Cultural Resources Technical Guidance Support for Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
🏛 Department of Defense
Can you apply?
This grant is for members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program within the Colorado Plateau/Great Plains/Rocky Mountains region. Only CESU member organizations may apply through a cooperative agreement mechanism.
The work supports cultural resources technical guidance for Joint Base San Antonio. A Statement of Interest demonstrating qualifications and capability is required initially; full proposals are not requested at this stage.
The base period is 12 months from award, with potential five-year extension options pending funding availability.
This grant is for members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program within the Colorado Plateau/Great Plains/Rocky Mountains region. Only CESU member organizations may apply through a cooperative agreement mechanism.
The work supports cultural resources technical guidance for Joint Base San Antonio. A Statement of Interest demonstrating qualifications and capability is required initially; full proposals are not requested at this stage.
The base period is 12 months from award, with potential five-year extension options pending funding availability.
Program description
Project Title: Cultural Resources Technical Guidance Support for Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) identified above. Award will be made upon mutual agreement and acceptance of the terms and conditions contained in the request for proposal and the recipient’s CESU Joint and Cooperative Agreement (also known as the CESU Master Agreement).
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $479,752.50 is expected to be available to support this project for Task 1 and
Task 2 of the Base Period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives.
Period of Performance. The base period of the agreement will extend 12 months from date of award. There may be up to five 12-month follow-on periods based on availability of funding.
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.
Submission of Your Statement of Interest
Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by Noon Central Time, 28 May 2026 via email to the parties listed below.
Direct questions no later than Noon Central Time, 7 May 2026, via email to the parties listed below.
Yvonne Howard
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil
AND
Nicole (Niki) Baker
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: nicole.d.baker@usace.army.mil
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program within the Colorado Plateau/Great Plains/Rocky Mountains region. Only CESU member organizations may apply through a cooperative agreement mechanism.
The work supports cultural resources technical guidance for Joint Base San Antonio. A Statement of Interest demonstrating qualifications and capability is required initially; full proposals are not requested at this stage.
The base period is 12 months from award, with potential five-year extension options pending funding availability.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Statement of Interest demonstrating qualifications and capability
- Evidence of current CESU membership in eligible region
Program contact
- 👤 Yvonne Howard Grantor
- 📧 yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil
- 📞 817-751-9737
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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$42,203,707
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$29,163,337
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$25,536,048
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$15,967,466
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$15,518,066
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$15,512,998
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$13,800,451
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$12,214,089
Top States by Funding
- HI 17 awards $72.7M
- CA 20 awards $48.8M
- CO 1 awards $42.2M
- AK 12 awards $41.3M
- LA 3 awards $32.3M
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
Who can apply for this grant?
Only members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program in the Colorado Plateau/Great Plains/Rocky Mountains region. Your organization must be a current CESU member.
What do I need to submit initially?
Submit a Statement of Interest demonstrating your qualifications and capability for this work. Full proposals and budgets are not requested at this stage.
What is the funding level for the base period?
Approximately $479,752.50 is available for the base period (12 months). Additional funding may be available for optional tasks in future years.
When is the deadline?
Statements of Interest are due by Noon Central Time on May 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by May 7, 2026.
Can the grant be extended?
Yes. The base period is 12 months, with up to five additional 12-month renewal periods possible depending on funding availability.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your organization is a registered CESU member in the eligible region before investing time in an application.
- Contact the grants specialist (Yvonne Howard) early if you have questions about eligibility or regional scope.
- Focus your Statement of Interest on demonstrating relevant experience with cultural resources projects and technical guidance work.
- Highlight your team's expertise in DoD military base cultural resource management and environmental compliance.
- Keep your SOI concise and directly address how your organization meets the stated qualifications and capabilities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Organizations apply without confirming current CESU membership status in the correct region. Statements of Interest lack concrete examples of similar past work or technical expertise. Applicants miss the early question deadline and cannot clarify eligibility or scope before submitting.
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