Opportunity Information: Apply for G26AS00117
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is soliciting a single cooperative agreement application from an eligible partner organization within the Hawaii-Pacific Island Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to carry out research on Guam focused on brown treesnake-related power outages. The core purpose of the project is to put solid economic numbers on the impacts that these snake-caused outages create, and then use those findings to examine the economic tradeoffs of different brown treesnake control approaches based on how many outages they prevent and what kinds of outages are avoided.
This opportunity is being offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, which is a partnership-based framework used by federal agencies to support applied research, technical assistance, and education that aligns with resource management needs. Because it is a CESU award, eligibility is restricted: applicants must already be an official participating partner in the Hawaii-Pacific Island CESU. In practice, this means the competition is not open to the general public or to organizations outside that specific CESU network.
From a project-content standpoint, the funded work is expected to evaluate the economic consequences of power disruptions attributed to brown treesnakes on Guam. That typically includes quantifying direct and indirect costs associated with outages, and distinguishing impacts by outage frequency, duration, and type. In addition to estimating those damages, the project will compare potential control strategies by assessing their likely benefits in economic terms, specifically through the lens of outage prevention. The end goal is to provide decision-relevant analysis that can inform how different control approaches stack up when considering the costs they impose versus the outage-related economic losses they could help avoid.
Administratively, the grant is a discretionary financial assistance award issued as a cooperative agreement, which usually indicates the USGS expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, collaboration on study design, data needs, methods, deliverables, and interpretation). The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category and is listed under CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.808. The opportunity number is G26AS00117.
In terms of funding parameters and timeline, the award has a ceiling of $85,500, and USGS anticipates making one award. The opportunity was created on May 13, 2026, and the stated closing date for applications is June 12, 2026.Apply for G26AS00117
- 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 Hawaii-Pacific Island 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 2026-05-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-12. (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 $85,500.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the focus of this USGS funding opportunity?
This opportunity supports research on Guam focused on power outages linked to brown treesnakes. The project is intended to quantify the economic impacts of these snake-caused outages and use those estimates to compare the economic tradeoffs of different brown treesnake control approaches based on the outages they prevent and the types of outages avoided.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering this opportunity.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a discretionary financial assistance award issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means USGS expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration on study design, data needs, methods, deliverables, and interpretation of findings.
Is this opportunity open to the general public?
No. Eligibility is restricted to an eligible partner organization within the Hawaii-Pacific Island Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). Organizations outside that CESU network are not eligible under the terms described.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must already be an official participating partner in the Hawaii-Pacific Island CESU. The solicitation is for a single cooperative agreement application from an eligible partner organization within that CESU.
How many awards does USGS expect to make?
USGS anticipates making one award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $85,500.
What is the main purpose of the research?
The core purpose is to develop solid economic estimates of the impacts caused by brown treesnake-related power outages on Guam and then use those findings to examine economic tradeoffs among different brown treesnake control approaches, based on outage prevention outcomes.
What kinds of economic impacts is the project expected to quantify?
The project is expected to evaluate the economic consequences of power disruptions attributed to brown treesnakes, including quantifying direct and indirect costs associated with outages and distinguishing impacts by outage frequency, duration, and type.
What does the opportunity mean by comparing control strategies?
The project is expected to compare potential brown treesnake control strategies by assessing their likely benefits in economic terms, specifically through the lens of preventing power outages and avoiding certain kinds of outages.
What decision-making need is this project intended to support?
The stated end goal is to provide decision-relevant analysis that can inform how different brown treesnake control approaches compare when considering both (1) the costs they impose and (2) the outage-related economic losses they could help avoid.
What program is this opportunity offered under?
This opportunity is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program, which is a partnership-based framework used by federal agencies to support applied research, technical assistance, and education aligned with resource management needs.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing is 15.808.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is G26AS00117.
Where is the research expected to take place?
The research focus described is on Guam.
What is the application deadline?
The stated closing date for applications is June 12, 2026.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 13, 2026.
Does this solicitation request multiple applications?
No. USGS is soliciting a single cooperative agreement application from an eligible partner organization within the Hawaii-Pacific Island CESU.
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