Invertebrate Habitat Modeling and Enhancement for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado
This grant supports modeling and improving invertebrate habitats at Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado, with an initial 18-month period and possible extensions.
Funder: Fort Worth District
Due Dates: May 2, 2026 (Questions due) | May 17, 2026 (Statement of Interest deadline, 2:00 P.M. Central Time)
Funding Amounts: $326,000 (base period); up to $1,750,000 total possible with follow-on periods (18 months per period, up to 5 periods)
Summary: Supports invertebrate habitat modeling, surveys, and enhancement for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Colorado, under a cooperative agreement with CESU members.
Key Information: Only CESU members in specified regions are eligible; NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment required for all applicants and subrecipients.
Description
This opportunity funds a cooperative agreement to conduct invertebrate habitat modeling, surveys, and enhancement at Fort Carson and the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado. The project aims to support conservation management by gathering data on arthropod species, developing habitat models, and providing science-based management recommendations to maintain and enhance habitats for species of concern, including several butterflies and bumble bees under review or proposed for federal protection. The work directly supports the Army's Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and compliance with the Sikes Act.
