ActiveGRANT

Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)

Name: Cooperative Agreement for Affiliated Partner with the Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
Creator: Department of the Interior
Keywords: GRANT

Department of the InteriorGeological Survey

AI Overview

Seeks scientific research on invasive plant risks in Hawaiʻi, analyzing horticultural trade and invasion records to identify high-risk species and areas. Findings will guide early detection, screening, and management to reduce wildfire, erosion, and ecosystem harm.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of the Interior

Funding Amount

$1 – $435,000

Release Date

October 14, 2026

Due Date

November 14, 2026

Official Description

<p style="margin-left:0in;">Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, biosecurity, ecosystem functioning, and human well-being in Hawaiʻi. Managers are increasingly concerned about the horticultural trade because it is the predominant pathway for non-native plant introduction in the state. However, they currently lack information about which species pose the greatest risk now and in the future. By analyzing invasion records and ornamental trade data for approximately 19,0...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedOct 15, 2026 at 1:04 PM