Ecological Parameters in the Forested Wetlands of Southern Florida
This grant offers about $575,000 for organizations to study ecological parameters in southern Florida’s forested wetlands, with a 12-month base period and potential for renewal, seeking statements of interest by June 5, 2026.
Funder: Fort Worth District
Due Dates: June 5, 2026: Statement of Interest (SOI) submission deadline (due by Noon Central Time)
Funding Amounts: Base period: ~$575,000; up to $3,177,238 total possible over up to 5 years; 1 anticipated award
Summary: Supports long-term ecological monitoring of prey fish and submerged aquatic vegetation in southern Florida’s forested wetlands to assess restoration impacts.
Key Information: Only open to CESU members in Gulf Coast, Piedmont-South Atlantic Coast, and South Florida-Caribbean regions.
Description
This opportunity supports a cooperative agreement for research and monitoring of ecological parameters—specifically prey fish and submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV)—in the forested wetlands of southern Florida. The work is directly tied to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and aims to track the effects of hydrological restoration on wetland ecosystems, providing critical data for adaptive management and public reporting. The project will continue a long-term dataset, integrating new findings with existing monitoring to inform restoration strategies and ecosystem health assessments. The recipient will collaborate closely with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and participate in fieldwork, data analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement.
