W81EWF-23-SOI-0001: Mist-netting and radio telemetry of imperiled bats on U.S. Army Garrison West Point
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: ERDC Broad Agency Announcement (W912HZ26S0001). Status: Closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left). It is in our archive of CEERD-CERL notices from 2023.
CEERD-CERL offered grants of up to $25,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $25,000 in total. Applications closed on April 21, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 21, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$25,000
- Total funding$25,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | February 21, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 21, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 21, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the North Atlantic Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering awards averaged $1.1 million; this notice allows up to $25,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (69% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
ERDC seeks applications to conduct mist-netting and radio telemetry of bats on US Army Garrison West Point. Many of the land bases where US Army installations reside are ecologically significant, providing refuge for a large number of the nation's threatened and endangered plants and animals. The benefits of biodiversity to the public and the environment have long been recognized and the Army’s role as land managers can influence the floral and faunal diversity both within the installation and on nearby lands. To fulfill long-term mission requirements, the military must achieve environmental objectives of sustainability of training lands and full compliance with conservation requirements under law. The Army is committed to maintaining its role as a national leader in the conservation and management of sensitive natural resources on Army lands. US Army Garrison West Point (USAG WP) is potentially home to bat species that are federally endangered or under review for listing under the Endangered Species Act, and previous surveys have documented multiple species of conservation concern. Periodic surveys are integral for documenting long-term trends in bat occupancy on USAG WP. In summer 2023, ERDC-CERL will conduct an acoustic survey for bats on USAG WP. The government seeks research and technical support to conduct mist-netting in conjunction with the planned acoustic survey. Work under this proposal will provide support to ongoing research and management efforts by ERDC-CERL on USAG WP. Program Description/Objective: The government seeks research and technical support to live-capture imperiled bat species via mist-netting. Bats will be tagged with radio transmitters to track movements and locate roosts on USAG WP. This work will require close collaboration with ERDC-CERL to successfully achieve objectives. Details of the primary tasks are as follows: Task 1: Mist-net surveys to capture bats on USAG WP Previous surveys of USAG WP have documented the following species: northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus), eastern small-footed bat (Myotis leibii), tricolored bat (Perimyotis subflavus), big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscus), eastern red bat (Lasiurus borealis), hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus), and silver-haired bat (Lasionycteris noctivagans). The Indiana bat (Myotis sodalis) may also occur in the area.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering (12.630) awarded $1.3 billion across 1,101 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | Ohio | 1 | $82.6 million |
| Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium | District of Columbia | 1 | $78.2 million |
| University of California San Diego | California | 4 | $53.1 million |
| Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | Connecticut | 4 | $38.1 million |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania | 3 | $35.0 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, W912HZ26S0001, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is W81EWF-23-SOI-0001 still open?
No. It closed on April 21, 2023. A newer notice is open: W912HZ26S0001, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).
Who can apply for Mist-netting and radio telemetry of imperiled bats on U.S. Army Garrison West Point?
CEERD-CERL accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Mist-netting and radio telemetry of imperiled bats on U.S. Army Garrison West Point?
Closed April 21, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $25,000 each. About $25,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Battelle Memorial Institute, Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium, University of California San Diego. The program made 1,101 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.