Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Great Lakes - Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
USGS is funding a partner to boost wildlife disease diagnostics, especially parasitology, at the National Wildlife Health Center to strengthen surveillance, data sharing, and public safety across federal and state agencies.
Funder: Geological Survey
Due Dates: September 4, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $276,000 total over 5 years; estimated $55,874 available for year 1; 1 anticipated award
Summary: Supports a CESU partner to provide wildlife disease molecular diagnostics and build parasitology capacity at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center.
Key Information: Only open to current partners of the Great Lakes – Northern Forest CESU Program.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) seeks a partner institution within the Great Lakes – Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) to provide advanced wildlife disease molecular diagnostic testing, with a focus on parasitology, and to build diagnostic capacity at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center (NWHC). The program addresses a critical gap in parasitology services, aiming to enhance the detection, characterization, and monitoring of parasitic diseases in wildlife. The work will generate high-quality reference data, support training of NWHC staff, and facilitate the sharing of results and expertise with federal, state, Tribal, and other partners, ultimately supporting wildlife health, national security, and public safety.
