Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Can you apply?
This grant is for research partners affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Eligible recipients must be active participating partners in this specific CESU partnership.
The funding supports research, technical assistance, and education work. Projects focus on developing knowledge infrastructure for GeoAI applications and the Intelligent National Map.
Cost sharing is not required. Awards range from $1 to $49,995 per project.
This grant is for research partners affiliated with the Great Lakes-Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Eligible recipients must be active participating partners in this specific CESU partnership.
The funding supports research, technical assistance, and education work. Projects focus on developing knowledge infrastructure for GeoAI applications and the Intelligent National Map.
Cost sharing is not required. Awards range from $1 to $49,995 per project.
Program description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on developing authoritative knowledge infrastructure for the GeoAI: Application, which will deploy agentic technology to support the Intelligent National Map (INM).
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Project narrative or proposal
- Budget and justification
- Verification of CESU partnership status
- USGS-specific forms (SF-424 or equivalent)
Program contact
- 👤 Geological Survey
- 📧 rachel_miller@ios.doi.gov
- 📞 916-278-9331
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 15.808 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$240,000,000
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$11,148,115
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$10,533,234
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$10,055,533
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$8,476,627
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$8,454,102
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$7,659,261
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$6,894,612
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$6,800,079
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$6,644,228
Top States by Funding
- CO 4 awards $245.0M
- CA 18 awards $70.3M
- AK 12 awards $32.6M
- FL 6 awards $22.8M
- WA 3 awards $16.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only participating partners of the Great Lakes-Northern Forest CESU can apply. You must have an active partnership agreement with the CESU to be eligible.
What types of activities are funded?
Research, technical assistance, and education projects. This round focuses on GeoAI applications and knowledge infrastructure development.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost sharing contributions.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 5, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
How much funding can I request?
Awards range from $1 to $49,995. The total pool is limited to $49,995 for the round.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your organization's CESU partnership status before starting your application. Not all organizations are eligible.
- Focus your proposal on GeoAI or Intelligent National Map work. These are the priority research areas for this funding round.
- Keep your budget realistic and well-justified. Reviewers will expect clear connection between budget and project scope.
- Explain how your research contributes to "authoritative knowledge infrastructure." Use this language from the grant description.
- Start early on relationship-building with CESU leadership. Partnership alignment matters for competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when organizations aren't confirmed CESU partners. Verify eligibility before investing time. Projects misaligned with GeoAI or INM priorities get rejected. Budget requests lack clear justification for proposed work.
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