Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Hawai-Pacific Islands (HPI) Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
🏛 Geological Survey (DOI-USGS1)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Nov 13, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for CESU partners conducting research in the Hawai-Pacific Islands region. Only organizations that are active, participating members of the Hawai-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit are eligible to apply. Research must focus on ecosystem studies, wildlife management, or related technical assistance in Hawaii. This cooperative agreement supports research projects addressing environmental and conservation priorities in the HPI region.
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Program description
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in identifying how wind influences the incursion of mosquitoes into Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge (hereafter, Hakalau). Hakalau provides habitat for the most intact community of native Hawaiian birds remaining in Hawaiʻi, at least partly due to the lack of disease-carrying Culex mosquitoes in the higher elevation portions of the refuge.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Cooperative Agreement proposal
- Project narrative/research plan
- Budget and budget justification
- Organization eligibility documentation (CESU partnership proof)
- CV or qualifications of key personnel
Program contact
- 👤 Geological Survey
- 📧 katherine_calder@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 9 awards $247.6M
- CA 24 awards $73.6M
- AK 17 awards $35.1M
- FL 7 awards $23.2M
- WA 4 awards $16.6M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 15.808). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2021 | $35,000,000 | |
| 2022 | $157,201,151 | |
| 2023 | $263,107,440 | |
| 2024 | $125,066,719 | |
| 2025 est. | $110,000,000 | |
| 2026 est. | $60,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Only current partners of the Hawai-Pacific Islands CESU. You must have an existing partnership agreement in place.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $1 to $49,844. Total program funding is $49,844.
What type of research is supported?
Ecosystem studies, wildlife management, and conservation research. The current focus is on mosquito ecology and native bird habitat protection.
When is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is December 7, 2026.
Do I need to provide matching funds?
No cost-sharing is required for this cooperative agreement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your organization is an active HPI CESU partner before starting your application.
- Frame your research within broader CESU priorities and ecosystem management goals.
- Clearly connect your work to conservation outcomes in Hawaii's high-elevation habitats.
- Use the cooperative agreement structure to build long-term partnerships with USGS scientists.
- Budget conservatively within the $49,844 total program cap; multiple awards may reduce individual amounts.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications from non-CESU partner organizations get rejected immediately. Weak proposals lack clear ecosystem benefits or conservation outcomes. Budgets exceeding the total program pool cannot be awarded.
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