science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOI-USGS1

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey · G26AS00097

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Award Range

$1 – $499K

Total Program Funding

$499K

Expected Awards

Deadline

April 28, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Geological Survey. The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on understanding the immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza spread, persistence, and transmission in wild bird species. This research will: 1) advance understanding of basic avian influenza ecology... $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: 2026-04-28

💡 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 the immunological and ecological dynamics of avian influenza spread, persistence, and transmission in wild bird species. This research will: 1) advance understanding of basic avian influenza ecology in wild bird host species, and 2) pair transcriptomics to traditional infection and serologic testing methods to enhance our understanding of host susceptibility and infection response.

Attachments

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Program Announcement G26AS00097.docx

Program_Announcement_G26AS00097.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 North 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: April 28, 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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