USGS Seeks Research on Snowmelt Timing and Avalanche Trends
Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has issued a funding opportunity for research on snowmelt timing and avalanche trends. Eligible applicants are partners of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). The application deadline is April 14, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking research proposals through a cooperative agreement to study the timing and trends of snowmelt and their association with wet slab avalanche occurrence. The research will investigate snowmelt patterns across different elevations and wildfire disturbance areas, utilizing advanced modeling and empirical data to analyze historical and future trends. This funding opportunity is part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program and is specifically offered to existing CESU partners.
Eligible entities must be participating partners of the Rocky Mountain CESU. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is April 14, 2026. Applicants should refer to the provided attachments for detailed program announcements, biographical sketch requirements, current and pending support forms, project abstract guidelines, and geospatial data instructions. The award maximum is $40,000.
What to do next
- Review research opportunity details and eligibility requirements for CESU partners.
- Prepare and submit research proposals by the April 14, 2026 deadline.
- Consult provided attachments for application forms and guidelines.
Source document (simplified)
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Agency: Geological Survey
Assistance Listings: 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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).
Grantor contact information
Description
RACHEL MILLER
rachelmiller@usgs.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| C.Programannouncement_G26AS00093.docx | C. Program announcement G26AS00093.docx | Mar 12, 2026 04:53 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTA-Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-02793.pdf | ATTACHMENT A | Mar 12, 2026 04:56 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTB-Common-formcurrent-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf | ATTACHMENT B | Mar 12, 2026 04:57 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTC-ProjectAbstractSummaryRequirement.docx | ATTACHMENT C | Mar 12, 2026 04:57 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTD-GeospatialData_Instructions.docx | ATTACHMENT D | Mar 12, 2026 04:57 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 14, 2026
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM, ET, on the listed application due date
Application process
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Award
$40,000
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$40,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
G26AS00093
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
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Posted date:
March 12, 2026
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