Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) is offered by Geological Survey. Max award: $375,000. Applications close on Nov 14, 2026.
| Opportunity number | G27AS00072 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Geological Survey |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $375,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Total program funding | $375,000 |
| 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)
The spread of invasive grasses, such as cheatgrass, adds fine fuels to the landscape that increase wildfire occurrence and frequency. Following a fire, invasive grasses regrow quickly, typically outcompeting native plants and perpetuating what is known as the invasive grass-fire cycle. This cycle has been well documented in western portions of the sagebrush biome, such as the Great Basin, but there are only limited studies within the eastern port…
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