Geological Survey · Department of the Interior
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
In short: Geological Survey expects to make 1 award of up to $35,000.
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Nov 14, 2026 · 31 days left
The funder says: “Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date” - Award size
- Up to $35K
- Total available
- $35K · about 1 award
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- Set by the official notice: see Who can apply below
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 13
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About this grant
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research to develop an enhanced gene expression panel with the ability to differentiate among several unique stressors that can potentially affect population and ecosystem health. This research will contribute to the development of ecosystem monitoring programs. Focal species include Californian sea lions, sea otters, salmon, longfin smelt, mussels, and clams. This project directly supports Department of the Interior and Administration priorities related to ecosystem resilience, restoration, public health preparedness, and scientific integrity. Specifically, the proposed work aligns with Executive Order (EO) 14303 – Restoring Gold Standard Science (May 23, 2025); and Secretarial Order (SO) 3399 Department-Wide Approach to the Climate Crisis and Data-Driven Decision-Making. The project will generate actionable scientific information to support management decisions, early warning systems, and ecosystem recovery efforts.
Who can apply, from the official notice
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 Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/8792d163-18a7-4f4c-8669-1c1fb0d29d66 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/dd888bf5-1559-4ae4-8bc4-73681f3dfb3e
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Who in Tennessee has won this program
12 awards to Tennessee groups in 6 counties since 2019. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $4.3M | 2020 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $1.1M spent that year | 2025 |
| Middle Tennessee State University | Murfreesboro, Rutherford County | $394K | 2019 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $256K | 2020 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | $150K | 2019 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $134K | 2021 |
| Department of Environment & Conservation Tennessee | Nashville, Davidson County | $87K | 2024 |
| The University of the South | Sewanee, Franklin County | $53K | 2019 |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | $45K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $42K | 2023 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $40K | 2022 |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, Montgomery County | $30K | 2019 |
Source: USAspending.gov; Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 1 pass-through grant on file. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | Americaview | $5,016 spent that year | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
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About the federal program
U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Program number 15.808 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement)
How applications are judged
Scientists within the Geological Survey will review and evaluate all applications consistent with authorized USGS program purposes. Criteria for judging applications will include scientific excellence and relevance to the solution of important problems within the mission of the Geological Survey. Applications will be funded only to the extent permitted by available funds.
Match
None required (federal program listing).
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