Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
DOI-USGS1 Posted G26AS00115
Close Date:
May 30, 2026
Deadline passed
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) seeks to provide financial assistance to help build a program focusing on reclamation sciences to support energy development, critical minerals, and streamlining regulation. This program should identify opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiency of reclamation through (1) surveys of reclamation outcomes, analysis of existing experiments, and literature synthesis; (2) developing tools and maps to support reclamation; and (3) communicating new insights to stakeholders, including industry partners. There are currently significant challenges for management of lands following oil, gas, and mineral development, and other land disturbing activities in arid landscapes.
Eligibility
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.
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Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $1.00
- Award Ceiling
- $475,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $475,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 1
Key Dates
- Posted
- May 1, 2026
- Closes
- May 30, 2026
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
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- Geological Survey
- Agency Code
- DOI-USGS1
- Funding Instrument
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