UMRS Forest Resources Inventory and Analysis
ID: 357472Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

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

Award Range

$0 - $50K

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/357472
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    Description

    The Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is offering a funding opportunity for the "UMRS Forest Resources Inventory and Analysis" project, aimed at conducting forest resource inventories and analyses within the Upper Mississippi River System. The primary objectives include assessing forest community composition, managing invasive species, and enhancing wildlife habitat requirements, with a focus on improving forest management decisions and ecosystem health over a five-year period. This initiative is crucial for sustainable natural resource management in impacted floodplain areas, contributing to the quality of public lands for local recreation and biodiversity. The estimated total funding for this project is $550,000, with a ceiling of $50,000 for the first year, and interested applicants must submit a Statement of Interest by January 2, 2025, followed by a full proposal due by January 31, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Phoebe V. Fuller at phoebe.v.fuller@usace.army.mil or by phone at 601-634-3793.

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    B01.03_FOA_W81EWF-25-SOI-0001.pdf
    The US Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a funding opportunity for a research and development project focused on conducting forest resource inventories and analyses in the Upper Mississippi River System. The primary objectives include assessing forest community composition, managing invasive species, and enhancing habitat requirements for wildlife. The project is managed by the Engineer Research and Development Center and aims to inform forest management decisions and improve ecosystem health over a five-year period, with an estimated total funding of $550,000 and a ceiling of $50,000 for Year 1. Eligible applicants must have expertise in floodplain ecosystems and will contribute to a detailed forest stewardship plan. The application process involves two phases: submitting a Statement of Interest by January 2, 2025, followed by a full proposal for selected applicants due by January 31, 2025. This initiative underscores the Corps' commitment to sustainable natural resource management within impacted floodplain areas, enhancing public land quality for local recreation and biodiversity.
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