Project Grant 23DG11094200484

This $184,760 federal Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service on March 18, 2024 under the Forest Health Protection program (CFDA 10.680), supports Cornell University's project to increase infrastructure for early detection of native and invasive forest pathogens. The project aims to develop new DNA-based monitoring technologies to enhance the ability to identify and track the spread of damaging forest pests and diseases across the United States. The funding will enable Cornell University, as the prime grantee, to conduct research, implement management activities, and deliver technical services over the project period ending on September 28, 2028. This work aligns with the Forest Health Protection program's objectives to protect and manage non-federal forest resources, develop improved monitoring technologies, and promote ecosystem health. No subrecipient information was provided.