Richardson Training Area Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Support, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (SOW26-105)
🏛 Alaska District
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations supporting sustainable military land management at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. States, local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofits, and individuals can apply. Funding supports soil, water, vegetation rehabilitation, erosion control, and habitat management on the Richardson Training Area.
The work must align with the Army's Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program. Applicants must collaborate with Army technical representatives on land use planning and reporting. The project is located in Alaska.
This is a cooperative agreement, not a contract. The government has substantive involvement throughout execution. Award recipients work directly with 11th Airborne Division and U.S. Army Alaska.
Program description
This project is intended to provide 11th Airborne Division and U.S. Army Alaska Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) support to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) Richardson Training Area (RTA) in support of the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program. The ITAM Program is responsible for maintaining sustainable training lands and resources to help the Army meet its training requirements providing training land management capability across the total Army in an environmentally sound manner. The awarded recipient will provide soil, water and vegetation protection and repair, erosion control, vegetation and soil rehabilitation, sensitive area protection, and habitat management. The Government will have substantive involvement throughout the execution of this requirement, and the awarded recipient will collaborate with the Army technical representative point of contact on the military land use requirements, maneuver trail improvements planning, and progress reports for all activities completed during the period of performance. Refer to the full announcement for the funding opportunity description and statement of work for details of the work to be performed by a cooperative agreement recipient.
The Period of Performance is 12 months from date of award, with the option of two (2) additional 12-month periods subject to availability of funding. This does not obligate the Government to extend this agreement beyond the initial 12-month period of performance.
Statutory Authority: 16 U.S.C. 670 (Sikes Act)
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- City / Municipal Government
- County Government
- Individuals
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
- Tribal Organization
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Statement of Work (alignment with Army requirements)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
- Environmental Compliance Information
Program contact
- 👤 Pamela Iverson Grantor
- 📧 pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil
- 📞 907-753-2555
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
- AK 13 awards $42.4M
- CO 1 awards $42.2M
- 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 is eligible to apply for this grant?
States, local governments, Indian tribes, nonprofits, and individuals can apply. The work must support military land management at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
What is the funding amount and project timeline?
Awards range from $1,475,000 to $3,201,084. The initial period is 12 months with two optional 12-month renewals, subject to funding availability.
What type of work is funded?
Funding supports soil and water protection, erosion control, vegetation rehabilitation, sensitive area protection, and habitat management on Army training lands.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this cooperative agreement. The Army will provide substantive involvement throughout the project.
When is the application deadline?
The deadline is May 18, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling acceptance.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Review the full statement of work carefully before applying. Army training land requirements are specific and detailed.
- Establish early contact with the Army technical representative point of contact. Strong coordination is essential.
- Demonstrate experience with environmental restoration and land management similar to military training area needs.
- Include a detailed plan for soil, water, and vegetation protection aligned with ITAM Program standards.
- Budget for regular progress reporting and collaboration with Army personnel throughout the 12-month period.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants underestimate collaboration requirements and fail to engage Army technical representatives early. Applications lack detailed environmental restoration methodology specific to military training lands. Budgets don't adequately account for reporting, coordination, and Army partnership demands.
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