Wading Bird Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida
🏛 Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research projects within Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) affiliated with specific regional networks. Applicants must be members of the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida-Caribbean CESU units. This is an ecosystem restoration research opportunity focused on wading bird response in Southwest Florida. The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which requires active collaboration between the awarding federal agency and the recipient organization. No cost-sharing is required.
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Program description
1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
2) Project Title: Wading Bird Response to Ecosystem Restoration in Southwest Florida.
3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See attached SOO for this information.
4) Period of Performance: Base period: 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods: (4) Four 12-month FO periods. Optional Task 5: Up to 24 months from date of award and Optional Task 6: 12 months from date of award.
5) Please send responses or direct questions to:
Nicholas Aprea
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil
Emily Woodruff
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: emily.t.woodruff@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 (SOI) or response per SOO requirements
- Organization verification of CESU membership or affiliation
- Contact information for grants specialist and project manager review
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 members or partner organizations of the Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, or South Florida-Caribbean CESU units may apply. You must verify affiliation with one of these three regional units.
What is the project duration?
The base period is 12 months. Four optional follow-on periods of 12 months each are available. Optional Tasks 5 and 6 add up to 24 and 12 months respectively.
What is the funding range?
Awards typically range from $250,000 to $1,960,000, depending on project scope and complexity.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is October 5, 2026. Responses must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the announcement posting.
What kind of work does this fund?
This funds research on wading bird ecosystem response to restoration efforts in Southwest Florida. Refer to the attached Statement of Objectives for specific task requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Confirm your organization's CESU membership before investing time in an application. Contact the Fort Worth District if unsure of your unit affiliation.
- A full study proposal is not requested at this stage; focus your response on the Statement of Objectives requirements only.
- This is a cooperative agreement, so expect ongoing communication and collaboration with USACE Fort Worth District throughout performance.
- Consider the multi-year funding structure when planning your work. Optional follow-on periods provide flexibility but require performance-based continuation.
- Reach out early to Nicholas Aprea or Emily Woodruff with questions about scope or eligibility.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without CESU membership in one of the three eligible regional units—this is a hard eligibility barrier. Submitting a full study proposal when only a Statement of Interest response is required at this stage. Underestimating the collaborative nature of cooperative agreements and the reporting expectations to USACE.
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