Opportunity Information: Apply for G25AS00324
This funding opportunity (G25AS00324) is a US Geological Survey (USGS) cooperative agreement aimed specifically at partners in the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network. The project focuses on advanced research to characterize the composition of gases and fluids in deep-sea environments along the Aleutian Island Arc within the US Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Because the Aleutian Arc is still relatively understudied compared with other US waters, there are major gaps in basic knowledge about seafloor habitats, environmental resources, and volcanic hazards. The central purpose of the award is to improve the scientific understanding of active submarine volcanism by closely examining the chemical and physical signatures found in fluids and gases emerging from the seafloor.
The work is being led out of the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) in Gainesville, Florida, and connects to broader USGS efforts to study deep-sea ecosystems and natural resources. USGS notes that this research is conducted in coordination with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and other state and federal partners, reflecting a management-driven need for better baseline science. In practical terms, the award supports efforts that can strengthen how agencies understand where deep-sea environments occur, how they are distributed, and how sensitive they may be to disturbance. The results are intended to feed directly into informed decision-making for natural resource management across the US EEZ.
Applicants are expected to bring strong technical capability in collecting and analyzing deep-ocean fluid and gas samples. The opportunity emphasizes the ability to sample, quantify, and then synthesize analytical results from discrete areas, meaning the partner should be prepared not only to run lab analyses but also to integrate findings into a coherent interpretation of hydrothermal systems. A major expected contribution is the development or refinement of best practices for detecting hydrothermal activity and for identifying indications of associated mineral deposits. That combination matters because hydrothermal vents can signal both geologic hazards (linked to volcanism) and the potential presence of mineral resources, and agencies need reliable methods to detect and evaluate these systems.
The award is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.808, which typically means USGS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. The maximum award amount listed is $71,400, with the closing date shown as August 10, 2025, and the posting date as July 10, 2025. Eligibility is limited: only organizations that are already participating partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU Program can apply. Overall, the opportunity is designed to produce new, actionable scientific information that supports resource and hazard management in a remote part of the US EEZ, while also strengthening standardized approaches for identifying hydrothermal activity and interpreting what fluid and gas chemistry reveals about submarine volcanic processes.Apply for G25AS00324
- The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Agreement for affiliated Partner with the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-07-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $71,400.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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FAQs: USGS Cooperative Agreement G25AS00324 (Pacific Northwest CESU)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The funding opportunity number is G25AS00324.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
What type of award is being offered?
The award is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, USGS expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funding. In other words, the work is intended to be carried out collaboratively with USGS engagement during the project.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.808.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations that are already participating partners in the Pacific Northwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program.
Is this opportunity open to organizations outside the Pacific Northwest CESU network?
No. The opportunity is aimed specifically at partners in the Pacific Northwest CESU network, and eligibility is explicitly limited to participating partners in that program.
What geographic area is the research focused on?
The work focuses on deep-sea environments along the Aleutian Island Arc within the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The central purpose is to improve scientific understanding of active submarine volcanism by closely examining the chemical and physical signatures found in fluids and gases emerging from the seafloor.
Why is the Aleutian Island Arc a priority for this research?
USGS notes that the Aleutian Arc is relatively understudied compared with other U.S. waters, leaving major gaps in basic knowledge about seafloor habitats, environmental resources, and volcanic hazards.
What kinds of samples are expected to be collected and analyzed?
The opportunity emphasizes collecting and analyzing deep-ocean fluid and gas samples from discrete areas on the seafloor.
What technical capabilities are applicants expected to have?
Applicants are expected to have strong technical capability in collecting and analyzing deep-ocean fluid and gas samples, including the ability to sample, quantify, and synthesize analytical results into a coherent interpretation.
What does USGS mean by synthesizing results from discrete areas?
From the provided description, it means the partner should be prepared not only to run laboratory analyses, but also to integrate findings from specific sampled locations into a broader, coherent interpretation of hydrothermal systems and related processes.
What are hydrothermal systems and why are they important in this opportunity?
This opportunity centers on detecting and interpreting hydrothermal activity, using the chemistry and physical signatures of fluids and gases that emerge from the seafloor. Hydrothermal vents can indicate both geologic hazards linked to submarine volcanism and the potential presence of mineral resources.
Are best practices or methods development part of the expected work?
Yes. A major expected contribution is the development or refinement of best practices for detecting hydrothermal activity and identifying indications of associated mineral deposits.
How does this research support natural resource management?
The results are intended to provide better baseline science that helps agencies understand where deep-sea environments occur, how they are distributed, and how sensitive they may be to disturbance. The findings are intended to feed directly into informed decision-making for natural resource management across the U.S. EEZ.
How does this work relate to volcanic hazards?
The project is designed to improve understanding of active submarine volcanism. Because hydrothermal vents and related fluid and gas signatures can be associated with volcanic activity, better detection and interpretation can support improved understanding of geologic hazards in the region.
Does the opportunity mention coordination with other agencies or partners?
Yes. USGS states the research is conducted in coordination with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and other state and federal partners.
Which USGS center is leading this work?
The work is being led out of the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) in Gainesville, Florida.
How does this project connect to broader USGS efforts?
According to the description, it connects to broader USGS efforts to study deep-sea ecosystems and natural resources, and it is framed as addressing a management-driven need for better baseline science.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $71,400.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date is July 10, 2025.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date shown is August 10, 2025.
What is the overall intended outcome of the project?
The opportunity is designed to produce new, actionable scientific information that supports resource and hazard management in a remote part of the U.S. EEZ, while also strengthening standardized approaches for identifying hydrothermal activity and interpreting what fluid and gas chemistry reveals about submarine volcanic processes.
What kind of deliverable value is USGS emphasizing?
Based on the description, USGS is emphasizing actionable baseline science for management decisions, improved understanding of deep-sea environment distribution and sensitivity, and standardized or improved best practices for detecting hydrothermal activity and identifying possible mineral deposit indicators.
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