Prediction and Early Identification of Harmful Algal Bloom (HABs) in Riverine Systems
ID: 355497Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Engineer Research and Development Center (DOD-COE-ERDC)

Award Range

$0 - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355497
Timeline
    Description

    The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is offering a funding opportunity aimed at developing a systematic and scalable approach for the prediction and early identification of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in riverine systems. The initiative seeks innovative proposals that engage stakeholders and utilize existing federal and state data to monitor, predict, and manage the impacts of HABs, which pose significant environmental and economic challenges. With a total funding ceiling of $3 million and individual awards potentially reaching $1.5 million over a three-year period, interested non-federal partners within designated geographic cooperatives must submit statements of interest by August 16, 2024, and full proposals by September 16, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Kisha M. Craig at kisha.m.craig@usace.army.mil or by phone at 601-634-5397.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kisha.m.craig@usace.army.mil
    Files
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    W81EWF-24-SOI-0039_FOA.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has issued a funding opportunity through the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) aimed at developing a systematic, scalable approach for the prediction and early identification of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in riverine systems. This initiative, announced on July 18, 2024, has a total funding ceiling of $3 million, with each award potentially reaching $1.5 million over a three-year period. Interested parties can submit statements of interest until August 16, 2024, with full proposals due on September 16, 2024. The program seeks innovative methods for monitoring, predicting, and managing riverine HABs that have significant environmental and economic impacts. Proposals should engage with stakeholders and utilize existing data from federal and state resources. Successful projects will include a primary and secondary riverine system for testing, demonstrate monitoring and predictive capabilities, and produce comprehensive reports outlining findings and potential preventative measures against HABs. Funding is exclusively available to non-federal partners within designated geographic cooperatives. Ultimately, the goal is to equip water managers with effective tools to mitigate the effects of HABs, ensuring better public health and environmental management.
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