Project Grant 05D36125
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded Florida International University (FIU) a $476,806 Project Grant under the Geographic Programs - South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484). The purpose of this award is to provide a data-driven design approach to coastal development that leverages advancements in technology to research, develop, and test an innovative interlocking system of modular blocks called 'BIOCAP'. The primary goal is to advance the design of...
- This $649,817 project grant, awarded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Geographic Programs - South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484), will fund a study by Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) to address the impacts of climate change on groundwater resources and promote resilience in South Florida. The key activities under this 3-year award include: quantifying the impacts of climate change and groundwater management strategies on water resources;...
- This Project Grant award of $722,262 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 under the Geographic Programs - South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) will fund the Florida International University (FIU) to design, test, and implement an approach for coral reef monitoring and restoration planning. The key activities will involve using 3D photogrammetry models and high-resolution spectral data to quantify long sediment-laden turf algae and coral fitness...
- The Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded the University of Florida $718,266 under the Geographic Programs - South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) from April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2026. The funding will support the Assess Future Flood Vulnerability and Natural Habitat for Reducing Flood Loss in South West Florida project. Key deliverables include quantifying compound coastal flooding in the Coastal and Heartland National Estuary Program and Sarasota Bay regions;...
- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a $403,895 Project Grant to Florida International University (FIU) under the South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) to support modeling and analysis of airborne electromagnetic (AEM) data in the Everglades and assess groundwater saltwater intrusion over the next 30 years. The key activities include utilizing electromagnetic induction principles to study subsurface conductors, with the anticipated deliverables informing...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 provides $375,300 to Florida International University (FIU) to support a project addressing integrated watershed monitoring and predictive modeling for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) transport in water systems. The key activities under this award include identifying sampling stations and collecting/analyzing PFAS and water quality data. The expected deliverables are performance and final reports, as well...
- This $749,972 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 under the EPA South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) supports Florida State University (FSU) in enhancing ecological resiliency in the South Florida Gulf region. The key activities include: Evaluating historical characteristics of Karenia brevis (red tide) blooms using in-situ monitoring data and satellite imagery, applying remote sensing techniques, machine learning algorithms, and...
- This Project Grant award in the amount of $749,811 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) supports Florida Atlantic University's (FAU) research project to address managing seagrass ecosystems in South Florida. The key activities under this award include: Identifying and modeling mechanisms and climate impacts triggering seagrass loss, as well as the effects on water quality and seagrass restoration. The project aims to...
- This $649,956 Project Grant award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4's Geographic Programs - South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) will support Florida International University's research to understand the vulnerability of seagrass meadows in Biscayne Bay to the combined effects of pharmaceutical and nutrient pollution. The key activities include sampling seagrasses, epifauna, and water to evaluate correlations and distance effects between pharmaceutical...
- This $292,530 project grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 supports Florida International University's efforts under the EPA's South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program. The university will conduct comprehensive monitoring of pharmaceuticals across broader spatial and temporal scales and in multiple ecosystem compartments, including biota of socio-ecological importance. This work expands existing surface water monitoring to examine internal concentrations in...
This $725,175 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) South Florida Geographic Initiatives Program (CFDA 66.484) supports Florida International University's (FIU) efforts to address climate resiliency through nature-based infrastructure. The project aims to create a regional geospatial decision support tool to help practitioners plan, design, construct, and maintain nature-based solutions resilient to sea level rise. Key activities include engaging partners, peer reviewing publications, and distributing a beta version of the tool for testing and evaluation. FIU will collaborate with the University of Florida, which received a $125,000 subaward to assist with data integration, interface design, outreach, and publications. The anticipated deliverables include performance and final reports, with expected outcomes of increased scientific understanding, training, and model demonstration to benefit citizens in the state of Florida.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $725.2k | 8/26/25 |