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NPS Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units (CESU) Master Cooperative Agreements

Funds National Park Service research work under a standing agreement, but only for organisations already inside the CESU network.

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The National Park Service needs science and technical help across an enormous range of ecosystems, and instead of running a fresh competition for every project, it maintains a standing network of partners it can call on. This notice is the door into that network, but only for organisations already inside it.

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units network is a consortium of 390 non-federal partne…

Master Cooperative Agreements with existing Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network partners, covering research, technical assistance, education and capacity building for natural and cultural heritage resource stewardship across the CESU network's biogeographic regions. Only current CESU network partners qualify.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Cooperative agreement
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: P23AS00132Source: www.grants.gov