Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Hawai-Pacific Islands (HPI) Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit

The U.S. Geological Survey is soliciting a Cooperative Agreement under the Hawai-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit to fund research on how wind patterns influence the incursion of disease-carrying Culex mosquitoes into the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge. This research is vital for protecting the most intact community of native Hawaiian birds, which currently benefit from the lack of mosquitoes in higher elevation areas. The project is expected to run from April 1, 2027, to August 31, 2028, with a total program funding and award ceiling of 49,844 dollars. The selected partner will be responsible for measuring localized wind speed and direction to identify corridors of mosquito movement, adhering to USGS Fundamental Science Practices and Federal Geospatial Data Committee standards. Proposals will be evaluated by USGS technical personnel based on purpose and relevance, technical approach, qualifications in forest bird ecology and climatic data collection, and budget clarity. Applicants must submit their proposals via grants.gov by December 7, 2026, and must be registered in SAM.gov to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier. Required documentation includes biographical sketches, current and pending support forms, and detailed budget justifications. Awardees must utilize the Department of the Treasury Automated Standard Application for Payments system for invoicing and comply with DOI General Terms and Conditions, including strict requirements regarding lobbying disclosures and the prohibition of certain internal confidentiality agreements.