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This grant opportunity, titled "Monitoring Periphyton in Northeast Shark River Slough to Establish CEPP Baseline Conditions" (Funding Opportunity Number W81EWF 24 SOI 0026), supports a research effort focused on establishing pre-project baseline conditions for periphyton in the Northeast Shark River Slough (NESRS). The work is specifically aimed at areas downstream of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP), so that scientists and managers will have defensible "before" data to compare against conditions observed after CEPP implementation. In practical terms, the project is about documenting the status and characteristics of periphyton communities now, before CEPP-related hydrologic and water-quality changes potentially alter those communities.
The core field objective is to conduct quarterly sampling at roughly 35 to 40 sites across NESRS. These repeated surveys are intended to generate quantitative measures of periphyton condition and structure, including mean periphyton cover, volume, biomass, and chlorophyll a, along with key biogeochemical indicators. The chemical and nutrient measurements specifically include organic carbon, total carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus, which are commonly used to interpret productivity, nutrient limitation, and ecosystem responses in wetland environments. By sampling across many sites and repeating the measurements every quarter, the study is designed to capture spatial variability across the slough as well as seasonal patterns that could otherwise be mistaken for project-related change.
A second major objective is to formally establish and report baseline conditions for the most relevant periphyton community metrics and parameters. The stated intent is for these baseline results to be usable in a future Before, After, Control, Impact (BACI) assessment tied to CEPP implementation. BACI designs rely on robust pre-impact datasets and comparable reference or control conditions to help distinguish true project effects from natural variability over time. This grant therefore emphasizes not just collecting samples, but organizing and summarizing the data in a way that supports future impact evaluation and long-term monitoring decisions.
The deliverables are structured around regular communication of progress and findings. The recipient is expected to provide quarterly status reports, annual reports, and a final report that consolidates methods, results, and baseline interpretations. This reporting schedule signals that the agency is looking for an ongoing, trackable effort rather than a single end-of-project data dump, and it also helps ensure that early patterns or issues in sampling and analysis can be identified and corrected during the project period.
Administratively, the opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center under a discretionary cooperative agreement mechanism, within the Science and Technology/Research and Development category (CFDA 12.630). The award ceiling is $115,000, with one award expected. The posting indicates a creation date of April 15, 2024, and an original closing date of June 5, 2024. Eligibility is limited: applicants must be non-federal partners within the South Florida - Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU), meaning organizations outside the federal government that are part of that CESU network are the intended applicants for this funding.Apply for W81EWF 24 SOI 0026
- The Engineer Research and Development Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Monitoring Periphyton in Northeast Shark River Slough to Establish CEPP Baseline Conditions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-04-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $115,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Monitoring Periphyton in Northeast Shark River Slough to Establish CEPP Baseline Conditions."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81EWF 24 SOI 0026.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
What type of funding mechanism will be used?
The award is planned as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What program/category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is in the Science and Technology/Research and Development category and is listed under CFDA 12.630.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The project supports research to establish defensible pre-project (baseline) conditions for periphyton in the Northeast Shark River Slough (NESRS), focusing on areas downstream of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). The goal is to create reliable "before" data so future conditions after CEPP implementation can be compared against it.
Why is establishing baseline conditions important for this project?
Baseline conditions provide the reference point needed to evaluate change over time. This opportunity emphasizes producing a pre-implementation dataset that can later support impact evaluation, including comparisons of conditions observed after CEPP-related hydrologic and water-quality changes occur.
Where will the field work take place?
The work is focused in the Northeast Shark River Slough (NESRS), specifically in areas downstream of CEPP.
What is the main field objective described in the opportunity?
The main field objective is to conduct quarterly sampling at approximately 35 to 40 sites across NESRS to document periphyton communities and related indicators.
How often are samples expected to be collected?
Sampling is expected to occur quarterly.
How many sampling sites are expected?
The opportunity describes sampling at roughly 35 to 40 sites across NESRS.
What periphyton metrics are expected to be measured?
The opportunity calls for quantitative measures of periphyton condition and structure, including mean periphyton cover, volume, biomass, and chlorophyll a.
What biogeochemical or nutrient measurements are included?
The chemical and nutrient measurements specifically mentioned include organic carbon, total carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.
Why does the project require repeated surveys across multiple sites?
Sampling across many sites and repeating the measurements each quarter is intended to capture spatial variability across the slough and seasonal patterns. This helps reduce the risk of confusing natural variability with CEPP-related impacts.
What is meant by "baseline conditions" in this opportunity?
Baseline conditions refer to the documented status and characteristics of periphyton communities before CEPP implementation potentially alters hydrology and water quality in ways that could change periphyton structure and condition.
How will the baseline results be used in the future?
The stated intent is for the baseline results to be usable in a future Before, After, Control, Impact (BACI) assessment tied to CEPP implementation.
What is a BACI assessment in the context of this grant?
BACI stands for Before, After, Control, Impact. The opportunity explains that BACI designs rely on robust pre-impact datasets and comparable control or reference conditions to distinguish project effects from natural variability over time.
What kinds of deliverables are required?
Deliverables include quarterly status reports, annual reports, and a final report that consolidates methods, results, and baseline interpretations.
How often are progress updates expected?
The recipient is expected to provide quarterly status reports and annual reports, in addition to a final report.
What is the purpose of the quarterly and annual reporting schedule?
The reporting schedule indicates the agency wants an ongoing, trackable effort. It also allows sampling and analysis issues to be identified and corrected during the project period rather than only at the end.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $115,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-federal partners within the South Florida - Caribbean Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). In other words, the intended applicants are organizations outside the federal government that are part of that CESU network.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. The posting limits eligibility to non-federal partners within the South Florida - Caribbean CESU.
What is the creation (posting) date listed for this opportunity?
The posting indicates a creation date of April 15, 2024.
What is the original closing date listed for this opportunity?
The original closing date is June 5, 2024.
What is the project ultimately trying to document?
It is trying to document the current status and characteristics of periphyton communities in NESRS before CEPP-related changes potentially alter them, producing defensible "before" conditions for later comparison.
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