# Proposed Cooperative Agreement for Dendrochronological Investigations to Evaluate Forest Ecosystems

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w81ewf-24-soi-0001-proposed-cooperative-agreement-for-dendrochronological/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/350610

> Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers offered grants of up to $50,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $20,000 in total. Applications closed on December 15, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W81EWF-24-SOI-0001 |
| Agency | Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 15, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $20,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.630 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) or the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).

## What the grant funds

THIS IS A 2 PHASE APPROACH. SOI DUE: 17 November 2023, 2:00 P.M./Central Time FULL PROPOSAL DUE: 15 December 2023/2:00 P.M./Central Time A. Background Dendrochronology provides a reliable dating method for tree species that form an annual ring during a single growing season, which can allow for dating to a specific year (unlike radiocarbon dating). Variation in the width of tree rings may contain information on biological and environmental events which in turn can be used to draw inferences on the timing of processes like forest stand dynamics, past climate, and disturbance regimes. This can be especially useful for natural resources managers that need to make informed management decisions with little to no historical data at their respective site. Additionally, sampling methods can be non-destructive, as increment cores can be extracted from trees without damaging them, an added benefit when studying sensitive habitat types or threatened and endangered species. Using dendrochronology to assess and track biological and environmental events will help fill knowledge gaps that will benefit of organizations responsible for the management of forests and forested wetlands. B. Program Description/Objective This research focuses on applying dendrochronology to make inferences on forest health and dynamics to inform land management decisions. The project will leverage site-specific data or need to be expanded to larger areas of interest (AOI). The project will be funded for an initial year, and dependent upon the progress of research objectives, may be funded in outyears (Optional Year 1 and Optional Year 2). The Government is not expecting the periods of performance to overlap. Objectives: The objectives of the project for the initial year are as follows: 1. Develop technical team and identify initial study AOI for dendrochronology research. 2. Data collection effort at selected AOI(s). 3. Analyze and report results of dendrochronological investigations. 4. Generate a peer-reviewed journal article(s) in conjunction with ERDC researchers integrating all study conclusions. 5. Develop and present public seminars based on study findings. The objectives of the project for Optional Year 1 are as follows: 1. Expand initial study site or select new AOI. 2. Data collection effort at selected AOI(s). 3. Analyze and report results of dendrochronological investigations. 4.

## Questions people ask

### Is W81EWF-24-SOI-0001 still open?

No. It closed on December 15, 2023. A newer notice is open: W912HZ26S0001, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).

### Who can apply for Proposed Cooperative Agreement for Dendrochronological Investigations to Evaluate Forest Ecosystems?

Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Proposed Cooperative Agreement for Dendrochronological Investigations to Evaluate Forest Ecosystems?

Closed December 15, 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 $50,000 each. About $20,000 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.