Wading Bird Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida
Fort Worth District · Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations (12.005)
Posted 4 Sept 2026 · 5 days left
In plain terms
The US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District funds research on wading bird responses to ecosystem restoration in southwest Florida through Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units. Awards range from 250,000 to 1.96 million US dollars for a base 12-month period plus optional follow-on periods, with statements of interest due by 5 October 2026.
A generated summary of the donor's text; the original wording is below.
Summary
1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
2) Project Title: Wading Bird Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida.
3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See attached SOO for this information.
4) Period of Performance: Base period: 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods: (4) Four 12-month FO periods. Optional Task 5: Up to 24 months from date of award and Optional Task 6: 12 months from date of award.
5) Please send responses or direct questions to:
Nicholas Aprea
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
Emily Woodruff
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: emily.t.woodruff@usace.army.mil
6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.
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Who can apply
- academia_research
- government
- ngo_cso
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean Units.