W9126G-23-2-SOI-3311: Understanding Reservoir Sedimentation Sources and Economics in the Kansas River Basin
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI) (N0001426SF002). Status: Closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left). It is in our archive of Department of Defense notices from 2023.
Department of Defense offered grants of up to $816,000 (at least $316,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 15, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 15, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$816,000
- Award floor$316,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | June 15, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 15, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 14, 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 funding opportunity is ONLY available for all Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units partners in all CESU regions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Basic and Applied Scientific Research awards averaged $670,297; this notice allows up to $816,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (80% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Project Title: Understanding Reservoir Sedimentation Sources and Economics in the Kansas River Basin for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Kansas City District. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: See attached Statement of Objectives. Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI) will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by the US Army Corps of Engineers (Kansas City District)-Public Assistance to States Program. The work involves comprehensive support of researchers in identifying watershed sources of sediment to reservoirs in the Kansas River Basin and understanding the implications of different economic analysis paradigms for reservoir sedimentation, and USACE support with providing economic input data, and site-visit coordination and support for ground-truthing, all in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4001 - Research and Development. Approximately $316,000 is expected to be available to support this project, for the 24-month base period. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful recipient/awardee. Period of Performance: Base period: 24 months from date of award Follow-on (FO) periods: Three 12-month FO periods Please send responses or direct questions to: Maria Lopez Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Maria.E.Lopez@usace.army.mil Office: 817-886-1881 Brian Hesford Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Brian.D.Hesford@usace.army.mil Office: 402-200-8268 Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: RSOI’s are required to be posted on www. Grants.gov for 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals.
Who has won Basic and Applied Scientific Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Basic and Applied Scientific Research (12.300) awarded $4.1 billion across 6,165 grant awards, an average of $670,297 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California San Diego | California | 172 | $191 million |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Massachusetts | 155 | $153 million |
| University of Washington | Washington | 166 | $123 million |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | Massachusetts | 88 | $104 million |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | Connecticut | 50 | $96.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, N0001426SF002, 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 W9126G-23-2-SOI-3311 still open?
No. It closed on July 15, 2023. A newer notice is open: N0001426SF002, closes April 9, 2027 (153 days left).
Who can apply for Understanding Reservoir Sedimentation Sources and Economics in the Kansas River Basin?
Department of Defense accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Understanding Reservoir Sedimentation Sources and Economics in the Kansas River Basin?
Closed July 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 $816,000 each.
Who has won Basic and Applied Scientific Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of California San Diego, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Washington. The program made 6,165 awards worth $4.1 billion in that time.