Assistance Listing 15.812
Cooperative Research Units
Department of the Interior · Us Geological Survey
Assistance Listing 15.812, “Cooperative Research Units,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 3 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $4.92M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.812
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Other
Universities hosting Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units established under authority of the Cooperative Research Units Act of 1960.
Intended beneficiaries: U.S. Federal Government.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): 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.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.812. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.812
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Up to $100K | Jul 31, 2024 | 15.812 | |
| Closed | Up to $100K | Jul 28, 2023 | 15.812 | |
Cooperative Research Units ProgramGeological Survey | Closed | Up to $1M | Sep 21, 2022 | 15.812 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.812?
15.812 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Cooperative Research Units.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.812?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.812 provide?
The agency reported $4,919,997 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.