Open W9126G262SOI8872 CFDA 12.005 Discretionary

Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey – Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)

Posted by Fort Worth District

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey – Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) — is cataloged under number W9126G262SOI8872 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.005, posted by Fort Worth District. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 18, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $355,000 -- $2,803,895. It expects to issue 1 award. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on April 17, 2026. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$355,000 -- $2,803,895

Close Date

April 17, 2026

Posted

March 18, 2026

Expected Awards

1

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposal and budget are NOT requested at this time. A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Alaska & Colorado Plateau Regions Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $355,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. To be considered for award, the intended Recipient AND intended Subrecipients and contracted vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment. Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by Noon, Local Time (CDT), 17 April 2026 via email to the parties listed below. Direct questions via email no later than Noon, Local Time (CDT) 27 March 2026 to the parties listed below. Cheryl Vendemia Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil AND David Leptien Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil Description of Anticipated Work and Period of Performance: Refer to RSOI for details. Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Cheryl Vendemia <br/>Grantor <br/>Phone 817-253-3341

Key Dates

Posted March 18, 2026
Close Date April 17, 2026
Archive Date May 17, 2026
Last Updated March 18, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey – Salmon Monitoring for Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)", offered by Fort Worth District. It is associated with CFDA program 12.005. NOTE: At this time we are only requesting that you demonstrate available qualifications and capability for performing similar or same type of work by submitting a Statement of Interest. A full proposa...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is April 17, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $355,000 -- $2,803,895. Expected number of awards: 1.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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