Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit
DOI-USGS1 Posted G27AS00062
Close Date:
December 7, 2026
31 days remaining
Description
The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research focused on improving the efficiency and standardization of Real-Time Quaking Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC) assay data analysis for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance, research, and management. CWD continues to expand geographically and intensify in prevalence, placing growing strain on wildlife management agencies. RT-QuIC is among the most promising tools for the detection of low-level CWD prions, but current analytical approaches lack standardization and rely heavily on subjective interpretation. This opportunity supports development of a robust, automated, and reproducible analytical pipeline that improves efficiency, repeatability, and inter-laboratory consistency.
Eligibility
This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. CESU's are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit.
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Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $1.00
- Award Ceiling
- $145,220.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $145,220.00
- Expected Awards
- 1
Key Dates
- Posted
- November 5, 2026
- Closes
- December 7, 2026 31d
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Geological Survey
- Agency Code
- DOI-USGS1
- Funding Instrument
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