Opportunity Information: Apply for G27AS00073
This funding opportunity (G27AS00073) is a discretionary cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (CFDA 15.808) through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, specifically the Hawai'i-Pacific Islands CESU. The purpose is to support applied science and decision-ready tools that help agencies and land managers reduce the impacts of invasive species in Hawai'i, with a strong emphasis on credible, impartial, and actionable research delivered through a close working relationship between the recipient and the federal sponsor (as is typical for cooperative agreements).
The project focus is on non-native ornamental plants moving through the horticultural trade, which is described as the primary pathway for new plant introductions in Hawai'i. Managers are concerned because they do not currently have a clear, data-driven picture of which species in commerce are most likely to escape cultivation, establish in the wild, and become harmful invaders under Hawai'i conditions now or in the future. To address that gap, the work will analyze invasion records together with ornamental trade data for roughly 19,000 plant taxa. The core output is a risk-based understanding of which horticultural species are most likely to establish, where establishment risk is highest geographically, and which species should be prioritized for screening, early detection, and management.
A major component of the expected work is integrating multiple lines of evidence to create practical risk products. The opportunity highlights combining invasion history, weed risk assessment scores, and nursery location information, then examining how those risks overlap with human infrastructure and conservation lands. In practical terms, this points toward geospatial analyses and mapping that can show hotspots of likely spread or establishment, and it also suggests prioritization lists that identify species of concern before they become widespread. The intent is to produce information that partners can directly use to improve prevention (risk-based screening), readiness (early detection priorities), and on-the-ground planning (management strategies and targeting).
The anticipated users of the results include both federal and state partners involved in conservation and natural resource management, specifically naming the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife. The broader rationale is that better invasive plant prevention and response can also reduce secondary hazards that invasive plants can worsen, including wildfire risk and erosion, which in turn affects public safety and infrastructure.
The notice ties the work to several recent policy directives and Administration priorities. It explicitly connects the invasive species focus to preparedness and hazard mitigation goals described in EO 14239 on state and local preparedness, and it frames the scientific approach as aligned with EO 14303 and related secretarial direction on "gold standard" science, emphasizing leadership in adaptation science and the production of reliable, impartial evidence. Beyond invasive species, the opportunity states that CESU-supported projects should advance Administration priorities such as energy dominance, critical mineral development, water security, infrastructure resilience, and natural hazard preparedness. It also signals openness to interdisciplinary methods and expertise, including hydrology, geology, geospatial science, biosecurity, and near-earth space science, particularly where these fields help address extreme events like drought, flooding, wildland fire, coastal erosion, severe storms, and geologic hazards, and translate into decision-support tools for managers.
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Hawai'i-Pacific Islands CESU Program, reflecting the CESU model of formal partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and education. The opportunity anticipates a single award with a ceiling of $435,000. The posting date is October 14, 2026, and the original closing date is November 14, 2026.Apply for G27AS00073
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-10-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-11-14. (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 $435,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number and who is issuing it?
The opportunity is Funding Opportunity G27AS00073. It is being issued by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under CFDA 15.808 through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network, specifically the Hawai'i-Pacific Islands CESU.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That means the recipient is expected to have a close working relationship with the federal sponsor, which is typical for cooperative agreements.
What is the overall purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support applied science and decision-ready tools that help agencies and land managers reduce the impacts of invasive species in Hawai'i, with an emphasis on credible, impartial, and actionable research.
What invasive species pathway is the project focused on?
The project focuses on non-native ornamental plants moving through the horticultural trade, described in the notice as the primary pathway for new plant introductions in Hawai'i.
What management problem is this work trying to solve?
The notice describes a key gap: managers do not currently have a clear, data-driven picture of which ornamental species in commerce are most likely to escape cultivation, establish in the wild, and become harmful invaders under Hawai'i conditions now or in the future.
Approximately how many plant taxa are expected to be analyzed?
The opportunity indicates analysis of invasion records together with ornamental trade data for roughly 19,000 plant taxa.
What are the main expected outputs or deliverables?
The core output is a risk-based understanding of (1) which horticultural species are most likely to establish, (2) where establishment risk is highest geographically, and (3) which species should be prioritized for screening, early detection, and management.
What kinds of data and evidence are expected to be integrated?
The notice highlights integrating multiple lines of evidence, including invasion history, weed risk assessment scores, and nursery location information.
Is geospatial analysis or mapping part of the expected work?
Yes. The opportunity points toward geospatial analyses and mapping to show hotspots of likely spread or establishment, including examining how risks overlap with human infrastructure and conservation lands.
How are “risk products” expected to be used in practice?
The intent is to produce information partners can directly use to improve prevention (risk-based screening), readiness (early detection priorities), and on-the-ground planning (management strategies and targeting).
Who are the anticipated users or partner agencies for the results?
The anticipated users include federal and state conservation and natural resource management partners. The notice specifically names the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Hawai'i Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife.
Why does the notice link invasive plant management to wildfire and erosion?
The notice states that improved prevention and response can reduce secondary hazards that invasive plants can worsen, including wildfire risk and erosion, which can affect public safety and infrastructure.
How does this opportunity describe the scientific expectations for the project?
The opportunity emphasizes credible, impartial, actionable research and frames the approach as aligned with “gold standard” science and the production of reliable, impartial evidence delivered through a close working relationship with the federal sponsor.
Does the notice reference executive orders or policy directives?
Yes. It explicitly connects the invasive species focus to preparedness and hazard mitigation goals described in EO 14239, and frames the scientific approach as aligned with EO 14303 and related secretarial direction on “gold standard” science.
Are there broader Administration priority areas mentioned beyond invasive species?
Yes. The opportunity states CESU-supported projects should advance Administration priorities such as energy dominance, critical mineral development, water security, infrastructure resilience, and natural hazard preparedness.
What disciplines or areas of expertise does the notice say may be relevant?
The notice signals openness to interdisciplinary methods and expertise, including hydrology, geology, geospatial science, biosecurity, and near-earth space science, particularly where these help address extreme events and translate into decision-support tools.
What types of extreme events or hazards are mentioned as examples?
The notice mentions extreme events such as drought, flooding, wildland fire, coastal erosion, severe storms, and geologic hazards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Hawai'i-Pacific Islands CESU Program.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (ceiling) for this award?
The award ceiling listed in the notice is $435,000.
What are the key dates listed in the posting?
The posting date is October 14, 2026. The original closing date is November 14, 2026.
What is the CESU program context for this opportunity?
The notice describes the CESU model as a network of formal partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and education, and this opportunity is being run through the Hawai'i-Pacific Islands CESU.
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