Bat Surveys at JBER Funding Opportunity
Summary
The Fort Worth District of the US Army Corps of Engineers has issued a funding opportunity for bat surveys at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). The opportunity, with an award range of $66,000 to $206,025, is open to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units and has a closing date of April 10, 2026.
What changed
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has announced a funding opportunity (W9126G262SOI8777) for bat surveys focusing on the Little Brown Myotis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER). This notice is a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) and does not require a full proposal or budget at this stage. The anticipated award range is between $66,000 and $206,025, with a base period of performance of 18 months, potentially extendable.
Eligible applicants are limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units within the Alaska and Colorado Plateau Regions, with priority given to Federal and State agencies under the Sikes Act. Interested parties must submit their statements of interest by April 10, 2026. The RSOI will be posted for 30 days before the government requests full proposals. This is a funding opportunity for research and development related to natural resource conservation.
What to do next
- Review the full RSOI and SOO documents for eligibility and requirements.
- Submit a Statement of Interest by April 10, 2026, if eligible and interested.
Source document (simplified)
Bat Surveys – Little Brown Myotis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
Agency: Fort Worth District
Assistance Listings: 12.005 -- Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations
Last Updated: March 10, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Agency Name: Fort Worth District
Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
Project Title: Bat Surveys – Little Brown Myotis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER)
Brief Description of Anticipated Work: SEE ATTACTHED SOO FOR THIS INFORMATION.
Period of Performance: The base period of the agreement will extend 18 months from the date of award. There may be up to two (2) 18-month Follow-On Periods based on availability of funding.
Please send responses or direct questions to:
Maria Lopez
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil
Office: 817-886-1881
David Leptien
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: David.B.Leptien@usace.army.mil
Office: 402-889-5570
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOIs are required to be posted on www.Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full
proposals.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Alaska and Colorado Plateau Regions. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.
Grantor contact information
Description
Maria Lopez
Grantor
Phone 817-886-1881
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| B01-RSOI_W9126G262SOI8777.pdf | Full RSOI and SOO | Mar 10, 2026 08:06 PM UTC |
| NISTRequirementNoticeAttachmentCESU.pdf | NIST Requirement | Mar 10, 2026 08:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 10, 2026
Application process
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Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$66,000
Award Minimum
$206,025
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
W9126G262SOI8777
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Other
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Request for Statements of Interest to identify potential investigators for Bat Surveys – Little Brown Myotis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in accordance with the
Sikes Act.
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 10, 2026
Archive date:
May 10, 2026
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