Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to develop an enhanced gene expression panel with the ability to differentiate among several unique stressors that can potentially affect population and ecosystem health. This research will contribute to the development of ecosystem monitoring programs. Focal species include Californian sea lions, sea otters, salmon, longfin smelt, mussels, and clams. This project directly supports Department of the Interior and Administration priorities related to ecosystem resilience, restoration, public health preparedness, and scientific integrity. Specifically, the proposed work aligns with Executive Order (EO) 14303 – Restoring Gold Standard Science (May 23, 2025); and Secretarial Order (SO) 3399 Department-Wide Approach to the Climate Crisis and Data-Driven Decision-Making. The project will generate actionable scientific information to support management decisions, early warning systems, and ecosystem recovery efforts. Program Details Geological Survey is a federal agency that offers the Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit grant program to support disaster recovery and health and wellness programs. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Geological Survey through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for disaster recovery and health and wellness programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Geological Survey or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $1 – $35K. The application deadline is November 14, 2026 (22 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports disaster recovery and health and wellness programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541360, 541720, 621, 541620. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by USGS
• Programs related to public health
• Programs related to climate

Award details

Award range: $1 – $35K. Applications close on November 14, 2026 (22 days remaining).

Categories

Disaster Recovery · Health