USGS grant for non-native species biosurveillance research
Summary
The USGS has issued a funding opportunity (G26AS00095) offering up to $171,003 for research developing early detection and rapid response (EDRR) strategies to model first records of non-native species for biosurveillance purposes. Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit. Applications are due April 30, 2026.
What changed
The USGS is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement to research novel biosurveillance approaches based on modeling first records of non-native species. The project aims to test whether such models can guide early detection and rapid response efforts to reduce ecological and economic costs of species invasions. The funding amount is $171,003, with applications closing April 30, 2026.
Potential applicants who are members of the Hawaii-Pacific Islands CESU should review eligibility requirements and prepare applications through Grants.gov by the deadline. The program requires standard biographical sketches, current and pending support documentation, project abstracts, and geospatial data per USGS requirements.
What to do next
- Verify eligibility as a Hawaii-Pacific Islands CESU partner before applying
- Prepare required attachments including biographical sketch, current and pending support, project abstract, and geospatial data
- Submit application through Grants.gov by 11:59 PM ET on April 30, 2026
Source document (simplified)
Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
Agency: Geological Survey
Assistance Listings: 15.808 -- U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection
Last Updated: March 30, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in a novel biosurveillance approach based on modeling first records of non-native species. Quickly locating new populations of non-native species can reduce the ecological and economic costs of species invasions. The development of an Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) strategy requires real-world testing and integration with rapid assessment and response. This project will implement EDRR to test whether models of first records can successfully be used to guide biosurveillance.
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 Hawaii-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
Grantor contact information
Description
RACHEL MILLER
rachelmiller@usgs.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| C.ProgramAnnouncement_G26AS00095.docx | C. Program Announcement G26AS00095.docx | Mar 30, 2026 02:43 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTABiographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279_3.pdf | ATTACHMENT A Biographical-sketch-common-form-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf | Mar 30, 2026 02:43 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTBCommon-formcurrent-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-02793.pdf | ATTACHMENT B Common-form current-and-pending-support-doi-omb-3145-0279 3.pdf | Mar 30, 2026 02:44 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTCProjectAbstractSummary_Requirement.docx | ATTACHMENT C Project Abstract Summary Requirement.docx | Mar 30, 2026 02:44 PM UTC |
| ATTACHMENTDGeospatialDataInstructions.docx | ATTACHMENT D Geospatial Data Instructions.docx | Mar 30, 2026 02:44 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 30, 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
$171,003
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$171,003
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
G26AS00095
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
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Posted date:
March 30, 2026
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