Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Past Funding Opportunities


March 9, 2026

Funding Opportunity: American Cetacean Society 2026 Research Grants

The American Cetacean Society, Los Angeles Chapter (ACS-LA) is currently accepting applications for two 2026 Research Grants in the amount of $3,000 apiece to be awarded to two qualified cetacean researchers. It is open to anyone (student/teacher/marine biologist/etc.) who is doing research that falls within their eligibility requirements. Eligibility requirements can be found on the…


January 26, 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Funding Opportunity: Oyster Pads and Wave Trip at Long Bird Island, Houston Ship Channel

Project Title: Oyster Pads and Wave Trip at Long Bird Island, Houston Ship Channel A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the recipient’s CESU…


July 2, 2025

Department of the Navy Funding Opportunity: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF CYCAD SCALE, AULACASPIS YASUMATSUI, ON CYCAS MICRONESICA

Request for Statements of Interest/Request for Proposals: Biological Control of Cycad Scale, Aulacaspis Yasumatsui, on Cycas Micronesia [N40192-25-2-8012] Amount: Not to exceed $251,353.56 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The Department of the Navy (DON) intends to use fiscal year 2025 funds for this project. In order to be considered, Statements of Interest shall…


July 1, 2025

USACE Funding Opportunity: Management Species – Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys, Wake Island Airfield

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST (W9126G-25-2-SOI-5805) for Management Species – Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys, Wake Island Airfield Applicants must be a member in one of the following Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Regions: Pacific Northwest, Hawaii-Pacific Islands, and Californian Regions. Approximately $271,430.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the Base Period. Additional…


USACE Funding Opportunity: Management of Invasive Species – Biosecurity Wake Island Airfield

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF INTEREST (W9126G-25-2-SOI-4998) for Management of Invasive Species – Biosecurity Wake Island AirfieldApplicants must be a member in one of the following Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units Regions: Pacific Northwest, Hawaii-Pacific Islands, and Californian Regions Approximately $230,402.00 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may…


April 2, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Prepare Cultural Landscape Inventory for Colony Mill Road in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

PROJECT TITLE: PREPARE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE INVENTORY FOR COLONY MILL ROAD IN SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking the assistance of principal investigator(s) for a project to complete a Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) of the Colony Mill Road in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI), California. ELIGIBILITY:This opportunity…


March 26, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Biological Control Of Cycad Scale

Project Title: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF CYCAD SCALE, AULACASPIS YASUMATSUI, ON CYCAS MICRONESICA Proposed Target Amount: $251,354.00 Background: Fadang or Micronesian cycad (Cycas micronesica), an endemic plant found on the islands of Guam and Rota, was the dominant plant and the most abundant ‘tree’ in Guam’s forests in 2000. The invasion of the cycad scale Aulacaspis…


February 4, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Population Viability Analysis for Feral Horse Management Scenarios at Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Theodore Roosevelt National Park (THRO) is seeking a CESU member to conduct a project entitled “Population Viability Analysis for Feral Horse Management Scenarios at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.” The results of the genetic analyses and population viability models will inform horse herd management at THRO. Full details may be found in the attachment “RSOI PVA…


January 23, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Glacier National Park Conservancy – Jerry O’Neal Student Research Fellowship

Applications are now being accepted for the Glacier National Park Conservancy – Jerry O’Neal Research Fellowship for work in Glacier National Park. The fellowship aims to provide educational assistance for students seeking to understand natural and cultural resource issues and how these interact with human values. Special consideration will be given to proposals that address the following: Competition is open…


January 10, 2025

Funding Opportunity: Graduate Student Research in Rocky Mountain National Park

Graduate Student Funding Available for Research in Rocky Mountain National Park! Rocky Mountain National Park and Rocky Mountain Conservancy are currently accepting applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship. The Bailey Research Fellowship provides opportunities for highly qualified graduate students to conduct research in the park and communicate their work to the public. The fellowship provides park housing, a living stipend, and support for research supplies and conference attendance. The…



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