Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
DOI-USGS1 Posted G26AS00097
Close Date:
April 28, 2026
Deadline passed
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.
Actions
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