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Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana

Cheryl Vendemia Grantor

Looking for science & technology funding? Cheryl Vendemia Grantor is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $1.3M–$7.6M.

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Deadline
Sep 14, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1.3M–$7.6M
Expected awards
1
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Opportunity number
W9126G262RFP9554
CFDA
12.005

Opportunity description

NOTE: A complete study proposal and proposed budget ARE requested at this time.


NOTE: For any Cooperative Agreement entered into in response to this Request for Full Proposal (RFP), a maximum 17.5% indirect cost rate will be paid on work covered by such agreement or any modifications thereto. Unless the agreement specifies otherwise, the

basis of direct costs against which the agreement’s indirect cost rate is applied must be either the same base identified in the recipient's federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement or, if the recipient does not have a federally negotiated indirect cost rate agreement, the Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC) base.


NOTE: 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.


Project Title: Conservation and Forestry Program Support (2026-2031) for Environmental Natural Resources Management Division, Directorate of Public Works, Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana.


Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Refer to attached RFP Statement of Objectives for complete detaiils.


Period of Performance: The base period of the agreement will extend approximately 10 months from the date of award. Meaningful work must commence by September 30, 2026.


Submission of Full Proposal: Proposals are due by 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, 14 September 2026 via email to: Agreement Specialist, Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil AND Agreement Project Manager, Kathy.S.Mitchell@usace.army.mil.


Technical Questions and/or Clarifications: Shall be submitted in writing via email to the Agreement Specialist and Agreement Project Manager no later than 31 August 2026 prior to 12:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time.


TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD, THE RECIPIENT AND ANY PROPOSED SUBRECIPIENTS AND CONTRACT VENDORS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSEMENT OR HIGHER (PERFORMED WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS).



Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, and Great Rivers Regions. SIKES AUTHORITY: 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 theconservation or management of fish or wildlife.

Funding

Award floor
$1.3M
Award ceiling
$7.6M

Agency contact

Cheryl Vendemia Grantor

Maria E. Lopez

Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil

Submitting your application

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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