Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay
🏛 Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research on juvenile sportfish community and habitat suitability in Florida Bay. Only Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESUs) can apply: specifically Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida Caribbean units. The Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District administers this cooperative agreement. A base project period of 12 months is funded, with four optional 12-month follow-on periods available.
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Program description
1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
2) Project Title: Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay
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 A. Aprea
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
Niki Baker
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Nicole.D.Baker@usace.army.mil
6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted.
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of Interest (SOO-aligned)
- Organization eligibility verification (CESU membership confirmation)
- Preliminary budget outline (if requested at later stage)
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
Who can apply for this grant?
Only Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESUs) designated under three specific units: Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida Caribbean. Individual organizations or non-CESU entities are not eligible.
When is the application deadline?
The fixed deadline is October 5, 2026. The review timeline for statements of interest is 30 calendar days from posting.
What is the funding range?
Awards range from $350,000 to $2,494,000 per cooperative agreement.
Can projects continue beyond the initial period?
Yes. The base period is 12 months, with four optional 12-month follow-on periods available for a potential total of 5 years.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds from applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact Nicholas Aprea or Niki Baker at USACE Fort Worth District early with questions about eligibility and SOO requirements.
- Confirm your organization is part of an approved CESU unit before investing time in the application.
- A full study proposal and budget are not required at this stage—focus on a strong statement of interest.
- Review the attached SOO (Statement of Objectives) carefully to align your work with agency priorities.
- Plan for a 5-year potential project timeline when developing your research strategy.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants outside designated CESU units apply despite eligibility restrictions. Applications fail to clearly address juvenile sportfish or Florida Bay habitat components. Incomplete or vague statements of interest without clear connection to agency objectives.
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