Cooperative Research Units Program FY 2020

The Cooperative Research Units Program is a collaborative relationship between states, universities, the federal government, and a non-profit organization. The program is comprised of 40 Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units on university campuses in 38 states. The program's objective is to conduct research and provide technical assistance to support the conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources. • The program is jointly supported by the US Geological Survey, host universities, state natural resource agencies, the Wildlife Management Institute, and the US Fish and Wildlife Service. • Eligible applicants are limited to CRU Cooperating Universities. • The program supports research and technical assistance in areas such as fish and wildlife ecology, conservation biology, and natural resource management. • The award ceiling is $1,000,000, and the award floor is $1.