Opportunity Information: Apply for W81EWF 21 SOI 0009
The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Field Experiments for Chemical Control of Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa)" (Funding Opportunity Number W81EWF 21 SOI 0009; CFDA 12.630). The focus is applied research and development aimed at improving real-world, operational chemical management of starry stonewort (SSW), an invasive aquatic macroalga known for forming dense mats and reproducing via persistent sediment bulbils. The opportunity was posted on February 9, 2021, with an original closing date of April 1, 2021, and anticipated making one award with a maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) of $20,000.
The cooperative agreement is structured around a two-year period, during which ERDC anticipated completing two separate, stand-alone projects, each following the same general framework of objectives and deliverables. The selected investigator would work closely with ERDC researchers rather than operating entirely independently, which is typical of cooperative agreements where substantial programmatic involvement by the federal partner is expected. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice, suggesting the competition may have been open beyond traditional university applicants, potentially including non-profits, private entities, or other qualified organizations depending on the stated eligibility language.
The work is organized into two main objectives. The first objective is to develop study protocols for field sampling across multiple SSW sites. Under this task, the investigator collaborates with ERDC to design and standardize methods that can reliably measure treatment performance in field conditions, with an emphasis on determining the efficacy of operational chemical control (meaning treatments as they are actually applied by lake managers or agencies, not only in controlled laboratory settings). The protocols are intended to support comparisons across sites and sampling events, helping ensure the data are consistent enough to draw defensible conclusions about whether chemical management approaches are working and under what conditions.
The second objective covers field sampling, sample processing, and data analysis to evaluate chemical control efficacy by comparing treated (managed) sites to untreated (non-managed) sites. The notice highlights several core data types expected in the study. These include sediment core samples to quantify SSW bulbil production or abundance in the sediment, because bulbils are a key propagule that can drive re-infestation even after visible biomass is reduced. The work also includes measuring the percent change in plant occurrence following chemical management, which can capture changes in distribution or presence/absence and can be used alongside other metrics to interpret treatment effects. A central expectation is that results will explicitly compare managed versus non-managed conditions, supporting a clearer inference about the effect of chemical treatments rather than broader seasonal or environmental variation.
Deliverables emphasize research-grade reporting and regular communication with ERDC. All collected data are expected to be synthesized into a written report formatted like a peer-reviewed scientific publication, implying clear methods, results, and discussion suitable for eventual submission to a journal or for internal technical documentation at a comparable standard. In addition to the final write-up, the recipient is expected to provide quarterly status updates and draft materials for ERDC review, creating an iterative feedback loop throughout the project and ensuring alignment with ERDC expectations on methods, data quality, and interpretation.Apply for W81EWF 21 SOI 0009
- The Department of Defense, Engineer Research and Development Center in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Field Experiments for Chemical Control of Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.630.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 09, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2021. (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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Field Experiments for Chemical Control of Starry Stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa)."
Which agency is offering this cooperative agreement opportunity?
The Department of Defense is the sponsoring department, and the opportunity is offered through the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number?
Funding Opportunity Number: W81EWF 21 SOI 0009. CFDA: 12.630.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is applied research and development aimed at improving real-world (operational) chemical management of starry stonewort (SSW), an invasive aquatic macroalga that forms dense mats and reproduces via persistent sediment bulbils.
What does "operational chemical management" mean in this context?
It refers to chemical control treatments as they are actually applied by lake managers or agencies in field conditions, rather than treatments evaluated only in controlled laboratory settings.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the original closing date?
It was posted on February 9, 2021, and the original closing date was April 1, 2021.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the maximum federal funding amount?
ERDC anticipated making one award, with a maximum federal funding level (award ceiling) of $20,000.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a more independent research award?
The selected investigator is expected to work closely with ERDC researchers, reflecting substantial programmatic involvement by the federal partner rather than an entirely independent project approach.
What is the anticipated project period and overall structure?
The cooperative agreement is structured around a two-year period. During that time, ERDC anticipated completing two separate, stand-alone projects, each using the same general framework of objectives and deliverables.
What are the two main objectives of the work?
The first objective is developing standardized study protocols for field sampling across multiple SSW sites. The second objective is conducting field sampling, sample processing, and data analysis to evaluate chemical control efficacy by comparing treated (managed) sites to untreated (non-managed) sites.
What is included in Objective 1 (protocol development)?
Objective 1 focuses on collaborating with ERDC to design and standardize field sampling methods that can reliably measure treatment performance under real field conditions, supporting consistent comparisons across sites and sampling events.
Why is standardizing protocols across multiple sites emphasized?
The intent is to ensure data consistency across locations and sampling events so results are defensible and can better explain whether chemical management approaches are working and under what conditions.
What is included in Objective 2 (field sampling and analysis)?
Objective 2 includes field sampling, sample processing, and data analysis designed to evaluate chemical control efficacy by explicitly comparing managed (treated) sites against non-managed (untreated) sites.
What kinds of data are expected to be collected or evaluated?
The notice highlights several core data types: sediment core samples to quantify SSW bulbil production or abundance in sediments, and measurements of percent change in plant occurrence following chemical management.
Why are sediment core samples and bulbils important to measure?
Bulbils are a key propagule for starry stonewort and can persist in sediments, potentially driving re-infestation even after visible biomass is reduced. Quantifying bulbil abundance or production helps assess longer-term treatment effectiveness.
What does "percent change in plant occurrence" mean for this project?
It refers to measuring changes in plant occurrence (such as distribution or presence/absence) following chemical management, providing an outcome metric that can be interpreted alongside other measures of treatment effects.
How is treatment effectiveness expected to be evaluated?
Effectiveness is expected to be evaluated through direct comparisons between treated (managed) sites and untreated (non-managed) sites, helping distinguish chemical treatment effects from seasonal or environmental variation.
What deliverables are required?
Deliverables emphasize research-grade reporting and regular communication with ERDC. The recipient is expected to synthesize collected data into a written report formatted like a peer-reviewed scientific publication, provide quarterly status updates, and submit draft materials for ERDC review.
What does it mean that the final report should be formatted like a peer-reviewed publication?
It implies the report should present clear methods, results, and discussion at a standard suitable for potential journal submission or comparable internal technical documentation.
How often are project updates required?
Quarterly status updates are expected.
Will ERDC review drafts during the project?
Yes. The recipient is expected to provide draft materials for ERDC review, supporting an iterative feedback loop on methods, data quality, and interpretation throughout the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility details referenced in the full notice. Based on that description, the competition may have been open beyond traditional university applicants, potentially including non-profits, private entities, or other qualified organizations depending on the full eligibility language.
Is this opportunity strictly academic, or can other organizations participate?
The notice indicates eligibility as "Others" and points to additional eligibility details in the full announcement, suggesting it may not be limited to universities and could include other qualified organization types if allowed by the notice.
What invasive species is the project focused on?
The project focuses on starry stonewort (Nitellopsis obtusa), described in the notice as an invasive aquatic macroalga that forms dense mats and reproduces via persistent sediment bulbils.
How many projects are expected within the two-year period?
Two separate, stand-alone projects were anticipated, each following the same general framework of objectives and deliverables.
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