The Department of the Interior Geological Survey is offering the Cooperative Research Units Program Grant to support collaborative natural resource and wildlife research.

This grant supports the Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program, a unique collaboration fostering natural resource research across states, universities, federal agencies, and non-profits. Its core purpose is to advance scientific understanding and management of wildlife, fish, and other natural resources through 41 established units at various universities. Operating since the 1930s, the program facilitates interdisciplinary studies vital for conservation. Jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, host universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service, it provides an integrated framework for environmental science and management.

Opportunity ID: 350458

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	G24AS00500
Funding Opportunity Title:	Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	15.812 — Cooperative Research Units
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 3
Posted Date:	Oct 04, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jul 29, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 31, 2024 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 2nd through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2024, due dates are as follows:June 20, 2024, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost)July 31, 2024 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 31, 2024 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 2nd through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2024, due dates are as follows: June 20, 2024, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost)July 24, 2024 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:	–
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research UnitProgram pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Geological Survey
Description:	The Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program is a unique collaborative relationship between States, Universities, the Federal government and a non-profit organization. The program is comprised of 440 states. Since the original nine Units were established in the 1930s, additional Units were established by Congress at specified universities. The 41 units in the program are jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, Host Universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov

Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
	Extend Close date to 07/31/2024 to align with the CRU Incremental funding deadline	Jul 29, 2024
	Updated due dates	Oct 04, 2023
		Oct 04, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	G24AS00500
Funding Opportunity Title:	Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	15.812 — Cooperative Research Units
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 3
Posted Date:	Oct 04, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Jul 29, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 31, 2024 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 2nd through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2024, due dates are as follows:June 20, 2024, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost)July 31, 2024 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 31, 2024 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 2nd through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2024, due dates are as follows: June 20, 2024, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost)July 24, 2024 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:	–
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research UnitProgram pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Geological Survey
Description:	The Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program is a unique collaborative relationship between States, Universities, the Federal government and a non-profit organization. The program is comprised of 440 states. Since the original nine Units were established in the 1930s, additional Units were established by Congress at specified universities. The 41 units in the program are jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, Host Universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	G24AS00500
Funding Opportunity Title:	Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	15.812 — Cooperative Research Units
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 2
Posted Date:	Oct 04, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Oct 04, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	–
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 24, 2024 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 2nd through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2024, due dates are as follows: June 20, 2024, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost)July 24, 2024 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:	–
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research UnitProgram pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Geological Survey
Description:	The Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program is a unique collaborative relationship between States, Universities, the Federal government and a non-profit organization. The program is comprised of 440 states. Since the original nine Units were established in the 1930s, additional Units were established by Congress at specified universities. The 41 units in the program are jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, Host Universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	G24AS00500
Funding Opportunity Title:	Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	15.812 — Cooperative Research Units
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Oct 04, 2023
Last Updated Date:	Oct 04, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:	–
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 31, 2024 Electronically submitted The announcement shall open each year for new Research Work Orders and modifications to be submitted from October 2nd through the due date stipulated by the USGS. For FY 2024, due dates are as follows:June 20, 2024, (new or changes in scope of work or total estimated cost)July 31, 2024 (other changes not involving change to scope of work or total estimated cost) applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Archive Date:	–
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Only CRU Cooperating Universities are eligible to apply to the RWO component of the Cooperative Research UnitProgram pursuant to the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Geological Survey
Description:	The Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program is a unique collaborative relationship between States, Universities, the Federal government and a non-profit organization. The program is comprised of 440 states. Since the original nine Units were established in the 1930s, additional Units were established by Congress at specified universities. The 41 units in the program are jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, Host Universities, State Natural Resource Agencies, Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov

Packages

Agency Contact Information:	FAITH GRAVES fgraves@usgs.gov Email: fgraves@usgs.gov
Who Can Apply:	Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions
15.812	1551	University of Georgia, GA	PKG00283495		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1575	University of Massachusetts, MA	PKG00283516		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	G24AS00500	Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey	PKG00283357	Oct 04, 2023	Jul 31, 2024	View
15.812	1569	Clemson University, SC	PKG00283511		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1585	University of HI at Hilo, HI	PKG00283523		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1511	University of Wisconsin, WI	PKG00283484		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1579	University of Idaho, ID	PKG00283518		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1568	North Carolina State University, NC	PKG00283510		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1587	University of Washington, WA	PKG00283525		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1588	University of Nevada	PKG00283526		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1584	Oregon State University, OR	PKG00283522		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1570	Texas Tech University, TX	PKG00283512		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1574	University of Vermont, VT	PKG00283515		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1580	University of Arizona, AZ	PKG00283519		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1582	University of Alaska, AK	PKG00283521		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1572	New Mexico State University, NM	PKG00283513		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1573	Virginia Polytechnic Institute, VA	PKG00283514		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1578	Kansas State University, KS	PKG00283517		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1516	Montana State University, MT	PKG00283485		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1519	University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, WI	PKG00283486		Jul 24, 2024	View
15.812	1586	University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE	PKG00283524		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1534	University of Montana, MT	PKG00283487		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1544	University of Florida, FL	PKG00283490		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1550	Auburn University, AL	PKG00283494		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1581	University of Maryland Eastern Shore, MD	PKG00283520		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1560	Iowa State University, IA	PKG00283503		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1557	University of Maine, ME	PKG00283502		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1567	University of Arkansas, AR	PKG00283509		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1562	Ohio State University, OH	PKG00283505		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1547	Humboldt State University, CA	PKG00283491		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1548	Pennsylvania State University, PA	PKG00283492		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1553	Cornell University, NY	PKG00283498		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1542	University of Wyoming, WY	PKG00283488		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1543	Mississippi State University, MS	PKG00283489		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1561	Louisiana State Univeristy, LA	PKG00283504		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1563	West Virginia University, WV	PKG00283506		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1555	Utah State University, UT	PKG00283500		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1565	Tennessee Technological University, TN	PKG00283507		Jul 31, 2024	View
	1549	South Dakota State University, SD	PKG00283493		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1552	Colorado State University, CO	PKG00283496		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1554	Oklahoma State University, OK	PKG00283499		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1556	University of Missouri, MO	PKG00283501		Jul 24, 2024	View
	1566	University of Minnesota, MN	PKG00283508		Jul 24, 2024	View