Applied Field Research on Ecological Functions at Living Shoreline Installations

Agency: Engineer Research and Development Center

12.630 -- Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The research will address the following 2 objectives:

Objective 1: Collaborate with ERDC researchers to develop and apply qualitative and quantitative metrics that evaluate the ecological function (i.e., biomass productivity, sediment accumulation, habitat provisioning, etc.) within and adjacent to living shoreline and natural shoreline sites. The metrics and results will be reported in a yearly report and/or peer reviewed publication as a journal article, technical report, etc.

Objective 2: Perform comparative analysis of physical parameters, design specifications, and ecological functions at living shoreline and natural shoreline sites. The results of this analysis will be used to develop a living shoreline guidance document that will assist landowners and natural resource managers in making informed decisions about shoreline stabilization strategies.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). Disclosures of current and pending support made in this application may render an applicant ineligible for funding. Prior to award and throughout the period of performance, ERDC may continue to request updated continuing and pending support information, which will be reviewed and may result in discontinuation of funding. Religious organizations are entitled to compete on equal footing with secular organizations for Federal financial assistance as described in E.O. 13798, “Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty.”

Grantor contact information

Description

Phoebe V Fuller Grantor Phone 6016343793

Email

Phoebe Fuller

phoebe.v.fuller@usace.army.mil

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
B01.03_FOA_W81EWF-25-SOI-0002.pdf	FOA	Dec 6, 2024 05:24 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Archived: March 8, 2025

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Award

$100,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$--

Award Minimum

$300,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

W81EWF-25-SOI-0002

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Science technology and other research and development

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

December 6, 2024

Archive date:

March 8, 2025