Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
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.
Agency: Geological Survey
CFDA: 15.808
Eligible Applicants: 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.
Applicant Types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Cost Sharing: No
Contact: Geological Survey
Email: katherine_calder@ios.doi.gov
About This Opportunity
This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 1 โ USD 475,000. Proposals must be submitted before May 30, 2026.
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