Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Southern Appalachian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) is offered by Geological Survey. Max award: $330,000. Applications close on Oct 30, 2026.
| Opportunity number | G27AS00165 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $330,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Total program funding | $330,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
Summary (excerpt)
Invasive climbing plants, or vines, are spreading rapidly throughout the southeastern United States and the U.S. Caribbean, smothering local vegetation, altering forest structure, increasing infrastructure maintenance costs, and complicating management efforts for natural and working landscapes. Their expansion is influenced by disturbances such as hurricanes, flooding, uprooted trees, landslides, and wildfires, yet information is currently fragm…
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