Marine Mammal Beluga Whale Prey Study at JBER
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announced a cooperative agreement funding opportunity for a multi-year marine mammal and habitat monitoring study focused on Cook Inlet beluga whale prey at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The funding opportunity (W9126G262SOI8775) is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units in Alaska and Pacific Northwest units. Applications close May 4, 2026, with expected award between $522,500 and $4,126,859.
What changed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) for a Cook Inlet beluga whale prey study at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The project will support compliance with the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act through multi-year habitat monitoring. Eligible applicants are limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under Alaska and Pacific Northwest units, to be awarded under 16 USC 670c-1 (Sikes Act) authority.
Prospective applicants must submit statements of interest by May 4, 2026, to Yvonne Howard or David Leptien at USACE Fort Worth District. The base period is 18 months with up to six additional 18-month follow-on periods available. No cost sharing or matching is required. Award range is $522,500 to $4,126,859.
What to do next
- Review eligibility requirements - only Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under Alaska and Pacific Northwest units qualify
- Submit Statement of Interest to USACE Fort Worth District contacts by May 4, 2026
- Download and review the RSOI document (B01-RSOI_W9126G262SOI8775.pdf) for full application requirements
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Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey 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: April 2, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
Not: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
Project Title: MARINE MAMMAL AND HABITAT MONITORING COOK INLET BELUGA WHALE PREY for JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON (JBER)
Brief Description: Work is to be performed for the U.S. Air Force, Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center (PRSC), 673d Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) through a cooperative agreement with a Non-Federal Entity (NFE). The purpose of this project is to conduct a multi-year study of the endangered Cook Inlet beluga whale (CIBW) and their habitat in and around JBER. The data collected will inform JBER's environmental management, support compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and contribute to the overall recovery of the CIBW population.
Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from date of award, 12 months technical support and 6 months administrative for onboarding, preparation, seasonal delays, analysis and reporting. Six (6) 18-month Follow-On Periods may be available subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate field planning, subcontracting activities, and reporting activities
Please send responses to and submit questions NLT the dates identified in the
Yvonne Howard
Email: yvonne.howard@usace.army.mil
AND
David Leptien
Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil
Timeline for Review: See attached RSOI
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the ALASKA and PACIFIC NORTHWEST UNITS. This project will be awarded under the authority of 16 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.
Grantor contact information
Description
Yvonne Howard
Grantor
Phone 817-751-9737
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
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| B01-RSOI_W9126G262SOI8775.pdf | RSOI W9126G262SOI8775 | Apr 2, 2026 07:10 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: May 4, 2026
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Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$522,500
Award Minimum
$4,126,859
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
W9126G262SOI8775
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 Marine Mammal and Habitat Monitoring-Cook Inlet Beluga Whale Prey 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
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Posted date:
April 2, 2026
Archive date:
June 3, 2026
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