky-mountain/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331778

> Geological Survey offered grants of up to $18,000 (at least $18,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on March 16, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | G21AS00340 |
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 16, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $18,000 |
| Award floor | $18,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.808 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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

## What the grant funds

The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK), is offering a funding opportunity to evaluate current and new Bear Management Areas in Yellowstone National Park. The evaluation will include efficacy of these management areas in relation to maximizing visitor safety and enjoyment while ensuring the continued conservation value for grizzly bears. Statistical analysis of biological data related to bear habitat and bear movement within the Park will be required. This evaluation and resulting information is intended to assist in key management decisions associated with this iconic species in an internationally renowned ecosystem with high levels of human visitors.

## Questions people ask

### Is G21AS00340 still open?

No. It closed on March 16, 2021. A newer notice is open: G27AS00066, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).

### Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement with Partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)?

Geological Survey accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Cooperative Agreement with Partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)?

Closed March 16, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $18,000 each.

### Who has won U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines, University of Alaska Fairbanks, California Institute of Technology. The program made 1,128 awards worth $629 million in that time.