Marine Mammal Habitat Monitoring Grant Opportunity
Summary
The GSA is offering a cooperative agreement for marine mammal habitat monitoring, specifically for Cook Inlet Beluga Whale prey, on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Approximately $355,000 is available for the base period, with potential for additional funding. Interested parties must submit a Statement of Interest by April 17, 2026.
What changed
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking Statements of Interest (SOI) for a cooperative agreement focused on monitoring salmon prey for the Cook Inlet Beluga Whale on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. This opportunity, under Assistance Listing 12.005, is limited to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program in the Alaska and Colorado Plateau Regions. Approximately $355,000 is anticipated for the base period, with potential for follow-on work. A key requirement for award consideration is that the intended recipient, subrecipients, and vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment.
Organizations interested in this project must submit an SOI by Noon CDT on April 17, 2026. This is not a request for a full proposal or budget at this stage. Questions regarding the opportunity should be submitted via email by Noon CDT on March 27, 2026. The selected recipient will be responsible for implementing natural resource management plans related to marine mammal habitat, with priority given to federal and state agencies. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is a critical eligibility factor.
What to do next
- Submit Statement of Interest by April 17, 2026.
- Ensure recipient, subrecipients, and vendors have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment.
- Submit questions by March 27, 2026.
Source document (simplified)
Marine and Mammal Habitat Monitoring: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale (CIBW) Prey – Salmon Monitoring for 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 18, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
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.
A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Alaska & Colorado Plateau Regions
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential organizations for this project. Approximately $355,000 is expected to be available to support this project for the base period. Additional funding may be available to the successful recipient for optional tasks and/or follow on work in subsequent years. To be considered for award, the intended Recipient AND intended Subrecipients and contracted vendors must have an active NIST SP 800-171 Assessment.
Statements of Interest (SOI) are due by Noon, Local Time (CDT), 17 April 2026 via email to the parties listed below.
Direct questions via email no later than Noon, Local Time (CDT) 27 March 2026 to the parties listed below.
Cheryl Vendemia
Grants Specialist
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil
AND
David Leptien
Project Manager
USACE, Fort Worth District
Email: david.b.leptien@usace.army.mil
Description of Anticipated Work and Period of Performance: Refer to RSOI for details.
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
A cooperative agreement is being offered ONLY to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program Region(s) Alaska & Colorado Plateau Regions 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
Cheryl Vendemia
Grantor
Phone 817-253-3341
cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil
cheryl.r.vendemia@usace.army.mil
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RequestforStatementsofInterest_W9126G262SOI8872.pdf | RSOI W9126G262SOI8872 | Mar 18, 2026 03:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: April 17, 2026
Application process
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Award
$--
Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$355,000
Award Minimum
$2,803,895
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
W9126G262SOI8872
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
4
Posted date:
March 18, 2026
Archive date:
May 17, 2026
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