Opportunity Information: Apply for G24AS00500
The Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number G24AS00500) is a discretionary funding announcement from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), focused on supporting science and technology research and development activities. The award is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the USGS expects to be substantially involved in the funded work (for example, through collaboration on project direction, scientific coordination, or technical input), rather than simply providing funds with minimal federal interaction. The program is listed under CFDA 15.812 and was created on 2023-10-04, with an original closing date of 2024-07-31. The stated award ceiling is $100,000, and while the notice references expected awards, the specific number of awards is not clearly provided in the source text.
At its core, the CRU Program is designed as a long-standing partnership model that links State agencies, universities, and federal partners to address applied research needs related to natural resources and wildlife. The program traces back to the 1930s, when the original nine Cooperative Units were formed, and it has expanded over time through Congressional action placing additional Units at designated universities. Today, the program includes 41 units that are jointly supported by several cooperating entities: the USGS, the host universities where Units are located, State natural resource agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute (a non-profit partner), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The intent behind this structure is to align academic research capacity with practical management questions faced by state and federal resource agencies, while also supporting training and professional development in fields connected to wildlife and natural resources.
Eligibility is notably limited. Only CRU Cooperating Universities may apply to the RWO component of the CRU Program, as authorized under the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686). In other words, this is not an open competition for all higher education institutions or research organizations; it is targeted specifically to the universities that already participate as formal CRU cooperating institutions. The opportunity category lists eligible applicants as "Others," but the narrative clarifies that eligibility is constrained to those CRU cooperating universities under the governing statute. This makes the opportunity primarily relevant to established Unit host institutions and their associated CRU program leadership and partners, rather than the broader research community.
Overall, the grant opportunity supports the continuation and execution of research work conducted within the CRU framework, leveraging the program's multi-partner model where universities, states, and federal agencies co-develop and co-support applied research and related activities. It is best understood as funding that helps maintain and advance collaborative, management-relevant research capacity housed at the network of congressionally established Cooperative Research Units, with funding decisions and project execution occurring in close coordination with USGS and other cooperating partners.Apply for G24AS00500
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Research Units Program Department of the Interior Geological Survey" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.812.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-10-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-31. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), intended to support science and technology research and development activities conducted within the Cooperative Research Units (CRU) Program framework.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is G24AS00500.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that USGS expects to be substantially involved in the funded work. That involvement can include collaboration on project direction, scientific coordination, and/or technical input, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal interaction.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.812.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on 2023-10-04.
What was the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date listed is 2024-07-31.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling is $100,000.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The notice references expected awards, but the specific number of awards is not clearly provided in the source information.
What is the CRU Program designed to do?
The CRU Program is designed as a partnership model linking State agencies, universities, and federal partners to address applied research needs related to natural resources and wildlife, while also supporting training and professional development in related fields.
What kinds of activities does this opportunity support?
It supports science and technology research and development activities carried out within the CRU framework, emphasizing applied, management-relevant research that aligns academic capability with practical natural resource and wildlife management needs.
Is this an open competition for all universities and research organizations?
No. Eligibility is notably limited and is not described as open to all higher education institutions or research organizations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only CRU Cooperating Universities may apply to the RWO component of the CRU Program, as authorized under the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686). While the opportunity category lists eligible applicants as "Others," the narrative clarifies that eligibility is constrained to those CRU cooperating universities under the governing statute.
What is the legal authority mentioned for eligibility?
Eligibility is authorized under the Cooperative Research Unit Act (Public Law 86-686).
How many Cooperative Research Units exist today?
Today, the program includes 41 units.
Where are the CRU units located?
The units are placed at designated host universities (CRU cooperating institutions).
Who are the cooperating partners that jointly support the CRU Program?
The program is jointly supported by the USGS, the host universities where Units are located, State natural resource agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute (a non-profit partner), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Why is the CRU Program structured as a multi-partner partnership?
The structure is intended to align academic research capacity with practical management questions faced by state and federal resource agencies, and to support training and professional development connected to wildlife and natural resources.
How long has the CRU Program been in existence?
The program traces back to the 1930s, when the original nine Cooperative Units were formed, and it has expanded over time through Congressional action placing additional Units at designated universities.
What is the primary focus area of the research supported under this program?
The program focuses on applied research needs related to natural resources and wildlife, carried out through coordinated work among university, state, and federal partners.
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity within the CRU framework?
Overall, it supports the continuation and execution of research work conducted within the CRU framework, helping maintain and advance collaborative, management-relevant research capacity housed within the network of congressionally established Cooperative Research Units, with project execution occurring in close coordination with USGS and other cooperating partners.
Who is this opportunity primarily relevant to?
This opportunity is primarily relevant to established CRU Unit host institutions (CRU cooperating universities) and their associated CRU program leadership and partners, rather than the broader research community.
Does USGS play a role after the award is made?
Yes. Because the award is a cooperative agreement, USGS expects substantial involvement during project execution, such as collaborating on project direction, scientific coordination, and/or technical input.
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