Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting a cooperative agreement under solicitation G27AS00057 for an affiliated partner with the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. The program aims to advance administration priorities such as American energy dominance, critical mineral development, water security, infrastructure resilience, and natural hazard preparedness. Projects should leverage expertise in hydrology, geology, geospatial science, biosecurity, and near-earth space science to develop actionable data and tools for managing extreme events, including drought, flooding, wildland fire, coastal erosion, severe storms, and geologic hazards. The anticipated period of performance runs from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2029, with a total program funding and award ceiling of 200,000 dollars for one expected award. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by December 7, 2026, and must be filed by an Authorized Organization Representative. Required documentation includes a Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support common forms, with senior personnel certifying they are not part of any malign foreign talent recruitment programs. Proposals are evaluated by USGS technical personnel based on documentation completeness, basic eligibility, and budget reasonableness. Deliverables may include reports, analyses, and digital data, all of which must adhere to USGS Fundamental Science Practices. Recipients must comply with various federal mandates, including the Build America, Buy America requirements for infrastructure projects and reporting requirements for executive compensation and sub-awards over 30,000 dollars via SAM.gov.