Opportunity Information: Apply for USACE EHR 001
Apply for USACE EHR 001
- The Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Estuary Habitat Restoration Program Project Solicitation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.130 Estuary Habitat Restoration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 7, 2012 and posted on Dec 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 12, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are institutes of higher education, U.S. Territories, state, local and Indian tribal governments, and non governmental organizations. For the purposes of the EHRP, the term non governmental organization does not include for profit enterprises. The applicant must provide the real estate interests necessary for implementation and long term operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation and replacement of the project. In most cases, this means the applicant must have fee title to the lands necessary for the project, although in some cases an easement may be sufficient.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Estuary Habitat Restoration Program (EHRP) Project Solicitation is a discretionary federal funding opportunity managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on behalf of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council. It seeks proposals for on-the-ground estuary habitat restoration projects authorized under Section 104 of the Estuary Restoration Act of 2000, part of the Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-457, as amended). Congress has provided a limited pool of funds for USACE to carry out this program, and any awards ultimately depend on the availability of appropriated funding.
Projects proposed under this solicitation are expected to produce clear ecosystem benefits in estuarine environments and be grounded in strong science. USACE and the Council are looking for proposals that can demonstrate scientific merit, technical feasibility, and cost effectiveness, with planning and design that recognizes and can adapt to climate change impacts (for example, sea level rise, changing salinity regimes, increased storm intensity, or shifting habitat conditions). In practical terms, applicants need to show that the restoration approach is likely to work, can be built and maintained, and will deliver measurable ecological improvements over time.
Selected projects will be implemented through agreements with USACE, most commonly a cooperative agreement, though a project partnership agreement may be used in some cases. The distinction matters because under certain partnership structures the Corps may directly implement a portion of the work using the provided funds, while cooperative agreements typically reflect a more collaborative project execution. The opportunity also carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost as part of the program structure.
Funding levels are relatively targeted rather than large-scale. The Council anticipated up to $3.5 million in total funding available for this round, with an expectation of about eight awards. Individual awards were limited to a floor of $200,000 and a ceiling of $1,000,000, positioning this program to support multiple medium-sized restoration efforts rather than a single major project.
Eligibility is broad across public and nonprofit sectors, but it excludes for-profit entities. Eligible applicants include institutes of higher education, U.S. territories, state governments, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and non-governmental organizations, as long as those NGOs are not for-profit enterprises. A key eligibility and readiness requirement is that the applicant must provide the real estate interests needed for implementation and for long-term operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the restoration project. In most cases this means the applicant must hold fee title to the project lands, although in some circumstances an easement may be acceptable. This real-estate requirement is central because the program is not just funding construction; it is funding restoration that must be sustained for the long term.
The solicitation referenced the USACE Estuary Restoration Program information page as the primary source for program background and details. For access issues or questions, the listed program contact was Ellen Cummings, EHRP Manager at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, reachable by phone at 202-761-4750. The opportunity in the source record was posted December 12, 2012, and had a closing date of February 12, 2013, under Funding Opportunity Number USACE EHR 001 and CFDA 12.130.
Estuary Habitat Restoration Program (EHRP) Project Solicitation: FAQs
1) What is the Estuary Habitat Restoration Program (EHRP) Project Solicitation?
The EHRP Project Solicitation is a discretionary federal funding opportunity for on-the-ground estuary habitat restoration projects. It is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on behalf of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council.
2) What law authorizes this funding opportunity?
Projects funded under this solicitation are authorized under Section 104 of the Estuary Restoration Act of 2000, which is part of the Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-457, as amended).
3) Is funding guaranteed if a project is selected?
No. Awards ultimately depend on the availability of appropriated funding. Congress provided a limited pool of funds for USACE to carry out the program, and awards are contingent on that funding being available.
4) What types of projects is this solicitation looking for?
The solicitation seeks proposals for on-the-ground estuary habitat restoration projects that produce clear ecosystem benefits in estuarine environments and are grounded in strong science.
5) What evaluation factors are emphasized for proposals?
USACE and the Council are looking for proposals that can demonstrate scientific merit, technical feasibility, and cost effectiveness. Proposals are expected to show that the restoration approach is likely to work, can be built and maintained, and will deliver measurable ecological improvements over time.
6) Does the project need to account for climate change?
Yes. Planning and design are expected to recognize and adapt to climate change impacts, such as sea level rise, changing salinity regimes, increased storm intensity, or shifting habitat conditions.
7) What does "on-the-ground" restoration mean in this context?
Based on the solicitation language, "on-the-ground" indicates practical, implementable restoration work in estuarine environments, rather than purely planning-only or research-only efforts. Proposals should show that the project can be constructed, maintained, and monitored for ecological improvements.
8) How will selected projects be implemented (what kind of agreement is used)?
Selected projects will be implemented through agreements with USACE. Most commonly, this will be a cooperative agreement, though a project partnership agreement may be used in some cases.
9) What is the difference between a cooperative agreement and a project partnership agreement for this program?
The distinction matters because under certain partnership structures, USACE may directly implement a portion of the work using the provided funds. Cooperative agreements typically reflect a more collaborative project execution approach.
10) Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute non-federal resources toward the total project cost as part of the program structure.
11) How much funding was expected to be available in this round?
The Council anticipated up to $3.5 million in total funding available for this round.
12) How many awards were expected?
The solicitation indicated an expectation of about eight awards.
13) What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual awards were limited to a minimum of $200,000 and a maximum of $1,000,000.
14) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include institutes of higher education, U.S. territories, state governments, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), as long as those NGOs are not for-profit enterprises.
15) Are for-profit organizations eligible?
No. For-profit entities are excluded from eligibility under this solicitation.
16) Is there a land ownership or real estate requirement to apply?
Yes. A key eligibility and readiness requirement is that the applicant must provide the real estate interests needed for implementation and for long-term operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of the restoration project.
17) Does the applicant need to own the project land?
In most cases, yes. The solicitation states that the applicant must generally hold fee title to the project lands, although in some circumstances an easement may be acceptable.
18) Why is the real estate requirement so important for this program?
It is central because the program is not just funding construction. It is funding restoration that must be sustained for the long term, including long-term operation, maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement.
19) Where can applicants find program background and details?
The solicitation referenced the USACE Estuary Restoration Program information page as the primary source for program background and details.
20) Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions?
The listed program contact is Ellen Cummings, EHRP Manager at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Phone: 202-761-4750.
21) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USACE EHR 001.
22) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 12.130.
23) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The source record indicates the opportunity was posted on December 12, 2012, and had a closing date of February 12, 2013.
24) What kinds of benefits should projects be able to demonstrate?
Projects are expected to produce clear ecosystem benefits in estuarine environments and deliver measurable ecological improvements over time.
25) What does the solicitation mean by "strong science"?
The solicitation emphasizes that proposals should be grounded in strong science and demonstrate scientific merit, meaning applicants should be able to justify the restoration approach using credible scientific rationale and show how outcomes will be measurable over time.
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