Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units

Objective

The Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network is a national, collaborative consortium of federal agencies, tribes, universities, state and local governments, and other partners that provide scientific research, technical assistance, and education on natural and cultural resource issues to federal land management, environmental, and research agencies. There are currently 17 CESUs throughout the country. Each is comprised of a host university, multiple federal agencies, and additional academic and nonfederal partners.

Who Can Apply

• Federal
• State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals)
• Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals
• Other public institution/organization
• State
• Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Who Benefits

• Anyone/general public

University faculty; federal employees by accessing increased opportunities for interdisciplinary, multi-agency research projects related to federal resource management issues; any entity which may, will, or can benefit from the contemplated activity; students, researchers, experts, and instructors as members of the general public.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements

Program Contact

anna-marie_york@fws.gov
703-358-1881