Opportunity Information: Apply for W9126G262SOI9598
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District is soliciting responses for a cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Aquatic Fauna Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida" (Funding Opportunity Number W9126G262SOI9598). The effort falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category (CFDA 12.005) and is being competed as an "Other" opportunity category using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument. The government is not requesting a full study proposal or a detailed budget at this stage; instead, interested parties are expected to submit a response/statement of interest, with the anticipated technical scope described in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO) referenced in the notice.
The purpose of the opportunity, as indicated by the title and the agency context, is to support work that evaluates how aquatic fauna in Southwest Florida respond to ecosystem restoration activities. While the specific tasks, study design, target species, and monitoring approaches are not spelled out in the brief announcement text itself, the notice makes clear that the government will rely on the attached SOO for the detailed description of anticipated work. The award is expected to support research, monitoring, or assessment activities that align with USACE ecosystem restoration goals in the region, with an emphasis on understanding ecological outcomes for aquatic animals as restoration actions are implemented over time.
The anticipated period of performance is structured as a 12-month base period starting from the date of award, with the potential for up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods. These follow-on periods are explicitly contingent on the availability of funding, meaning the overall project could last as long as five years in total if all options are exercised and funds remain available. The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,925,000 and indicates that USACE expects to make one award.
Eligibility is limited in a specific way: this opportunity is only available to participants within certain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions, namely the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean CESU Regions. In practical terms, only organizations that are part of, or eligible through, those CESU networks should consider responding, because the government is restricting competition to those CESU partners.
Regarding timing and process, responses/Statements of Interest are required to be posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before the government makes a selection decision and requests full proposals. The notice shows a closing date of 2026-10-12, and the opportunity was created on 2026-09-11, which aligns with that 30-day posting window. After reviewing the submitted statements of interest, USACE would then decide which party (or parties) to invite for a full proposal and budget, rather than collecting full proposals from everyone upfront.
For coordination and questions, USACE provides two points of contact at the Fort Worth District: Maria Lopez, Grants Specialist (Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil), and Emily Woodruff, Project Manager (Emily.T.Woodruff@usace.army.mil). Interested applicants are expected to use these contacts for clarification and to ensure their response aligns with the SOO and CESU eligibility requirements.Apply for W9126G262SOI9598
- The Fort Worth District in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Aquatic Fauna Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.005.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-09-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-10-12. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,925,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The cooperative agreement opportunity is titled "Aquatic Fauna Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W9126G262SOI9598.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District.
What type of award is expected?
USACE indicates this will be competed as an "Other" opportunity category using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument.
What program category does this opportunity fall under?
The notice places the effort under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA 12.005.
What is the overall purpose of this project?
Based on the title and context provided, the purpose is to support work evaluating how aquatic fauna in Southwest Florida respond to ecosystem restoration activities. The expected work may include research, monitoring, or assessment activities aligned with USACE ecosystem restoration goals, with an emphasis on understanding ecological outcomes for aquatic animals over time.
Where can I find the detailed technical scope?
The announcement states that the anticipated technical scope is described in an attached Statement of Objectives (SOO) referenced in the notice. The SOO is intended to provide the detailed description of anticipated work.
Is the government requesting a full proposal at this stage?
No. The government is not requesting a full study proposal at this stage.
Is a detailed budget required with the initial submission?
No. The government is not requesting a detailed budget at this stage.
What should applicants submit initially?
Interested parties are expected to submit a response/statement of interest via Grants.gov, based on the information provided and the SOO referenced in the notice.
How will USACE move from statements of interest to full proposals?
According to the notice, USACE will review submitted statements of interest and then decide which party (or parties) to request a full proposal and budget from, rather than collecting full proposals from everyone upfront.
How long is the project period?
The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period starting from the date of award, with the potential for up to four additional 12-month follow-on periods.
What conditions apply to the follow-on periods?
The follow-on periods are contingent on the availability of funding. If all follow-on periods are exercised and funds remain available, the overall project could last up to five years total.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $1,925,000.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE indicates it expects to make one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to participants within specific Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) regions: the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean CESU Regions.
Does this mean the competition is limited?
Yes. The notice states the opportunity is only available to participants in the listed CESU regions, meaning competition is restricted to those CESU partners.
Where must the statement of interest be submitted?
Responses/statements of interest are expected to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the posting/response window mentioned in the notice?
The notice states that responses/statements of interest are required to be posted on Grants.gov for 30 days before the government makes a selection decision and requests full proposals.
What are the key dates listed in the notice?
The opportunity was created on 2026-09-11, and the closing date is listed as 2026-10-12, which aligns with the referenced 30-day posting window.
Who are the points of contact for questions or coordination?
The Fort Worth District points of contact listed in the notice are:
- Maria Lopez, Grants Specialist: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil
- Emily Woodruff, Project Manager: Emily.T.Woodruff@usace.army.mil
What should applicants use the points of contact for?
The notice indicates interested applicants are expected to use these contacts for clarification and to help ensure their response aligns with the SOO and the CESU eligibility requirements.
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