This funding supports a CESU partner to strengthen parasitology diagnostic capacity at the National Wildlife Health Center. Activities include molecular diagnostic testing, generating reference data, and collaborating with federal, state, and Tribal partners. The work advances wildlife health surveillance, early detection of parasitic diseases, and supports ecological and economic benefits on public lands, aligning with multiple Executive Orders and strategic objectives.
Eligible applicants must be participating partners of the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. This opportunity is issued under the CESU Program and targets partners providing research, technical assistance, and education.