Opportunity Information: Apply for G26AS00032
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting a single cooperative agreement proposal from an eligible Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) partner affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU. The project focuses on research related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), specifically aiming to identify and explain the molecular mechanisms that cause PFAS to accumulate in fish. Because PFAS contamination in surface waters can move into aquatic food webs, this work is framed as directly relevant to fisheries management and public health concerns, including the safety of sport fisheries and other valued aquatic resources across the United States.
This opportunity is issued as a discretionary financial assistance award using the cooperative agreement instrument, which generally indicates that USGS expects to have substantial involvement during the project (for example, collaboration on study design, data collection approaches, interpretation, and coordination to ensure the work meets agency needs). The activity falls under science and technology and other research and development and is associated with CFDA number 15.808. In practical terms, applicants should anticipate a research-driven project with clear scientific deliverables that advance understanding of how PFAS behave in fish at the molecular level, such as pathways of uptake, transport, binding, metabolism, and retention that can explain why certain PFAS compounds accumulate and persist.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU, reflecting the CESU program structure as a network of partner institutions that provide research, technical assistance, and education in support of federal resource-management priorities. The funding opportunity number is G26AS00032. USGS anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of $49,297. The original closing date for submissions is January 6, 2026, and the opportunity was created on November 26, 2025.Apply for G26AS00032
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-11-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-01-06. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $49,297.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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1) What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
2) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is G26AS00032.
3) What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary financial assistance award using the cooperative agreement instrument.
4) What does "cooperative agreement" mean for this project?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expects substantial involvement during the project. Based on the description, that involvement may include collaboration on study design, data collection approaches, interpretation, and coordination to ensure the work meets agency needs.
5) How many awards does USGS expect to make?
6) What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $49,297.
7) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners of the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
8) Does an applicant need to be affiliated with a specific CESU?
Yes. The solicitation is for an eligible CESU partner affiliated with the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU.
9) Is this solicitation open to multiple proposals or a single proposal?
USGS is soliciting a single cooperative agreement proposal from an eligible CESU partner.
10) What is the main research topic for this project?
The project focuses on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and aims to identify and explain the molecular mechanisms that cause PFAS to accumulate in fish.
11) What kinds of scientific questions is USGS looking to address?
The opportunity emphasizes understanding how PFAS behave in fish at the molecular level, including pathways of uptake, transport, binding, metabolism, and retention that help explain why certain PFAS compounds accumulate and persist.
12) Why is this research considered important?
The description notes that PFAS contamination in surface waters can move into aquatic food webs. As a result, the work is framed as directly relevant to fisheries management and public health concerns, including the safety of sport fisheries and other valued aquatic resources across the United States.
13) What program area or activity category does this fall under?
The activity falls under science and technology and other research and development.
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.808.
15) When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on November 26, 2025.
16) What is the submission deadline?
The original closing date for submissions is January 6, 2026.
17) What types of outputs or deliverables should applicants expect?
Applicants should anticipate a research-driven project with clear scientific deliverables that advance understanding of PFAS accumulation in fish at the molecular level. The description indicates deliverables should support explanations of uptake, transport, binding, metabolism, and retention mechanisms relevant to PFAS persistence in fish.
18) How does this opportunity relate to fisheries management?
The opportunity states that PFAS can enter aquatic food webs from surface waters, making the research directly relevant to fisheries management, including sport fisheries and other valued aquatic resources across the United States.
19) How does this opportunity relate to public health?
The opportunity connects PFAS bioaccumulation in fish to public health concerns, specifically noting fish safety issues for sport fisheries and other valued aquatic resources.
20) Should applicants expect collaboration with USGS during the research?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, the description indicates USGS expects substantial involvement, potentially including collaboration on study design, data collection approaches, interpretation, and coordination.
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