Description
This cooperative agreement funds a two‑year research project to develop predictive modeling tools that assess the likelihood and impacts of non‑native fish invasions in Northwest freshwater streams, supporting native bull trout recovery and broader ecosystem resilience. The award is limited to one partner that is already an affiliated member of the Pacific Northwest CESU.
• Funding: $360,000 total (single award)
• Duration: 2 years, with all funds obligated at award start
• Scope: Develop, calibrate, and validate a spatial‑temporal invasion risk model; co‑produce management‑scenario analyses; deliver data products, reports, and a data‑management plan
• Required expertise: Hydrology, geospatial analysis, biosecurity, ecological modeling, and stakeholder engagement (federal, state, Tribal)
• Deliverables: Technical narrative, model code/software, GIS data layers, annual progress reports, final technical and financial reports, and public dissemination of results
• Eligibility: Must be a participating partner of the Pacific Northwest CESU (e.g., university, research institute, Tribal organization, or state agency)
• Submission: Electronic application via Grants.gov using FOA number G27AS00074; deadline 11/14/2026 11:59 PM ET
• Evaluation criteria: Scientific merit (30 pts), applicant experience (25 pts), work plan quality (25 pts), alignment with DOI/E.O. priorities (20 pts)