Cooperative Research Units

CRU
CFDA 15.812 Active Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$15.5M FY2025
$13.2M
FY18
$12.4M
FY19
$13.4M
FY20
$14M
FY21
$12.7M
FY22
$15.6M
FY23
$15.3M
FY24
$15.5M
FY25*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 196

Program Objective

To work in partnership with States and universities to address the information needs of local, State, and Federal fish, wildlife, and natural resource agencies through research, technical assistance, and education.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Specialized groups

Universities hosting Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units established under authority of the Cooperative Research Units Act of 1960.

Beneficiaries

  • 1
  • 13
  • 19
  • 25
  • 30
  • 4
  • 5

Federal, State and local governments, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, State institutions of higher education, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

This program is subject to the provisions of 2 CFR Part 200 and Department of the Interior regulations 2 CFR Part 1402. Application form Standard Form (SF) 424 must be used. The application requirements as contained in the announcement package and the above regulations must be used for this program. Applications may be made only through the internet site http://www.grants.gov.

Award Procedure

Notification of an award is by receipt of a Research Work Order document from a U.S. Geological Survey contracting officer.

Up to 3 months.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Authority is limited to research with an educational component conducted through one of 40 Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units and their host universities. Awards are limited to information needs related to fish, wildlife, ecology, and natural resources of interest to program cooperators and partners.

Required Documentation

Proposed research application responsive to the instructions issued by the USGS.

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Deputy Chief — John Thompson
(703) 648-4262
Department of the Interior, Geological Survey, Cooperative Research Units, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Mail Stop 303, Reston, VA 20192
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-07-08. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:34:03.