G24AS00209 Grant Announcement: USGS Funding for Research on Bird Protection in Great Basin with CESU Partner

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has announced a cooperative agreement opportunity titled “Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit” under the funding opportunity number G24AS00209. Announced on December 12, 2023, this discretionary funding opportunity seeks to support research on illegal shooting of birds along powerlines in the Great Basin areas of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 8.

This opportunity is open exclusively to partners of the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a program focused on research, technical assistance, and education. The project aims to address the environmental and wildlife conservation challenge posed by illegal bird shootings in the region. With an award ceiling of $75,000 and a floor of $25,000, the USGS is committed to funding research that will provide valuable insights and potential solutions to protect avian species in the Great Basin. The deadline for applications is January 12, 2024. This funding initiative represents an important step in the ongoing efforts to conserve wildlife and their habitats in the United States.