Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Posted: Mar 12, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 04/25/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$40,000
Award Ceiling
$40,000
Award Floor
$1
Expected Number of Awards
1
Description
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research on the timing and trends of snowmelt and associations with wet slab avalanche occurrence. USGS seeks research to investigate patterns of snowmelt onset and duration across different elevations and wildfire disturbance areas, and to utilize advanced modeling tools and empirical data to study how these patterns have evolved over time as well as future trends.
Synopsis
The US Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research on the timing and trends of snowmelt and associations with wet slab avalanche occurrence. USGS seeks research to investigate patterns of snowmelt onset and duration across different elevations and wildfire disturbance areas, and to utilize advanced modeling tools and empirical data to study how these patterns have evolved over time as well as future trends.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU"s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 15.808 - U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Contact Information
Agency: Geological Survey
Contact: Geological Survey
Email: rachelmiller@usgs.gov
Phone: 916-278-9331
RACHEL MILLER
rachelmiller@usgs.gov
rachelmiller@usgs.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Mar 25, 2026 10:10:17 AM EDT
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