Algorithm for Inventory, Assessments and Spatial Analysis in Natural Resources Management, Institute for Water Resources
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- W81EWF-24-SOI-0028
- Agency
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Engineer Research and Development Center
US Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is seeking applications for a federal grant opportunity focused on natural resources management. The key areas of interest include collaborating with USACE on recreation resources, environmental stewardship, and visitation data; developing smart sensing technologies to assess road and trail conditions; and creating methodologies to quantify the economic impacts and value to the nation of USACE natural resources management programs. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to meet these objectives, and the two-phase application process requires statements of interest by May 17, 2024 and full applications by June 10, 2024 if invited to Phase II.
The total estimated program funding is $500,000 over 5 years, with individual awards up to $100,000 per year. The work is to be performed in support of the USACE's Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 12.630).
Synopsis
Natural Resources Management and Management of Recreation Resources
Collaborate with key USACE personnel on recreation resources, environmental stewardship resources, and visitation data. Work will support recreation and environmental stewardship business line activities, including but not limited to maintaining and updating USACE spatial data inventory for recreational facilities, operational condition assessment for recreation facilities, analyzing datasets both internal and external for environmental factors such as invasive species and development pressure, and other needs as identified. When requested, provide written documentation of research findings, implications for USACE missions, and potential methods of implementation within USACE.
Road Condition Monitoring and Trails Management
Develop Smart Sensing Technologies (i.e., camera-based, thermal imagining, laser-based, and ground penetrating radar) for assessing road conditions (hard surface and gravel/dirt) including predicting the potential for future integrity issues. Develop other technologies and strategies for implementation of the best strategies given the type and nature of the diverse USACE road systems. Develop similar technologies and strategies for assessing the USACE network of multi-use trail systems (nature trails, hiking, equestrian, biking, etc.). Research and develop data collection methodologies for such data.
Value to the Nation (Economics)
USACE NRM Programs have impacts on local and regional economies as well as the national economy. Assessing these impacts (both positive and negative) and developing methodologies for quantifying these impacts are needed to ensure the impacts and contributions of the NRM programs to the nation (in terms of economics) are clearly understood and articulated to a wide range of audiences.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| B01.03_W81EWF-24-SOI-0028.pdf |
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