This grant is for conducting state-of-the-art research on gas and fluid composition analysis from deep-sea environments within the Aleutian Island Arc, a largely understudied region of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) seeks to characterize the fluid and gas environment to inform understanding of active submarine volcanism. Selected partners will sample, quantify, and synthesize data, developing best practices for detecting hydrothermal activity and associated mineral deposits. The research will provide new information for resource and hazard management, supporting informed decision-making regarding natural resources and improving understanding of deep-sea environments in the US EEZ.
Opportunity ID: 359973
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G25AS00324 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) |
| 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: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2025 For Grants.gov and GrantSolutions applicants, please enter "Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 10, 2025 For Grants.gov and GrantSolutions applicants, please enter "Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $71,400 |
| Award Ceiling: | $71,400 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 Pacific Northwest CESU Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for state-of-the-art research on gas and fluid composition analysis from deep-sea environments in the Aleutian Island Arc, U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). The Aleutian Arc is a largely understudied region of the U.S. EEZ and the characterization of seafloor habitats, environmental resources and volcanic hazards is widely lacking. The goal is to characterize the fluid and gas environment to inform our understanding of active submarine volcanism. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC, Gainesville, FL) is seeking research and technical assistance relevant to: “Characterizing fluid and gas composition in deep-sea environments within the Aleutian Island Arc.”The USGS conducts ecological studies to understand deep-sea environments and the associated natural resources, in conjunction and coordination with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), as well as other state and federal partners. Research conducted by USGS scientists, and their research partners improves understanding of deep-sea environments, their spatial distribution, and sensitivity to disturbance. USGS”s research provides research results that are used to guide informed decision making regarding natural resources in the US EEZ. The USGS is offering a cooperative-agreement opportunity to CESU partners with the capability to sample, quantify, and synthesize data analysis of fluid and gas samples collected in discrete areas and develop best practices for detecting hydrothermal activity and associated mineral deposits. This work will result in new information for resource and hazard management and can be used for the development of decision-making policies by interested parties. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
RACHEL MILLER
rachelmiller@usgs.gov Email:rachelmiller@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 359973 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Program Announcement G25AS00324.pdf
Folder 359973 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> ATTACHMENT A -Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
Folder 359973 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> ATTACHMENT B – Common-form-current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf
Folder 359973 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> ATTACHMENT C – Project Abstract Summary Requirement.pdf
Folder 359973 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> ATTACHMENT D – Geospatial Data instructions..pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | RACHEL MILLER rachelmiller@usgs.gov Email: rachelmiller@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G25AS00324 | Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) | PKG00291167 | Jul 10, 2025 | Aug 10, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359973 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
359973 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
359973 SF424A-1.0.pdf
359973 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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