# Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, HI

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w9126g-24-2-soi-3586-comprehensive-stranding-investigations-for-high-priority/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355305

> Fort Worth District offered grants of up to $3.7 million (at least $250,335) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on August 8, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W9126G-24-2-SOI-3586 |
| Agency | Fort Worth District |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 8, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $3.7 million |
| Award floor | $250,335 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.005 |

## Who can apply

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

This funding opportunity is ONLY available for Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units under the Californian, Pacific Northwest, and Hawaii-Pacific Islands Units. SIKES AUTHORITY ONLY: In accordance with the 16 USC 670c-1, Sikes Act, projects for the implementation and enforcement of integrated natural resources management plans, priority shall be given to Federal and State agencies having responsibility for the conservation or management of fish or wildlife.

## What the grant funds

1) Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. 2) Project Title: Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 3) Brief Description of Anticipated Work: Providing technical natural resource support to assist the Navy in efforts of comprehensive stranding investigations for priority species such as beaked whales, false killer whales and pygmy killer whales as well as secondary priority species such as dwarf and pygmy sperm whales, melon-headed whales, pilot whales and humpback whales are needed by Navy. This critical information is required for environmental compliance documents, consultations, and public education and outreach. This requires mounting an immediate response to each newly reported stranding event that occurs over the project duration and conducting extensive necropsy examinations, including histopathology, disease surveillance, and tissue sampling in support of numerous research efforts aimed at better understanding Hawaiian and Mariana cetaceans. 4) Period of Performance: Base period - 12 months from date of award. Follow-on (FO) periods - Four 12-month FO periods 5) Please send responses or direct questions to: Nicholas A. Aprea Grants Specialist USACE, Fort Worth District Email: Nicholas.a.aprea@usace.army.mil Kathy S. Mitchell Project Manager USACE, Fort Worth District Email: kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil 6) Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: 30 calendar days from date posted

## Questions people ask

### Is W9126G-24-2-SOI-3586 still open?

No. It closed on August 8, 2024.

### Who can apply for Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, HI?

Fort Worth District accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Comprehensive Stranding Investigations for High Priority Marine Mammal Species in the Hawaiian and Mariana Archipelagos, Navy US Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, HI?

Closed August 8, 2024. 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 $3.7 million each.

### Who has won Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Colorado State University, Salcha-Delta SWCD, University of Hawaii. The program made 322 awards worth $557 million in that time.