G25AS00344: Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
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 2025.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $495,000 (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $495,000 in total. Applications closed on September 22, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 22, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$495,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$495,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G27AS00165 | October 1, 2026 | Closed October 30, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 22, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 22, 2025 |
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 Units (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection awards averaged $557,251; this notice allows up to $495,000 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 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research and evaluation of Open Evapotranspiration (OpenET) capabilities to enhance the validation, application, and integration of remote sensing ET data products for hydrological and agricultural assessments in the southeastern United States. This research will provide an independent evaluation of OpenET"s accuracy across diverse land-use conditions as well as for estimating irrigation demand critical for improving water allocation and drought response strategies. In coordination with the USGS, objectives will support integration of OpenET into drought and water resource management frameworks to provide actionable insights for decision-makers and the development of more resilient and data-driven approaches for water sustainability in the Southeast. Research Objectives:Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of satellite-based OpenET data in the southeastern U.S. through model intercomparison, in situ validation, and uncertainty analysis with respect to cloud-affected conditions. Assess OpenET"s potential for real-time irrigation monitoring by comparing its ET estimates with soil water balance-derived ET and modeled irrigation demand. Improve drought monitoring capabilities by integrating OpenET into high-resolution Standardized Precipitation Evapotranspiration Index (SPEI) calculations and effective precipitation metrics. Develop applied science tools, including high-resolution irrigation maps and enhanced flash drought detection methods using OpenET.Establish regional stakeholder capacity and expand data-sharing efforts by incorporating OpenET into state and Southeast Drought Early Warning System (SE DEWS) drought monitoring and facilitating collaboration on irrigation and crop data.
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 G25AS00344 still open?
No. It closed on September 22, 2025. A newer notice is open: G27AS00066, closes December 7, 2026 (30 days left).
Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian 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 for affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)?
Closed September 22, 2025. 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 $495,000 each. About $495,000 in total.
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.