# Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w81ewf-26-soi-0001-depth-resolved-algal-bloom-mapping-at-lake-okeechobee/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361152

> Engineer Research and Development Center offered grants of up to $95,500 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $95,500 in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W81EWF-26-SOI-0001 |
| Agency | Engineer Research and Development Center |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $95,500 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $95,500 |
| 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).

## What the grant funds

Effective management of HABs requires extensive, long-term water quality monitoring capable of capturing the complex conditions that lead to bloom formation. Because HAB events are highly unpredictable, it is essential to collect a wide array of water quality parameters across both bloom and non-bloom seasons to identify the intricate combination of environmental triggers involved. In Lake Okeechobee, this need is especially important due to its relatively shallow depth, which creates unique thermal and ecological dynamics that differ substantially from those observed in deeper lakes. These site-specific differences may influence bloom frequency, intensity, and duration, making detailed, sustained monitoring a critical step toward understanding HAB behavior in this system. To address this need, the proposed work will involve several months of intensive water quality data collection in and/or near Lake Okeechobee, extending through the bloom season and including approximately 30 days before and after to capture rapid seasonal transitions. Surface water sampling and subsurface sensor measurements will be supported by HAB ecology and monitoring experts, who will also assist with equipment setup, deployment, and routine maintenance. The newly collected data from Lake Okeechobee will be compared to historical datasets from Clinton Lake in Lawrence, KS, enabling a comparative analysis of HAB triggers across two distinct lake environments. This comparison is expected to provide valuable insights into the site-specific behavior of HABs in Lake Okeechobee and contribute to a broader understanding of bloom dynamics. Ultimately, the objective is to generate the critical information needed to elucidate the environmental drivers of HAB formation in Lake Okeechobee.

## Questions people ask

### Is W81EWF-26-SOI-0001 still open?

No. It closed on March 15, 2026.

### Who can apply for Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL?

Engineer Research and Development Center accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Depth-Resolved Algal Bloom Mapping at Lake Okeechobee, FL?

Closed March 15, 2026. 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 $95,500 each. About $95,500 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.