Juvenile Sportfish Community and Habitat Suitability in Florida Bay
This grant supports a multi-year study on juvenile sportfish populations and their habitat suitability in Florida Bay, with initial and follow-on funding periods.
Funder: Fort Worth District
Due Dates: October 5, 2026: Statement of Interest (SOI) deadline
Funding Amounts: $350,000–$2,494,000 total; initial base period likely $350,000, with up to 4 renewal years possible
Summary: Supports research on juvenile sportfish communities and habitat suitability in Florida Bay to inform Everglades restoration.
Key Information: Only CESU member institutions in specified regions are eligible; NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment required.
Description
This opportunity seeks Statements of Interest (SOI) for research on juvenile sportfish community composition and habitat suitability in Florida Bay, as part of a long-term monitoring effort supporting the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). The project aims to assess how juvenile sportfish and associated habitats respond to hydrological changes driven by restoration activities, with a focus on spotted seatrout as an ecological indicator. The data generated will inform ecosystem restoration progress, benefit public recreation, and contribute to system-wide status reports.
