Simpler Grants.gov #G27AS00039

USGS cooperative research for rangeland and alpine ecosystem decision-support tools

The U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a Rocky Mountain CESU partner to develop research and decision-support tools for western rangelands and alpine ecosystems. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. - Opportunity: One cooperative research award for collaborative work with USGS and partners. Applicants must be participating Rocky Mountain CESU partners. - Requested services: Develop integrated analytical frameworks, spatial tools, and decision-support products for conservation and natural resource management. Potential topics include ecological monitoring, vegetation and invasive-species change, fire risk and response, wildlife habitat and population models, spatial prioritization, climate-informed fire models, and management scenarios. - Funding and period: Estimated award ceiling and total funding are $495,000, with no cost-sharing requirement. The anticipated project period is three years, with full funding expected at award. - Notable requirements: Geospatial data must follow applicable standards, be provided in an open format, and include complete feature-level metadata where applicable. The CESU indirect cost rate is capped at 17.5%. Findings are to be shared through presentations, publications, and communications with partner agencies. - OEMs and vendors: No commercial OEMs or vendors are named. USGS scientists and research partners are referenced.

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a cooperative agreement to an eligible partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit for research supporting natural resource managers across western rangelands and alpine ecosystems. The work will develop co-produced research, analytical frameworks, and spatial decision-support tools that integrate ecological data, management objectives, and partner input. The project aims to help managers address conservation and management challenges across changing landscapes. One award is expected, with estimated program funding of $495,000 and an anticipated three-year project period.

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