The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a grant to a partner in the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to help manage chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the northeastern and western U.S. The project involves developing tools to predict and manage the spread of CWD, focusing on strategic planning and decision-making. The goal is to support long-term management by refining existing tools and strategies to prevent the disease's impact.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that are part of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and have the capability to conduct research and develop decision support tools related to chronic wasting disease management.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CESU partner
- Lack of experience in disease management research
- Inability to collaborate with natural resource agencies
- Failure to align with existing executive orders and priorities
- Inadequate capacity to develop and distribute decision support tools
What You May Need
- Proof of CESU partnership
- Research proposal outlining project goals and methods
- Budget plan for up to $200,000
- Documentation of past relevant research or projects
- Plan for collaboration with natural resource agencies
- Timeline for project milestones
- Compliance with relevant executive orders
- Risk management plan
- Data management and sharing plan
Cautions
- Must be a CESU partner
- Strict adherence to executive orders required
- Project must align with existing governmental priorities
- Funds are limited to $200,000
- Short application window
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted, but the opportunity is specifically intended for partners within the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This includes universities, research institutions, and other organizations that are part of this network and have the capacity to conduct research on chronic wasting disease management.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that are part of the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) and have the capability to conduct research and develop decision support tools related to chronic wasting disease management.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CESU partner
- Lack of experience in disease management research
- Inability to collaborate with natural resource agencies
- Failure to align with existing executive orders and priorities
- Inadequate capacity to develop and distribute decision support tools
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and refine decision support tools for managing chronic wasting disease, conduct research to estimate disease spread, test surveillance and communication strategies, and collaborate with natural resource agencies.
Total Program Funding
$200,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 14, 2026(30 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Winter 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify CESU partnership status
- Develop a detailed research proposal
- Prepare a budget plan
- Gather documentation of past relevant projects
- Outline collaboration strategies with agencies
- Ensure compliance with executive orders
- Create a risk management plan
- Draft a data management plan
- Submit application by November 14, 2026