This grant from the U.S. Geological Survey is for projects that use lidar data to improve the understanding of floodplain connectivity and riverscape health in the Great Basin. The goal is to develop new methods for assessing these areas, which are important for environmental restoration and conservation efforts.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any entity that can partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and has the capability to work with lidar data to assess riverscape health. This could include universities, research institutions, or other organizations with expertise in environmental science and technology.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
- Lack of experience with lidar data
- Inability to demonstrate benefits over existing methods
- Failure to collaborate with federal, state, or NGO partners
- Proposals not focused on the Great Basin
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Partnership agreement with CESU
- Experience with lidar data
- Plan for collaboration with NOROCK
- Budget outline
- Timeline for project execution
- Documentation of past relevant work
- Letters of support from partners
- Proof of eligibility
- Environmental impact assessment
Cautions
- Ensure collaboration with CESU and NOROCK is feasible
- Focus on the Great Basin is crucial
- Must demonstrate improvement over existing methods
- Limited total funding available
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any entity that can partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. This includes universities, research institutions, and other organizations with relevant expertise in environmental science and technology. There are no specific restrictions on the type of applicant, making it broadly accessible to qualified entities.
Overview
This grant is open to any entity that can partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit and has the capability to work with lidar data to assess riverscape health. This could include universities, research institutions, or other organizations with expertise in environmental science and technology.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Inability to partner with the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
- Lack of experience with lidar data
- Inability to demonstrate benefits over existing methods
- Failure to collaborate with federal, state, or NGO partners
- Proposals not focused on the Great Basin
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and demonstrate new methods for using lidar data to assess floodplain connectivity and riverscape health. This includes developing workflows, comparing new methods to existing ones, and quantifying connectivity across the Great Basin.
Total Program Funding
$90,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 14, 2026(30 days)
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility and partnership with CESU
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Outline a budget and timeline
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Demonstrate experience with lidar data
- Plan for collaboration with NOROCK
- Submit application by November 14, 2026