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
This grant funds conservation and forestry program support at Fort Polk, Louisiana (2026-2031), requiring full proposals by September 14, 2026, and compliance with DOD cybersecurity standards.
Funder: Fort Worth District
Due Dates: September 14, 2026: Full Proposal Deadline
Funding Amounts: $1,250,000–$7,593,600 total over 5 years; single award expected; base year approx. $1,250,000
Summary: Supports conservation and forestry program activities under the Sikes Act at Fort Polk, Louisiana, through a cooperative agreement with eligible CESU partners.
Key Information: Only CESU partners in Great Plains, Gulf Coast, or Great Rivers regions are eligible; NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment required.
Description
This opportunity funds a five-year cooperative agreement to provide conservation and forestry program support for the Environmental Natural Resources Management Division at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, Louisiana. The program, authorized under the Sikes Act, seeks to implement and enforce integrated natural resources management plans on military installations, focusing on conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and forestry resources. The agreement is open only to members of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) within the Great Plains, Gulf Coast, or Great Rivers regions.
