Cooperative Research Units

Objective

To work in partnership with States and universities to address the information needs of local, State, and Federal fish, wildlife, and natural resource agencies through research, technical assistance, and education.

Who Can Apply

• Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)

Universities hosting Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units established under authority of the Cooperative Research Units Act of 1960.

Who Benefits

• Federal
• Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans)
• Anyone/general public
• Scientist/Researchers
• Industrialist/ Business person
• State
• Local

Federal, State and local governments, industry and public decision makers, research scientists, State institutions of higher education, and the general public will ultimately benefit from the program.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)

Program Contact

jthompson@usgs.gov
(703) 648-4262