This grant offers funding for a partner organization to work with the US Geological Survey on a project that analyzes aquatic monitoring data in the Northwest Forest Plan area. The goal is to understand how management practices affect watershed conditions and to support adaptive management strategies. The project will use existing data from the Aquatic and Riparian Effectiveness Monitoring Program and contribute to broader goals like improving recreational access and water quality.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, specifically those that can collaborate on research related to aquatic monitoring and watershed conditions in the Northwest Forest Plan area.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CESU partner
- Inability to collaborate with interagency partners
- Lack of experience with aquatic monitoring data
- Failure to demonstrate use of reproducible analytical methods
What You May Need
- Proof of CESU partnership
- Research proposal outlining project goals and methods
- Budget plan
- Documentation of past relevant research
- Letters of support from interagency partners
- Organizational capability statement
Cautions
- Strict collaboration requirements with interagency partners
- Need for reproducible analytical methods
- Focus on long-term data analysis
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include organizations that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network. This network includes universities, museums, and other research institutions that collaborate with federal agencies on natural and cultural resource management projects.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that are part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, specifically those that can collaborate on research related to aquatic monitoring and watershed conditions in the Northwest Forest Plan area.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a CESU partner
- Inability to collaborate with interagency partners
- Lack of experience with aquatic monitoring data
- Failure to demonstrate use of reproducible analytical methods
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to analyze and interpret aquatic monitoring data, evaluate long-term trends, and support adaptive management strategies. This includes collaboration with interagency partners and contributing to reports on watershed conditions.
Total Program Funding
$300,000
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 detailed research proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget
- Gather letters of support from partners
- Compile documentation of past research
- Submit organizational capability statement