Mgt, Species, Pollinators, Western Bumble bee Joint Base Elmendorf- Richardson, Alaska
🏛 Department of Defense
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations capable of managing Western bumble bee populations and natural resources at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Federal and State agencies with fish or wildlife conservation responsibility have priority. Other organizations (nonprofits, universities, consultancies) can apply if they demonstrate relevant expertise. Work occurs in Alaska and involves 18-month base period with potential 12-18 month follow-on periods.
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Program description
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately, $102,951.35, is expected to be available to support this project for Tasks 3.1-3.4 and the Optional Task for the Base Period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years.
NOTE: This project will be awarded under the authority of 10 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act: For projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to award to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Period of Performance: This project includes a base year for the tasks outlined and 2 additional follow-on periods, dependent on funding.
Base period: Work will begin from the date of award and extend 18 months in total. Fieldwork will occur for a minimum of the first 12 months of the period of performance, with annual and cumulative analyses and reporting occurring within the 18-month period of performance.
Follow-on (FO) periods: Follow-on period awards will occur 12 months after the base effort is awarded and annually thereafter for each option period. This allows for continuous fieldwork (each 12 months) with overlapping periods of performance for analyses and reporting. Thus, option period fieldwork will begin from the date of award and extend at least 12 months with an additional 6 months for reporting, totaling an 18-month period of performance for each Follow-on Periods (with 6 months of overlap with prior period).
Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives
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.
Preparation of your Statement of Interest: Provide the following (Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced, 12 pt. font):
1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID, and Contact Information (Email)
2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):
a. Biographical sketch of the Principal Investigator, to include specific experience and capabilities in areas related to this project’s requirements
b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects
c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise
d. Brief description of other capabilities to successfully complete the project: (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.)
Submission of Your Statement of Interest:
1. Statements of Interest are due by 5:00 P.M., Central Time, on 15 July 2023.
2. Submit your Statement of Interest via e-mail attachments or direct questions to:
Yvonne Howard
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Yvonne.Howard@usace.army.mil
Phone: (817) 751-9737
Chanley Jenkins
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Chanley.r.Jenkins@usace.army.mil
Phone: 918-798-9628
Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received from a member of the CESU Region(s) identified above will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives: offer the most highly qualified Principal Investigator, have the most relevant experience and the highest capability to successfully meet the program objectives.
Submitters whose statements are determined to best meet the program objectives will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.
Thank you for your interest in our Cooperative Agreements Program.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Statement of Interest (2 pages maximum, single-spaced, 12 pt font)
- Organization name, Cage Code, Unique Entity ID
- Principal Investigator biographical sketch
- List of relevant past projects and clients
- Staff and faculty expertise descriptions
- Description of facilities and equipment capabilities
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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$29,343,293
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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 $72.4M
- CA 20 awards $50.6M
- 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?
Federal agencies, State agencies with wildlife conservation responsibility, and qualified organizations with relevant pollinator or species management experience. Applicants must have documented expertise in the required technical areas.
What is the current deadline?
The deadline is July 15, 2023. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling. Contact the agency for future funding opportunities.
Do I need to submit a full proposal right now?
No. At this stage, only a 2-page Statement of Interest is required. Full proposals and budgets are requested only from selected applicants.
What should the Statement of Interest include?
Organization contact info, PI biographical sketch with relevant experience, past projects, available staff and expertise, and description of facilities and equipment capabilities.
How much funding is available?
Base period funding ranges from approximately $102,951 to $308,854. Additional funding may be available for optional tasks and follow-on work in subsequent years.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Lead with your principal investigator's direct experience in bumble bee or pollinator management, field research, and species conservation in the western U.S.
- Describe specific past projects and clients similar in scope or complexity to this Alaska-based work.
- List available personnel by name, role, and areas of expertise—be concrete and specific.
- Include details on field facilities, laboratory equipment, or specialized resources you can deploy immediately.
- Keep your statement to exactly 2 pages; use single-spaced, 12-point font to maximize information density.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Missing or vague PI credentials. Applicants often don't clearly explain their principal investigator's direct experience with the target species or ecosystem.
Weak description of past work. Submitting references without sufficient detail on project scope, outcomes, or client names weakens competitiveness.
Unclear available capacity. Failing to name specific staff members and their expertise or not clarifying equipment and facilities you actually own or control.
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