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

DOI-USGS1 Posted G26AS00097

Description

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.

Eligibility

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.
Funding Details
Award Floor
$1.00
Award Ceiling
$499,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$499,000.00
Expected Awards
1
Key Dates
Posted
March 27, 2026
Closes
April 28, 2026
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Geological Survey
Agency Code
DOI-USGS1
Funding Instrument
Other