science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOI-USGS1

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Geological Survey · G26AS00093

Closed

Award Range

$1 – $40K

Total Program Funding

$40K

Expected Awards

Deadline

April 25, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Geological Survey. The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research on the timing and trends of snowmelt and associations with wet slab avalanche occurrence. USGS seeks research to investigate patterns of snowmelt onset and duration across different elevations... $1-$40,000 per award; $40,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program
•Deadline: 2026-04-25

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research on the timing and trends of snowmelt and associations with wet slab avalanche occurrence. USGS seeks research to investigate patterns of snowmelt onset and duration across different elevations and wildfire disturbance areas, and to utilize advanced modeling tools and empirical data to study how these patterns have evolved over time as well as future trends.

Attachments

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C. Program announcement G26AS00093.docx

C._Program_announcement_G26AS00093.docx

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ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT_A_-_Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf

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ATTACHMENT B

ATTACHMENT_B_-_Common-form_current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf

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ATTACHMENT C

ATTACHMENT_C_-_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx

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ATTACHMENT D

ATTACHMENT_D_-_Geospatial_Data_Instructions.docx

Who Can Apply

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 Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $40K
Total Program Funding: $40K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: March 12, 2026

Application Deadline: April 25, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date

Agency Contact

RACHEL MILLER rachelmiller@usgs.gov

rachelmiller@usgs.gov

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