Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 08 R MONARCH
Apply for N62473 08 R MONARCH
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ASSESSMENT OF THE RECENTLY BURNED MONARCH BUTTERFLY ROOST SITE AND REPARATION OF MONARCH BUTTERFLY RESTORATION PLAN ON MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300 Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 16, 2008 and posted on Sep 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 23, 2008. (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 $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Assessment of the Recently Burned Monarch Butterfly Roost Site and Reparation of Monarch Butterfly Restoration Plan on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California" (Funding Opportunity Number: N62473 08 R MONARCH), was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command as a discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resources. It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency likely expected to be substantially involved with the recipient during project execution rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The solicitation was posted and created on September 16, 2008, with an application deadline of September 23, 2008, and it later archived on October 23, 2008. The program anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $50,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
The central purpose of the project was to evaluate the condition and significance of a monarch butterfly wintering roost site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton that had recently been burned. The work specifically called for an assessment of the site after the fire, paired with an evaluation of how important this Camp Pendleton roost is to western monarch wintering populations more broadly. In practical terms, that implies field-based investigation and ecological analysis aimed at understanding what habitat features were lost or degraded, what remains functional, and how the site contributes to the regional network of coastal overwintering locations used by western monarchs.
In addition to assessing fire impacts, the opportunity emphasized forward-looking restoration planning. The project was expected to examine the need for restoration and the feasibility of restoring the historic monarch roost grove on the base. That feasibility component suggests the applicant would need to consider ecological constraints (such as grove structure, microclimate conditions used by overwintering monarchs, and availability of appropriate vegetation), operational constraints associated with an active Marine Corps installation (access, training impacts, safety, and long-term maintenance realities), and any other site-specific limitations that would affect whether restoration is realistic and sustainable.
A key deliverable described in the announcement was the development of a Monarch Habitat Restoration Plan. While the notice does not spell out the plan format, a typical restoration plan for an overwintering grove would be expected to translate assessment findings into clear restoration goals, recommended actions, implementation sequencing, and monitoring. It would likely address habitat elements monarchs rely on during winter roosting, such as suitable roost trees and wind buffering, as well as considerations for long-term grove resilience after fire. Because the solicitation frames the work as both an assessment and a planning effort, the restoration plan would be the document that connects science findings to on-the-ground management decisions at Camp Pendleton.
Eligibility was limited to private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions). The opportunity was associated with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research, indicating the government viewed the work as applied research and technical planning in support of resource management. The point of contact listed for access issues was Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator, at (619) 532-1266.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Assessment of the Recently Burned Monarch Butterfly Roost Site and Reparation of Monarch Butterfly Restoration Plan on Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, California."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473 08 R MONARCH.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resources.
What kind of award instrument is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The solicitation was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the agency expected substantial involvement with the recipient during the project rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to evaluate the condition and significance of a monarch butterfly wintering roost site on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton that had recently been burned, and to develop a forward-looking monarch habitat restoration plan based on that assessment.
What happened at the site that triggered the need for this work?
The monarch butterfly wintering roost site on Camp Pendleton had recently been burned, and the project is centered on assessing post-fire conditions and planning for restoration.
Where will the work take place?
The work is tied to a monarch butterfly wintering roost site located on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.
What specific assessment work is expected?
The opportunity calls for an assessment of the roost site after the fire and an evaluation of how important the Camp Pendleton roost is to western monarch wintering populations more broadly. This implies field-based investigation and ecological analysis focused on what habitat features were lost or degraded, what remains functional, and how the site contributes to the regional network of coastal overwintering locations used by western monarchs.
Does the project include restoration activities, or only planning?
Based on the description provided, the emphasis is on assessment and restoration planning. A key deliverable is the development of a Monarch Habitat Restoration Plan, including examining the need for restoration and the feasibility of restoring the historic monarch roost grove on the base.
What does "feasibility of restoring the historic monarch roost grove" mean in this context?
The solicitation indicates the project should examine whether restoration is realistic and sustainable at this site. That feasibility component suggests consideration of ecological constraints (for example, grove structure, microclimate conditions used by overwintering monarchs, and availability of appropriate vegetation) as well as operational constraints associated with an active Marine Corps installation (such as access, training impacts, safety, and long-term maintenance realities), along with any other site-specific limitations.
What is the key deliverable expected from the project?
A key deliverable is a Monarch Habitat Restoration Plan. The notice does not specify a required format, but the plan is expected to connect assessment findings to recommended restoration actions and management decisions at Camp Pendleton.
What might a Monarch Habitat Restoration Plan typically cover (based on the notice)?
While the announcement does not provide a template, it indicates the plan should translate assessment findings into restoration goals and recommended actions. It would likely address habitat elements monarchs rely on during winter roosting (such as suitable roost trees and wind buffering) and consider long-term grove resilience after fire, along with implementation sequencing and monitoring to support long-term management on the base.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The program anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions)
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
What does the CFDA association suggest about the nature of the work?
Because it is associated with CFDA 12.300 (Basic and Applied Scientific Research), the government characterized the effort as applied research and technical planning in support of natural resource management.
When was the solicitation posted and created?
The solicitation was posted and created on September 16, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 23, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 23, 2008.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Joseph Brown can be reached by phone at (619) 532-1266.
What general topic area does this opportunity fall under?
It is focused on natural resources, specifically post-fire assessment and restoration planning for a monarch butterfly wintering roost site and habitat on Camp Pendleton.
Why does the opportunity emphasize both assessment and planning?
The description frames the work as a combined effort: first, determining what changed at the site after the burn and understanding the site’s broader significance to western monarch overwintering; and second, using those findings to evaluate restoration needs and feasibility, culminating in a restoration plan that supports on-the-ground management decisions.
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