Collaborative Research and Development

(Construction Productivity Advancement Research (CPAR) Program)
CFDA 12.114 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$28K FY2026
$147K
FY25
$28K
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 USACE NWK coordinated with University of Missouri and Colorado State University to support Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (FLW) to meet requirements of the FLW Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan through assessment of aquatic organisms movement in the Big Piney River (investigation of fish movement and monitoring endangered aquatic species and species essential to the life history of federally protected species); and quantitative geo-hydraulic assessment (dye trace) of discharge and groundwater recharge in Shanghai Spring, determine tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE) solute mass transport characteristics from the Fort Leonard Wood (FLW)-056 Site and CC FLW-001 Site into Shanghai Spring

Program Objective

To foster the development and application of advanced construction technologies that enhance productivity through collaborative R&D, field demonstrations, licensing agreements, and other commercialization and technology transfer methods.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization
  • Builder/Contractor/Developer

Any U.S. private firm, including corporations, partnerships, limited partnerships and industrial development organizations; public and private foundations; nonprofit organizations; units of State and local governments; academic institutions; and others who have interest in and the capability to address program objectives.

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Proposals recommended by USACE laboratories are evaluated and prioritized by the Construction Productivity Advancement Research (CPAR) Executive Committee. Proposals are funded in descending priority order until available funds are exhausted.

From 90 to 120 days.

Program details & compliance

Description

Sediment and Erosion Control Assessment, FLW, MO: This Program Description is to provide a study and final report of site-specific recommendations for sediment and erosion control measures, storm water improvements, and best management practices (BMPs) for Training Areas (TAs), ranges, and other identified sites at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

Mission Categories

Primary: Construction, Renewal and Operations

Other categories:
Research and Development

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Projects are based on ideas from the U.S. construction industry on how to improve productivity. Industry partners must agree to substantially produce and market products domestically. Corps laboratory must perform a significant portion of each project.

Required Documentation

Representations, certifications and other statements of proposers disclosure of lobbing activities are required.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
5 years

Contacts

Shamron Richardson
202-316-0638
Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 441 G Street NW CECT-SO, Washington, DC 20314
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-05. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:33:38.