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CFDA 15.812: Cooperative Research Units

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.

Also known as
CRU
Assistance types
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS (DISCRETIONARY GRANTS)
Official listing
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Objectives

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.

Eligible applicants

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

Financial assistance range

Past Fiscal Year (2024): $15,252,979.73 Current Fiscal Estimate Year (2025): $15,500,000.00* Budget Fiscal Year Estimate (2026): $0 Research Work Orders funded with reimbursable funds provided by other Federal programs. No funds appropriated to the program are set aside or are separately identifiable for project grants. Recipients request payment as needed throughout the award period. *Levels shown are notional.

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.