# Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/g27as00043-cooperative-agreement-for-affiliated-partner-with/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364184

> Geological Survey is offering grants of up to $250,000 (at least $1) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make one award worth $250,000 in total. Applications close on November 30, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | G27AS00043 |
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| 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 Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

## What the grant funds

USGS Chesapeake Bay studies seeks to collaborate with the Chesapeake Watershed CESU to strengthen science communication to support decision-making in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The CESU partner will work closely with the USGS to collect and translate peer-reviewed publications (including journal articles and USGS reports) into communication products (such as USGS approved fact sheets) that address Department of Interior strategic priorities. This agreement is urgently needed to support communication of the following priorities: (1) providing clean water for people and communities, (2) protecting fish and wildlife to support a heritage of outdoor recreation, and (3) addressing the needs and priorities of state and local partners.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?

Geological Survey accepts 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 Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit?

Closes November 30, 2026 (30 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $250,000 in total for one award.