Opportunity Information: Apply for W912DQ 26 2 A001
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District is seeking to award a cooperative agreement to support the management of undesirable (noxious or invasive) plants on certain federally managed lands in St. Charles County, Missouri. The work is tied specifically to USACE-managed areas associated with the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation program and the related Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project. In practical terms, this opportunity is about bringing in a qualified state-level partner to help USACE carry out on-the-ground and programmatic activities that reduce or control problematic plant species that can harm habitat, interfere with project lands, and undermine environmental mitigation goals.
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which generally means USACE expects substantial involvement and coordination during the period of performance, rather than a simple pass-through grant. The legal authority cited is the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814), which supports collaboration with state entities that have formal responsibility for administering or enforcing state undesirable plants or noxious weed laws. Because the authority is specific, eligibility is narrow: the recipient must be a state department of agriculture or another state agency (or political subdivision of a state) that is responsible for administering or implementing undesirable plants laws. This is not positioned as an open competition for nonprofits, universities, or private contractors unless they are operating as part of, or through, the eligible state entity.
The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.012 and categorized under Natural Resources, reflecting the focus on land stewardship and ecological management. The maximum funding amount shown (award ceiling) is $275,000. The posting indicates an expected number of awards as not specified, which often implies USACE anticipates making one award to the most appropriate eligible state partner, but applicants should rely on the full solicitation details for confirmation. The opportunity was created on May 14, 2026, and the closing date for submissions is June 15, 2026.
Overall, the purpose is straightforward: USACE needs professional services delivered through an eligible state agency framework to plan, coordinate, and implement undesirable plant management on designated federal lands in St. Charles County connected to Missouri River navigation and mitigation project responsibilities. Applicants that qualify should be prepared to demonstrate their legal role in state undesirable plant enforcement or administration, their technical capacity to deliver invasive/noxious plant management services, and their ability to coordinate closely with USACE under a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for W912DQ 26 2 A001
- The Kansas City District in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USACE Kansas City District: Management of Undesirable Plants, St. Charles County, Missouri" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.012.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-05-14.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-15. (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 $275,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity is for a cooperative agreement to support the management of undesirable plants (noxious or invasive species) on certain federally managed lands in St. Charles County, Missouri. The work supports stewardship and environmental mitigation responsibilities tied to the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation program and the related Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District.
Which federal agency is offering the award?
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District.
What type of award is being offered?
A discretionary cooperative agreement. This structure generally involves substantial USACE involvement and coordination during the period of performance, rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
To plan, coordinate, and implement activities that reduce or control problematic plant species that can harm habitat, interfere with project lands, and undermine environmental mitigation goals on designated USACE-managed areas in St. Charles County, Missouri.
Where will the work take place?
On certain federally managed lands in St. Charles County, Missouri, specifically in USACE-managed areas associated with the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation program and the related Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project.
What kinds of plants are targeted under this effort?
Undesirable plants, described as noxious or invasive plants. These are species that can negatively affect habitat and project lands and can compromise environmental mitigation objectives.
What legal authority supports this cooperative agreement?
The Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814). The cited authority supports collaboration with state entities that have formal responsibility for administering or enforcing state undesirable plants or noxious weed laws.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is narrow. The recipient must be a state department of agriculture or another state agency (or political subdivision of a state) that is responsible for administering or implementing undesirable plants laws (including noxious weed laws) at the state level.
Are nonprofits, universities, or private companies eligible to apply directly?
Not as described in the opportunity summary. The opportunity is not positioned as an open competition for nonprofits, universities, or private contractors unless they are operating as part of, or through, the eligible state entity responsible for administering or enforcing state undesirable plants laws.
What does USACE mean by "substantial involvement" under a cooperative agreement?
It means USACE expects close coordination and active participation during performance, rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final report. Applicants should expect ongoing collaboration with USACE related to planning and implementation of undesirable plant management on the designated lands.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
CFDA 12.012.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under Natural Resources, reflecting its focus on land stewardship and ecological management.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum funding amount shown) is $275,000.
How many awards will be made?
The expected number of awards is listed as not specified. This can sometimes imply an expectation of a single award to the most appropriate eligible state partner, but applicants should rely on the full solicitation details for confirmation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created on May 14, 2026.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date for submissions is June 15, 2026.
What kinds of activities are expected under the cooperative agreement?
The summary indicates both on-the-ground and programmatic activities to reduce or control undesirable plants on USACE-managed lands. Applicants should be prepared to support planning, coordination, and implementation consistent with project land management and mitigation needs.
What should an eligible applicant be prepared to demonstrate?
Based on the information provided, an eligible applicant should be prepared to demonstrate: (1) its legal role in administering or enforcing state undesirable plants (noxious weed) laws, (2) technical capacity to deliver invasive/noxious plant management services, and (3) ability to coordinate closely with USACE under a cooperative agreement structure.
Is this opportunity tied to any specific USACE program or project?
Yes. It is tied specifically to USACE-managed areas associated with the Missouri River Bank Stabilization and Navigation program and the related Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Project.
What problem is USACE trying to address through this funding?
Undesirable plant species that can damage habitat, interfere with management of project lands, and undermine environmental mitigation goals on federally managed areas in St. Charles County, Missouri.
Does the opportunity indicate whether this is competitive or non-competitive?
The summary describes it as a discretionary funding opportunity with narrow eligibility tied to a specific legal authority. It does not state an open, broad competition; instead it emphasizes an eligible state-level partner. For the definitive approach (competitive vs. non-competitive), applicants should follow the full solicitation details.
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