Aquatic Fauna and Primary Production in the Florida Everglades
🏛 Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research organizations participating in Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESUs) within specific regional units. Only applicants under the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida-Caribbean Units can apply. The project focuses on aquatic fauna and primary production research in the Florida Everglades ecosystem. A base period of 12 months plus four optional 12-month follow-on periods is supported through cooperative agreements.
The work must align with the Scope of Work provided by the Fort Worth District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. No full study proposal or budget is requested at the initial stage—only a Statement of Interest. Cost sharing is not required.
This is a competitive research opportunity for organizations specializing in ecosystem study and restoration work in coastal and wetland environments.
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Program description
1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
2) Project Title: Aquatic Fauna and Primary Production in the Florida Everglades
3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See Attached SOO.
4) Period of Performance: Base period: 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods: (4) four 12-month FO periods
5) Please send responses or direct questions to:
Nicholas Aprea
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
Kathy Mitchell
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil
6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of Interest
- CESU affiliation verification
- Scope of Work alignment document
- Contact information for grants specialist and project manager
Program contact
- 👤 Nicholas A Aprea Grant Specialist
- 📧 nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
- 📞 817-886-1925
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.005 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$104,256,557
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$46,204,785
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$42,188,833
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$29,343,293
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$25,536,048
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$19,552,583
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$15,967,466
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$15,518,066
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$14,569,316
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$13,800,451
Top States by Funding
- HI 17 awards $74.1M
- CA 20 awards $54.0M
- AK 13 awards $42.4M
- CO 1 awards $42.2M
- LA 3 awards $32.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.005). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $49,167,599 | |
| 2025 | $112,165,475 | |
| 2026 est. | $115,000,000 |
FAQ
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Only Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESUs) affiliated with the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida-Caribbean regional units. Verify your CESU membership before applying.
What is the timeline for submitting a Statement of Interest?
Responses are due within 30 calendar days of the posting date. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities and deliverables are supported?
Research on aquatic fauna and primary production in the Florida Everglades. Specific work requirements are detailed in the attached Scope of Work (SOO).
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this funding opportunity.
What is the funding range and project duration?
Awards range from $996,800 to $4,984,000. Projects run for a 12-month base period with four optional 12-month follow-on periods (up to 5 years total).
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact the grants specialist early. Nicholas Aprea and Kathy Mitchell can clarify the Scope of Work and your CESU eligibility before submitting.
- Review your CESU membership thoroughly. Verify that your organization falls within one of the three eligible regional units to avoid disqualification.
- Focus your Statement of Interest on alignment with the provided SOO. The grant emphasizes that a full proposal is not requested now—keep initial responses concise and targeted.
- Plan for a multi-year commitment. The base year plus optional follow-on periods mean you should secure institutional support for up to 5 years before applying.
- Prepare budget justification early. Even though full budgets aren't requested initially, have preliminary budget planning ready for when it's requested during the review process.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without confirming CESU membership in an eligible regional unit. Submitting full proposals or detailed budgets when only a Statement of Interest is requested. Missing the 30-day deadline for initial responses.
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