Opportunity Information: Apply for W912DR 16 2 RFP 0002
Apply for W912DR 16 2 RFP 0002
- The DOD-COE in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.010.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 08, 2016 and posted on Feb 08, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 24, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $51,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area grant opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District. The Corps planned to make a single award to support on-the-ground and technical work that helps manage and enhance natural resources at the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area. In practical terms, this opportunity is centered on improving the quality, accuracy, and usability of land and resource information so the site can be managed effectively over time.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. USACE expected to make one award under this announcement, with an award ceiling of $51,000. The opportunity was posted and created on February 8, 2016, and the application deadline (original and current) was February 24, 2016, indicating a short submission window typical of targeted, project-specific cooperative agreements.
The work scope combines field surveying support with GIS database management and map production. A key requirement is locating and documenting Corps boundary lines and easement lines, as well as finding property monuments in the field. This involves using a GPS Trimble device to collect accurate location data and to verify or re-establish reference points that define legal and management boundaries. Alongside boundary and monument work, the recipient would gather additional field data relevant to the site, supporting both natural resources oversight and operational decision-making.
On the technical side, the award supports maintaining the GIS geodatabase for the project area, which implies organizing, updating, and quality-checking spatial datasets so they remain consistent and reliable. The recipient would also scan and geo-reference survey-related documents, turning paper or static records into spatially aligned digital resources that can be used inside GIS software. Another major task is creating maps using raster datasets and shapefiles, which points to producing map products that combine imagery or gridded data (rasters) with vector layers (such as boundaries, easements, features, and survey points). The cooperative agreement also anticipates additional GIS and mapping assignments as needed, suggesting the nonprofit would provide ongoing, flexible support as new mapping requests or data needs arise.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a small, single-award cooperative agreement designed to strengthen the Corps ability to manage the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area by improving boundary/easement documentation, field-verified spatial data collection, and the supporting GIS records and map products used for natural resources management. Key identifiers for the opportunity include the title "Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area" and the funding opportunity number W912DR 16 2 RFP 0002, under CFDA 12.010.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District. The project is focused on supporting on-the-ground and technical work that improves how the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area is managed over time, particularly by strengthening land and resource information.
Which agency is offering the award?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a formula grant). The description indicates a targeted, project-specific effort with close alignment to USACE management needs for the site.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve the quality, accuracy, and usability of land and natural resource information for the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area so the site can be managed effectively over time. This includes field-verified boundary and easement documentation and strong GIS recordkeeping and map products.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded.
Are universities or colleges eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility statement excludes institutions of higher education, even if they otherwise operate as nonprofit entities.
How many awards does USACE expect to make?
USACE expected to make a single award under this announcement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $51,000.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 8, 2016. The application deadline (original and current) was February 24, 2016, reflecting a short submission window.
What kinds of field work are included in the scope?
The scope includes field surveying support such as locating and documenting Corps boundary lines and easement lines, and finding property monuments in the field. The work involves collecting accurate location data and verifying or re-establishing reference points that define legal and management boundaries.
What equipment is referenced for field data collection?
A GPS Trimble device is referenced for collecting accurate location data in the field.
Besides boundary and monument work, what other field data may be collected?
The recipient would gather additional field data relevant to the site to support natural resources oversight and operational decision-making, as described in the opportunity summary.
What GIS responsibilities are included?
The award supports maintaining the GIS geodatabase for the project area. This implies organizing, updating, and quality-checking spatial datasets so they remain consistent and reliable for long-term use.
Does the project include scanning and digitizing documents?
Yes. The scope includes scanning and geo-referencing survey-related documents so paper or static records become spatially aligned digital resources usable within GIS software.
What types of map products are expected?
The recipient is expected to create maps using raster datasets and shapefiles, combining imagery or gridded raster data with vector layers such as boundaries, easements, features, and survey points.
Will there be additional tasks beyond the listed mapping and GIS work?
Yes. The cooperative agreement anticipates additional GIS and mapping assignments as needed, indicating ongoing, flexible support for new mapping requests or evolving data needs.
What does this project ultimately help USACE accomplish at the site?
It strengthens USACE capacity to manage the Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area by improving boundary and easement documentation, field-verified spatial data collection, and the GIS records and map products used for natural resources management.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is W912DR 16 2 RFP 0002.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.010.
Is this opportunity designed for a large, multi-award program?
No. Based on the description, it is a small, single-award cooperative agreement with a defined ceiling ($51,000) and a focused scope tied to one specific site.
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