At a glance
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit is a federal competitive grant from Geological Survey for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1–$145K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU's are par. The application deadline is December 7, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $1–$145K
- Deadline
- Dec 7, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on improving the efficiency and standardization of Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC) assay data analysis for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance, research, and management.CWD continues to expand geographically and intensify in prevalence, placing growing strain on wildlife management agencies. RT-QuIC is among the most promising tools for the detection of low-level CWD prions, but current analytical approaches lack standardization and rely heavily on subjective interpretation. This opportunity supports development of a robust, automated, and reproducible analytical pipeline that improves efficiency, repeatability, and inter-laboratory consistency.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU's are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number G27AS00062. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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