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Closes within 30 daysCooperative agreementUp to $250K per award

Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

Geological Survey · Department of the Interior · G27AS00043

In plain English

Geological Survey (Department of the Interior) is accepting applications for this cooperative agreement until Nov 30, 2026 (19 days left).

Individual awards range from $1 to $250,000, the agency expects to make 1 award and estimated total program funding is $250,000.

Eligibility is described in the listing text (the "Others" category).

The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.

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Key facts

StatusPosted: open for applications
Close dateNov 30, 2026 · 19 days left
Agency note on the deadlineElectronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date
Posted dateOct 30, 2026
Opportunity numberG27AS00043
AgencyGeological Survey (Department of the Interior)
Funding instrumentCooperative agreement
CategoryScience and Technology and other Research and Development
Opportunity categoryDiscretionary
Award ceiling (max per award)$250,000
Award floor (min per award)$1
Estimated total program funding$250,000
Expected number of awards1
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN)15.808 – U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Last updated on Grants.govOct 30, 2026

Who can apply

  • Others (see the eligibility details in the listing)

Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):

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 Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.

Description

Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):

USGS Chesapeake Bay studies seeks to collaborate with the Chesapeake Watershed CESU to strengthen science communication to support decision-making in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The CESU partner will work closely with the USGS to collect and translate peer-reviewed publications ( including journal articles and USGS reports) into communication products (such as USGS approved fact sheets) that address Department of Interior strategic priorities. This agreement is urgently needed to support communication of the following priorities: (1) providing clean water for people and communities, (2) protecting fish and wildlife to support a heritage of outdoor recreation, and (3) addressing the needs and priorities of state and local partners.

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