Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
Posted by Fort Worth District
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) — is cataloged under number W9126G262SOI8775 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.005, posted by Fort Worth District. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on April 2, 2026. The funding category is Other, delivered as a cooperative agreement.
Award economics. The award range on file is $522,500 -- $4,126,859. 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 May 4, 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
$522,500 -- $4,126,859
Close Date
May 4, 2026
Posted
April 2, 2026
Expected Awards
1
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Description
Not: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: MARINE MAMMAL AND HABITAT MONITORING COOK INLET BELUGA WHALE PREY for JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON (JBER) Brief Description: Work is to be performed for the U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC), 673d Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) through a cooperative agreement with a Non-Federal Entity (NFE). The purpose of this project is to conduct a multi-year study of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale (CIBW) and their habitat in and around JBER. The data collected will inform JBER's environmental management, support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and contribute to the overall recovery of the CIBW population. Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from date of award, 12 months technical support and 6 months administrative for onboarding, preparation, seasonal delays, analysis and reporting. Six (6) 18-month Follow-On Periods may be available subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate field planning, subcontracting activities, and reporting activities Please send responses to and submit questions NLT the dates identified in the Yvonne Howard Email: yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil AND David Leptien Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil Timeline for Review: See attached RSOI
Eligibility
25
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Agency Contact
Yvonne Howard <br/>Grantor <br/>Phone 817-751-9737
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