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) deadline
Funding Amounts: $143,325–$791,961 total; 12-month base period, up to 4 additional years possible
Summary: Supports monitoring of American crocodile populations as indicators of hydrologic restoration success in the southern estuaries of Florida under the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP).
Key Information: Only CESU members in specified regions are eligible; NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Fort Worth District supports research to monitor American crocodile populations as indicators of ecosystem health and restoration progress in the southern estuaries of Florida, particularly in relation to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). The project aims to continue and expand long-term datasets on crocodile responses to hydrologic changes, providing essential data to inform restoration effectiveness and guide future management actions. The cooperative agreement will involve annual field surveys, data analysis, and reporting, with opportunities for spatial expansion and methodological review.
