G26AS00032: Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forest 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 the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (G27AS00083). Status: Closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left). It is in our archive of Geological Survey notices from 2025.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $49,297 (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $49,297 in total. Applications closed on January 6, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 26, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$49,297
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$49,297
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G27AS00083 | October 30, 2026 | Closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left) | Open |
| G26AS00132 | June 5, 2026 | Closed July 9, 2026 | Closed |
| G26AS00123 | May 29, 2026 | Closed June 29, 2026 | Closed |
| G26AS00121 | May 29, 2026 | Closed June 29, 2026 | Closed |
| G26AS00033 | November 26, 2025 | Closed January 6, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 26, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 6, 2026 |
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 Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection awards averaged $557,251; this notice allows up to $49,297 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 USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in conducting research on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The overall goal is to determine the molecular mechanisms that drive the accumulation of PFAS in fish. This is a major concern for fisheries across the United States that are affected by PFAS in surface waters. This research aligns with administrative priorities to make our Nation's resources, such as sport fisheries, safer and better.
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, G27AS00083, 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 G26AS00032 still open?
No. It closed on January 6, 2026. A newer notice is open: G27AS00083, closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left).
Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forest 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 Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?
Closed January 6, 2026. 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 $49,297 each. About $49,297 in total for one award.
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.