G26AS00070: Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Californian 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 Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (G27AS00090). Status: Closes December 23, 2026 (46 days left). It is in our archive of Geological Survey notices from 2026.
Geological Survey offered grants of up to $495,000 (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $495,000 in total. Applications closed on February 13, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 12, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$495,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$495,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| G27AS00090 | November 2, 2026 | Closes December 23, 2026 (46 days left) | Open |
| G27AS00081 | October 30, 2026 | Closes November 30, 2026 (23 days left) | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | January 12, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 13, 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. CESU"s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Californian 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 $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 USGS Western Ecological Research Center is offering a Cooperative Agreement funding opportunity to a member university of the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) program in the analysis and writing for coastal wetland and seagrass ecology relevant to natural resource management and national security for Pacific Coast wetlands and Department of Defense (DoD) installations in the Mariana Archipelago. Coastal wetlands and seagrass provide numerous ecosystem services. Land management by states, DOI, and DoD need research to help inform best practices for wetland and seagrass management and restoration in the areas of the Pacific Region, Mariana Archipelago comprised of Guam and Tinian, among other areas. There is a need to assist in the development and implementation of plans (e.g., watershed, wildfire, restoration plans) for DoD and others to assist in their planning and implementation of projects.
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, G27AS00090, 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 G26AS00070 still open?
No. It closed on February 13, 2026. A newer notice is open: G27AS00090, closes December 23, 2026 (46 days left).
Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Californian 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 Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?
Closed February 13, 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 $495,000 each. About $495,000 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.