January 29, 2019
USACE Funding Opportunity: USCRP Research Topic 4: Evaluating OCS Sand Resources, Response to Dredging
REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
W912HZ-19-SOI-0010
Project Title: USCRP Research Topic 4: Evaluating the Distribution and Geotechnical Properties of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Sand Resources and Coupled Environmental Response to Dredging
The full announcement with instructions for applying is available W912HZ-19-SOI-0010_Topic 04.
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for studies to be sponsored by the U.S. Army of Engineer (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL). The intent of this request is to seek proposals that will examine the geologic framework of the OCS to establish the distribution and character of beach quality sands; evaluate sediment dynamics on the OCS as a result of normal, storm conditions, or dredging disturbances; evaluate the longterm impact of beach nourishment projects on the ecosystem, including bird and sea turtle populations and nesting behavior; and /or other topics related to OCS sand resource
management.
Estimated award amounts for individual proposals of $50,000 to $200,000 may be accepted. Multiple awards may be funded. Possibly no awards will be made if the submitted proposals do not meet the objectives outlined in this RSOI.
Background:
The U.S. Coastal Research Program (USCRP) is a partnership of the coastal research community to coordinate Federal activities, strengthen academic programs, and build a strong workforce. Three primary research needs identified by the USCRP’s nearshore coastal community are to improve understanding of: 1) long-term coastal evolution due to natural and anthropogenic processes; 2) extreme events, including flooding, erosion, and the subsequent recovery; and 3) the physical, biological and chemical processes impacting human and ecosystem health. As identified by the USCRPs plan, the USCRP addresses societal needs along the coast through a coordinated effort backed by researchers from Federal agencies, academia, industry, and nongovernmental organizations. Awards will be made with the intent of assisting academic institutions in funding coastal and nearshore processes graduate students to address critical research needs within the coastal community, advancing the state of knowledge, and building the future U.S. workforce.
Review of Statements of Interest will begin after the SOI has been posted to all units on the CESU website for 10 working days.
Posted 1/29/2019.