Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 08 R OAKSNAG
Apply for N62473 08 R OAKSNAG
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "OAK/SNAG Study at U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, Flagstaff, Arizona" 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 Aug 26, 2008 and posted on Aug 26, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 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 $21,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "OAK/SNAG Study at U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, Flagstaff, Arizona," was a discretionary funding announcement issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC). It was offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category, with the overall goal of supporting continued ecological fieldwork at the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station in Flagstaff, Arizona. The project was specifically framed as a continuation of a previous study originally conducted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), indicating that the work was intended to build on existing methods, baseline measurements, or prior findings rather than start from scratch.
The purpose of the project was twofold. First, the awardee would collect detailed data on oaks at the site, with the announcement explicitly calling out measurements and attributes such as size distribution, condition, and density. In practical terms, this implies field sampling designed to characterize the oak population structure and health across the observatory station property, likely involving standardized plots or transects, tree measurements (such as diameter and possibly height or canopy metrics), and assessments of tree vigor or damage. Second, the project required a survey of snags, meaning standing dead or dying trees, which are a key habitat feature for many wildlife species and also an important element in forest health and fuels assessments. A snag survey typically includes counting and mapping snags, recording size classes, decay stages, and sometimes species and safety considerations, depending on the study design.
The announcement anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $21,000 and no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute their own funds as a condition of receiving the award. The CFDA listing provided was 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research, which signals that the government viewed the work as research-oriented and tied to scientific or resource management objectives. Eligible applicants included a broad range of organizations that could realistically carry out field-based natural resources work, including state governments, special district governments, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities).
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on August 26, 2008, with an original and final closing date of September 4, 2008, and it was later archived on October 4, 2008. That timeline reflects a short application window, which often suggests the agency had a specific, near-term need to continue ongoing work, potentially aligned with field season constraints or an existing management plan. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator, reachable by phone at (619) 532-1266.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "OAK/SNAG Study at U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station, Flagstaff, Arizona."
Which government organization issued this funding announcement?
The announcement was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
What type of funding mechanism is being offered?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement under a discretionary funding announcement.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed for the opportunity is Natural Resources.
What is the overall goal of the project?
The goal is to support continued ecological fieldwork at the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Is this a new study or a continuation of prior work?
It is described as a continuation of a previous study originally conducted by the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD), meaning the work is intended to build on existing methods, baseline measurements, or prior findings.
What are the main project tasks described in the announcement?
The project purpose is twofold: (1) collect detailed data on oaks at the site, and (2) conduct a survey of snags (standing dead or dying trees).
What oak-related data is the awardee expected to collect?
The announcement specifically calls out oak measurements and attributes such as size distribution, condition, and density.
What does "size distribution" mean in the context of the oak work?
Based on the description, size distribution refers to collecting field measurements that characterize how oak trees are distributed across different size classes (for example, smaller versus larger trees) as part of describing population structure.
What does "condition" mean for the oak measurements?
The description indicates condition involves assessing oak health or status in the field, such as vigor or damage, as part of documenting the overall state of the oak population on the property.
What does "density" mean for the oak measurements?
Density refers to capturing information about how many oaks occur within a given area (for example, within sampling plots or along transects) to describe how concentrated oaks are across the site.
What is a snag, as used in this announcement?
A snag is a standing dead or dying tree. The announcement notes snags are an important habitat feature for many wildlife species and are also relevant to forest health and fuels assessments.
What does the snag survey generally involve?
The description suggests a snag survey would typically include counting and mapping snags and recording attributes such as size classes, decay stages, and sometimes species and safety considerations, depending on the study design.
Where will the fieldwork take place?
The work is to be conducted at the U.S. Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station in Flagstaff, Arizona.
How many awards did the announcement anticipate making?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $21,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
What does CFDA 12.300 indicate about the nature of the work?
Based on the announcement, CFDA 12.300 signals the government viewed the work as research-oriented and tied to scientific or resource management objectives.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, special district governments, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than universities).
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The announcement includes nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status as eligible applicants, excluding universities.
Are universities eligible to apply?
Public and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible. The nonprofit eligibility line specifies 501(c)(3) organizations other than universities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 26, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and final closing date was September 4, 2008.
How long was the application window?
From August 26, 2008 to September 4, 2008, the application window was very short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 4, 2008.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
What is the contact phone number provided in the announcement?
The phone number listed for Joseph Brown is (619) 532-1266.
Does the announcement explain why the application period was so short?
No explicit reason is stated, but the description notes that short windows like this often suggest a near-term need to continue ongoing work, potentially aligned with field season constraints or an existing management plan.
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