NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements
Funder: National Park Service
Due Dates: December 31, 2027 (5pm ET, rolling review until deadline)
Funding Amounts: Master Cooperative Agreements are unfunded; individual task agreements typically $50,000–$70,000 each, with NPS obligating $30M–$40M annually across CESU projects; project durations up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports CESU network partners in collaborative research, technical assistance, and education to address natural and cultural resource issues in the National Park System.
Key Information: Applicants must be CESU network partners; Master Cooperative Agreements are required for future task funding but do not guarantee funding.