Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 16 2 0003
Apply for N62473 16 2 0003
- The DOD-ONR-FAC in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Habitat Management and Surveys, Plant Nursery Management and Invasive Species Control at Defense Fuel Support San Pedro, California" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.300.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2016 and posted on Mar 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 13, 2016. (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 $85,178.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity is a Department of Defense cooperative agreement focused on protecting and improving habitat at the Defense Fuel Support Point in San Pedro, California, where two federally listed species occur: the Palos Verdes blue butterfly (endangered since 1980) and the coastal California gnatcatcher (threatened since 1993). The work is tied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2010 Biological Opinion issued through a Formal Section 7 Consultation covering routine maintenance operations at the installation (FWS-LA-08B0606-08F0704). In practical terms, the agreement supports conservation actions that help the site meet its regulatory responsibilities while still allowing the fuel support facility to carry out its mission.
The project centers on five main activity areas. First are annual habitat surveys to document site conditions and track how well habitat areas are functioning for the listed species. Second are habitat management actions, which include restoration and on-the-ground improvements designed to maintain or increase habitat suitability over time. Third is management of the DFSP San Pedro nursery, which is a key piece of the program because it provides the capacity to propagate and maintain native plant material needed for restoration and for species recovery efforts. Fourth is invasive species control, aimed at reducing weeds and other non-native plants that degrade coastal habitat and compete with native vegetation. Fifth is report development, meaning the awardee is expected to produce written deliverables summarizing methods, results, and recommendations, supporting compliance and adaptive management.
A major emphasis is plant production and related nursery work. The agreement specifically calls out rearing host plants used by the Palos Verdes blue butterfly as part of the site’s butterfly rearing program, along with rearing and seed collection of other native plants used for restoration. This plant propagation component is paired with weed control, habitat restoration activities, and vegetation monitoring along established transects, indicating the effort is meant to be measurable and repeatable from year to year. Monitoring along transects suggests consistent data collection to evaluate whether restoration and management actions are improving native plant cover and overall habitat structure.
The intended outcomes are straightforward: reduce the risk of extinction for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly and prevent local loss (extirpation) of the coastal California gnatcatcher at DFSP; support reintroduction of the butterfly into additional areas on the installation without interfering with operational needs; continually evaluate whether habitat remains suitable; and provide a buffer for the butterfly’s survival by sustaining the host-plant and rearing pipeline. In other words, the project is designed to keep the habitat working, keep the restoration supply chain (native plants and seed) functioning, and generate data and documentation that guide future management.
Administratively, this was posted March 14, 2016 and closed April 13, 2016. It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the natural resources funding activity category, with CFDA number 12.300. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to any additional eligibility notes in the full announcement). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $85,178, and was issued by DOD-ONR-FAC under Funding Opportunity Number N62473 16 2 0003.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a Department of Defense (DoD) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on protecting and improving habitat at the Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP) in San Pedro, California.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support conservation actions that help DFSP San Pedro meet regulatory responsibilities tied to listed species habitat protection while still allowing the fuel support facility to continue its operational mission.
Which federally listed species are involved?
Two federally listed species occur at DFSP San Pedro: the Palos Verdes blue butterfly (endangered since 1980) and the coastal California gnatcatcher (threatened since 1993).
How is the work connected to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requirements?
The work is tied to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) 2010 Biological Opinion issued through a Formal Section 7 Consultation covering routine maintenance operations at the installation (FWS-LA-08B0606-08F0704).
What are the main activity areas supported by the project?
The project is organized around five activity areas: (1) annual habitat surveys, (2) habitat management actions such as restoration and on-the-ground improvements, (3) management of the DFSP San Pedro nursery, (4) invasive species control, and (5) report development.
What do the annual habitat surveys involve?
Annual habitat surveys are intended to document site conditions and track how well habitat areas are functioning for the listed species over time.
What types of habitat management actions are included?
Habitat management actions include restoration and other on-the-ground improvements designed to maintain or increase habitat suitability for the listed species over time.
Why is the DFSP San Pedro nursery included in the scope of work?
The nursery is described as a key part of the program because it provides capacity to propagate and maintain native plant material needed for restoration and for species recovery efforts.
What is meant by invasive species control in this project?
Invasive species control focuses on reducing weeds and other non-native plants that degrade coastal habitat and compete with native vegetation.
What reporting is expected under the agreement?
Report development is included as a required activity. Written deliverables are expected to summarize methods, results, and recommendations and to support compliance and adaptive management.
Is plant propagation a major emphasis of this opportunity?
Yes. A major emphasis is plant production and related nursery work, including rearing host plants used by the Palos Verdes blue butterfly and collecting seed and rearing other native plants used for restoration.
How does the project support the Palos Verdes blue butterfly specifically?
The agreement specifically calls out rearing host plants used by the Palos Verdes blue butterfly as part of the site’s butterfly rearing program, supporting the host-plant and rearing pipeline needed for the butterfly’s survival and recovery efforts.
How does the project support the coastal California gnatcatcher?
The project aims to prevent local loss (extirpation) of the coastal California gnatcatcher at DFSP by maintaining and improving habitat suitability and continually evaluating habitat conditions.
What monitoring approach is described in the opportunity?
The opportunity mentions vegetation monitoring along established transects, suggesting repeatable, year-to-year data collection to evaluate habitat structure, native plant cover, and whether restoration and management actions are working.
What outcomes is the project intended to achieve?
Intended outcomes include reducing the risk of extinction for the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, preventing extirpation of the coastal California gnatcatcher at DFSP, supporting butterfly reintroduction into additional areas on the installation without interfering with operations, continually evaluating habitat suitability, and sustaining the host-plant and rearing pipeline that supports butterfly survival.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place at the Defense Fuel Support Point in San Pedro, California.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the natural resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 12.300.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473 16 2 0003.
Which issuing office is identified for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by DOD-ONR-FAC.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $85,178.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 14, 2016 and closed on April 13, 2016.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any entity type, subject to any additional eligibility notes that may have been included in the full announcement.
How does the project balance conservation with DFSP operations?
The agreement is framed to support conservation actions that meet regulatory responsibilities while allowing the fuel support facility to carry out its mission, including supporting butterfly reintroduction into additional installation areas without interfering with operational needs.
What kinds of deliverables does the opportunity imply year to year?
Based on the described scope, the effort is structured around recurring activities such as annual habitat surveys, vegetation monitoring along established transects, ongoing weed/invasive control, continued nursery production and seed collection for restoration, and recurring written reports documenting methods, results, and recommendations.
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