science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOI-USGS1

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey · G26AS00096

Closed

Award Range

$1 – $499K

Total Program Funding

$499K

Expected Awards

Deadline

May 15, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Geological Survey. The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on understanding AIV infection and seroprevalence in understudied waterbird species as well as the movement of transmitter marked birds relative to current and previous infection status. Special emphasis of this... $1-$499,000 per award; $499,000 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: 2026-05-15

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on understanding AIV infection and seroprevalence in understudied waterbird species as well as the movement of transmitter marked birds relative to current and previous infection status. Special emphasis of this work would focus on using pathology exams to understand the cause of death of birds that were marked with transmitters and recovered upon morality to assess disease specific signatures in movement.

Attachments

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Program announcement G26AS00096.docx

Program_announcement_G26AS00096.docx

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ATTACHMENT A Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf

ATTACHMENT_A_Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf

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ATTACHMENT B Common-form current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf

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

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ATTACHMENT C Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx

ATTACHMENT_C_Project_Abstract_Summary_Requirement.docx

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ATTACHMENT D Geospatial Data Instructions.docx

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 Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $499K
Total Program Funding: $499K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: March 27, 2026

Application Deadline: May 15, 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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