This grant is for research projects that help manage and protect prairies in the Midwest, focusing on challenges like invasive species and climate impacts. The goal is to use scientific data to improve decision-making for land managers. The project will use a large database to find effective management strategies for prairies, supporting various government initiatives on conservation and resource management.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any organization or entity that is a partner in the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CESU partner
- Proposals not related to prairie management or climate adaptation
- Lack of scientific expertise in relevant areas
- Failure to align with Administration priorities
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of CESU partnership
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Resumes of key personnel
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Data management plan
- Past performance information
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure alignment with federal priorities
- Strict adherence to scientific and data standards
- Potentially competitive due to limited funding
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are unrestricted but must be affiliated partners with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This means they should be part of a network of federal agencies, universities, and other organizations that collaborate on ecosystem studies and resource management.
Overview
This grant is open to any organization or entity that is a partner in the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CESU partner
- Proposals not related to prairie management or climate adaptation
- Lack of scientific expertise in relevant areas
- Failure to align with Administration priorities
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for research activities that advance climate adaptation science, focusing on prairie management, invasive species control, and resilience to climate impacts. This includes data collection, analysis, and tool development to support resource managers.
Total Program Funding
$370,000
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify CESU partnership status
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather resumes of key project staff
- Obtain letters of support from partners
- Draft a data management plan
- Compile past performance information
- Ensure compliance with federal guidelines