American Crocodile Monitoring as an Indicator of Hydrologic Restoration in the Southern Estuaries for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.
This grant supports monitoring American crocodiles to assess hydrologic restoration efforts in southern estuaries for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, over a potential five-year period.
Funder: Fort Worth District
Due Dates: October 5, 2026: Statement of Interest (SOI) / Closing Date
Funding Amounts: $143,325–$791,961 total; 12-month base period with up to four 12-month follow-on periods; one award anticipated
Summary: Supports monitoring American crocodile populations as indicators of hydrologic restoration success in southern Florida estuaries under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan.
Key Information: Only CESU members in specified regions are eligible; full proposals not requested at SOI stage.
Description
This funding opportunity, offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District, seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) from eligible organizations to monitor American crocodile populations as indicators of hydrologic restoration in the southern estuaries of Florida. The project is part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and aims to assess ecosystem responses to restoration activities. The monitoring data will inform progress reports and contribute to the long-term evaluation of restoration outcomes, particularly focusing on the relationship between crocodile population dynamics and hydrological changes.
