G22AS00053: Cooperative Agreement for a CESU-affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (G27AS00066). Status: Closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left). It is in our archive of Geological Survey notices from 2021.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $24,000) to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on November 13, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 13, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$400,000
- Award floor$24,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | October 13, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 13, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- 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 Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program (http://www.cesu.org/).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection awards averaged $557,251; this notice allows up to $400,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Wetland and Aquatic Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to one CESU Partner of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Program to fund research in tidal salt marshes in coastal Louisiana. The goal of the project is to promote continued cooperation between the USGS and a Gulf Coast CESU Partner in support of research investigating carbon sequestration and increased coastal resilience of marshes in Louisiana. The research investigates the effectiveness of wetland restoration techniques for marsh sustainability and carbon sequestration. Restoration helps to sustain the wetlands of the Mississippi River Delta Plain and also contributes to greenhouse gas reductions. To effectively mitigate climate change, it is critical to increase the understanding of land management scenarios that enhance carbon sequestration in coastal wetlands. This research will play a critical role in the State of Louisiana’s climate adaptation strategy.
Who has won U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection (15.808) awarded $629 million across 1,128 grant awards, an average of $557,251 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the Colorado School of Mines | Colorado | 12 | $242 million |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 18 | $28.7 million |
| California Institute of Technology | California | 5 | $19.0 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 17 | $17.6 million |
| University Enterprises, Inc. | California | 4 | $15.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, G27AS00066, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is G22AS00053 still open?
No. It closed on November 13, 2021. A newer notice is open: G27AS00066, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).
Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for a CESU-affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?
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 for a CESU-affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?
Closed November 13, 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 $400,000 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.