Opportunity Information: Apply for 80211 B J110
Apply for 80211 B J110
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Black Oystercatcher Surveys California" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.655 Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 3, 2011 and posted on May 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2011. (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.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Black Oystercatcher Surveys - California" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 80211 B J110) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding notice structured as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation. It was posted on May 4, 2011 (created May 3, 2011) with an original and current closing date of May 11, 2011, and it was later archived on June 10, 2011. The total award amount is fixed at 20,000 dollars, with an award ceiling and floor both set at 20,000 dollars, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
The project is designed to support implementation of the Black Oystercatcher Conservation Plan by funding field work along the northern California coast. The primary goal for spring and summer 2011 is to detect as many Black Oystercatchers as possible in coastal areas of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties. A secondary goal is to monitor nesting success for a selected subset of birds, which helps move beyond simple presence data and toward understanding reproduction and population viability. The broader public benefit is improved knowledge of the status and overall health of the Black Oystercatcher population in California. The species is described as a trust species, a species of conservation concern, and a focal species for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, meaning the results are intended to inform conservation decisions and long-term management priorities.
This announcement also serves as a Notice of Intent to Single Source, indicating the agency planned to make the award without a competitive process. The single-source justification centers on MRB Research, Inc. and its director, Ron LeValley, who is described as having more than 30 years of experience monitoring Black Oystercatchers and other shorebirds on California's north coast. The notice argues MRB Research is uniquely positioned and qualified due to several practical and technical factors, including local presence, demonstrated technical expertise, and the ability to provide coverage of suitable oystercatcher sites efficiently. A key point in the justification is LeValley's detailed knowledge of both current oystercatcher distribution and historic occurrence locations in northern California, which is presented as essential for efficient, cost-effective surveys within the limited field season and budget.
Although the general eligibility category listed for the opportunity includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), the intended recipient named in the notice is MRB Research, Inc., located at P.O. Box 324, Little River, CA 95456. The award amount associated with that recipient is 20,000 dollars, consistent with the program's fixed ceiling and floor.
For program and technical questions, the FWS point of contact is Marie Strassburger, Regional Migratory Bird Chief, located at 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, phone 916-414-6727, email mariestrassburger@fws.gov. The notice also provides an additional contact for access issues with the electronic announcement: Ruth Ostroff, CVJV Assistant Coordinator, phone 916-414-6460, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Black Oystercatcher Surveys - California (FON 80211 B J110)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Black Oystercatcher Surveys - California."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 80211 B J110.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) discretionary funding notice.
What type of award is expected under this opportunity?
The notice is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is under CFDA 15.655, Migratory Bird Monitoring, Assessment and Conservation.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 4, 2011 (created May 3, 2011).
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 11, 2011.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. It was archived on June 10, 2011.
How much funding is available?
The total award amount is fixed at $20,000.
What are the award ceiling and floor amounts?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $20,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to support implementation of the Black Oystercatcher Conservation Plan by funding field work along the northern California coast.
What is the primary goal for spring and summer 2011?
The primary goal is to detect as many Black Oystercatchers as possible in coastal areas of Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties.
Is there a secondary goal beyond detection/presence surveys?
Yes. A secondary goal is to monitor nesting success for a selected subset of birds, to move beyond presence data toward understanding reproduction and population viability.
Which geographic areas are specifically targeted?
The field work focuses on the northern California coast, specifically in Mendocino, Humboldt, and Del Norte counties.
What public benefit is expected from this work?
The stated public benefit is improved knowledge of the status and overall health of the Black Oystercatcher population in California.
Why is the Black Oystercatcher important in this notice?
The species is described as a trust species, a species of conservation concern, and a focal species for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with results intended to inform conservation decisions and long-term management priorities.
Is this announcement competitive or non-competitive?
The announcement also serves as a Notice of Intent to Single Source, indicating the agency planned to make the award without a competitive process.
Who is the intended recipient named in the single-source notice?
The intended recipient is MRB Research, Inc.
Why does the notice justify a single-source award to MRB Research, Inc.?
The justification centers on MRB Research, Inc. and its director, Ron LeValley, who is described as having more than 30 years of experience monitoring Black Oystercatchers and other shorebirds on California's north coast, along with local presence, demonstrated technical expertise, and the ability to efficiently cover suitable oystercatcher sites. The notice highlights LeValley's detailed knowledge of current distribution and historic occurrence locations as essential for efficient, cost-effective surveys within the limited field season and budget.
Is there an eligibility category mentioned for this opportunity?
Yes. The general eligibility category listed includes nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Does the notice identify a specific recipient even though a general eligibility category is listed?
Yes. The notice specifically names MRB Research, Inc. as the intended recipient.
What is the address for the intended recipient listed in the notice?
MRB Research, Inc. is listed at P.O. Box 324, Little River, CA 95456.
What award amount is associated with the intended recipient?
The amount associated with MRB Research, Inc. is $20,000, matching the fixed award ceiling and floor.
Who is the point of contact for program and technical questions?
The FWS point of contact is Marie Strassburger, Regional Migratory Bird Chief.
How can someone contact the program/technical point of contact?
Marie Strassburger is listed at 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825, phone 916-414-6727, email mariestrassburger@fws.gov.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the electronic announcement?
For access issues, the notice lists Ruth Ostroff, CVJV Assistant Coordinator, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, phone 916-414-6460.
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