# Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/g25as00347-cooperative-agreement-for-affiliated-partner-with-the/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360340

> Geological Survey offered grants of up to $380,000 (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make $380,000 in total. Applications closed on September 21, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | G25AS00347 |
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 21, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $380,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $380,000 |
| 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 Units (CESU) Program. CESU"s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Arizona Water Science Center (AzWSC) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to execute research related to riparian restoration in the Colorado River basin. River corridors around the arid western US support unique, lush forests and habitats that are prized by outdoor recreation enthusiasts, as they contain abundant fish and wildlife resources for the enjoyment of anglers, hunters, and other outdoor recreationists. However, these ecosystems (many of which are on Department of the Interior lands) have been severely degraded for a variety of reasons (e.g., drought, wildfires, invasive species, dam operations), and thus restoring them is of great importance to improve their recreational and conservation values. Evaluating the efficacy of different restoration approaches, both in terms of vegetation changes and the functional values of the vegetation, is key for informing the efficient and effective use of limited resources available for riparian restoration. This Funding Opportunity is aimed at assessing riparian restoration techniques, target habitats, and bird population responses to restoration efforts in the lower Colorado River basin including the Colorado River delta and Bill Williams River. Work is to be focused on analyzing existing datasets related to restoration actions, vegetation cover, land cover, system hydrology, and responses of dozens of bird species over time. Riparian systems and their restoration are strongly dependent on appropriate surface and ground water conditions; therefore, hydrologic expertise is essential for evaluating restoration efforts and outcomes. Assessments may include not only the outcomes such as functionality of restored habitats in terms of wildlife habitat, but also functionality of areas for recreation, or other resource management objectives. This project will provide resource managers with better information on which to base decisions regarding riparian restoration efforts and the effects of different riparian restoration approaches on wildlife habitat and bird populations. Cooperation between the USGS and its CESU partner brings a combination of expertise to address this objective that is greater than that possessed by either partner on its own.

## Questions people ask

### Is G25AS00347 still open?

No. It closed on September 21, 2025. A newer notice is open: G27AS00084, closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left).

### Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau 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 affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?

Closed September 21, 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 $380,000 each. About $380,000 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.