science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOI-USGS1

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey · G26AS00132

Closed

Award Range

$1 – $49.995K

Total Program Funding

$49.995K

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 9, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Geological Survey. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on developing authoritative knowledge infrastructure for the GeoAI: Application, which will deploy agentic technology to support the Intelligent National Map (INM). $1-$49,995 per award; $49,995 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: 2026-07-09

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on developing authoritative knowledge infrastructure for the GeoAI: Application, which will deploy agentic technology to support the Intelligent National Map (INM).

Attachments

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Program announcement G26AS00132.docx

Program_announcement_G26AS00132.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 Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $49.995K
Total Program Funding: $49.995K
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 5, 2026

Application Deadline: July 9, 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 rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov

rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov

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