Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
USGS is funding research with a Gulf Coast partner to improve models predicting how coastal sediment properties affect storm impacts, aiming to enhance coastal resilience and emergency preparedness.
Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: September 11, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 total; typically for a 3-year project; 1 award expected
Summary: Supports research by a Gulf Coast CESU partner to model and predict coastal geomorphic response to storms, focusing on geotechnical sediment properties.
Key Information: Applicant must be a partner in the Gulf Coast CESU Program.
Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a partner from the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to advance research on the effects of spatial geotechnical sediment properties on coastal geomorphic response during storm impacts. The goal is to improve predictive capabilities for storm impacts along the U.S. coastline, addressing the need for risk models that account for coastal flooding and erosion. The project will enhance coupled ocean-wave-sediment modeling systems to better simulate how sediment variability influences coastal change during extreme weather events, supporting emergency preparedness and infrastructure management. The research aligns with national strategies on energy security and disaster preparedness and is funded through supplemental disaster appropriations following hurricanes Ian and Fiona.
