# Simpler Grants.gov #G27AS00038

USGS Wildlife and Ecosystem Research in Western Rangelands and Alpine Areas

**Buyer:** U.S. Geological Survey
**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** December 03, 2026
**Identifier:** G27AS00038
**NAICS:** 541715

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a research partner to study wildlife and ecological risks in western rangelands and alpine ecosystems.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Department of the Interior; work is associated with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
- **Opportunity:** One cooperative agreement of up to $490,000 for an eligible participating Rocky Mountain CESU partner; no cost sharing is required.
- **Research activities:** Study animal-habitat relationships, resource selection, and population trends of birds and ungulates; assess sage-grouse and songbird responses to land-use changes and disturbances; model ungulate population dynamics and chronic wasting disease risks; and investigate white-tailed ptarmigan populations, seasonal needs, adaptation, and threats in Colorado’s alpine areas.
- **Notable requirements:** The recipient will collaborate closely with USGS and produce research tools, analyses, data, and other research outputs. Geospatial data must follow applicable federal standards, use open formats, and include appropriate metadata.
- **OEMs, commercial vendors, and product line items:** None identified. No product or service line items were provided in the attachment summaries.

### Description

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement to an eligible participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The work will develop scientific tools for collaborative research evaluating ecological and population risks across western rangelands and alpine ecosystems, including animal-habitat relationships, resource selection, and population demography of birds and ungulates. Potential activities include studying wildlife responses to land-use changes, expanding ungulate modeling and disease-spread assessments, and maintaining long-term Colorado research on white-tailed ptarmigan populations, resource needs, and threats. The program lists $490,000 in funding and expects to make one award.

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