This grant is for conducting aerial surveys to study how saltwater is moving into the ground and surface waters of the Everglades. The goal is to understand the impact on the environment and help manage restoration efforts. The project will last for one year, with the possibility of extending for up to four more years if funding is available.
Who it's for: This grant is open to any eligible applicants interested in conducting scientific surveys and research, particularly those with expertise in environmental science and technology related to water systems.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit a Statement of Interest by the deadline
- Inability to conduct Aerial Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys
- Lack of experience with environmental research or surveys
- Not adhering to the indirect cost rate requirements
- Failure to integrate survey results with past data
What You May Need
- Statement of Interest (SOI)
- Budget proposal (not initially required)
- Experience with AEM surveys
- Knowledge of Everglades ecosystem
- Compliance with indirect cost rate
- Email communications with grant contacts
- Understanding of previous survey data
- Capability to estimate freshwater-saltwater trends
Cautions
- Indirect cost rate capped at 17.5%
- Must integrate new data with 30 years of past data
- Project must align with USACE goals
- Follow-on funding is not guaranteed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any eligible applicants without restrictions. This means that a wide range of entities, including universities, research organizations, and private companies, can apply as long as they have the capability to conduct the required surveys and research.
Overview
This grant is open to any eligible applicants interested in conducting scientific surveys and research, particularly those with expertise in environmental science and technology related to water systems.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit a Statement of Interest by the deadline
- Inability to conduct Aerial Electromagnetic (AEM) surveys
- Lack of experience with environmental research or surveys
- Not adhering to the indirect cost rate requirements
- Failure to integrate survey results with past data
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to conduct AEM surveys, analyze data, and integrate findings with past research to support restoration efforts in the Everglades.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 6, 2026(24 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 5, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fiscal Year 2027
Application Checklist
- Prepare and submit a Statement of Interest by October 6, 2026
- Ensure capability to perform AEM surveys
- Review past survey data for integration
- Contact Cheryl R. Vendemia and Nicole Baker with questions by September 14, 2026
- Understand and comply with indirect cost rate requirements