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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the education natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Shorebirds Stewards Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 25, 2011 and posted on Jul 25, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,384.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,384.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Shorebirds Stewards Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity designed to reduce human-caused disturbances to nesting shorebirds, with a particular focus on the California least tern (CLT) in the Greater San Diego area, especially around beach sites within the Tijuana Estuary. The program recognizes a common challenge for coastal land managers: beaches are meant to be enjoyed by people, but heavy recreation pressure can unintentionally disrupt wildlife during sensitive breeding periods. Because the California least tern is small and nests directly on the sand, many beach visitors may not notice nests or may assume their actions are harmless, even when repeated disruptions can lead to nest failure or reduced breeding success.
A central point of the opportunity is that basic protective measures like signs and temporary fencing, while helpful, are often not enough on their own. Permanent fencing is also not practical in dynamic beach environments where tides and shoreline conditions shift and where birds must move between nesting areas and the wrack line. For that reason, the grant emphasizes a more hands-on approach that combines public education, organized volunteer presence, and consistent monitoring. The concept is modeled after a similar program that had success at Oceano Dunes near Morro Bay, suggesting the agency is looking to replicate a proven strategy rather than experiment with an untested approach.
Funding is intended to support a dedicated staff member during the key summer breeding season, when beach visitation peaks at the same time that least terns and other shorebirds are nesting. That staff role is framed as both outreach and stewardship: talking with beach users, explaining what the birds are doing and why it matters, and addressing common disturbance sources such as off-leash dogs and people entering closed nesting areas. The overall goal is straightforward: reduce the number of human-related disturbances in order to improve nesting rates and breeding success for the California least tern in an important regional habitat.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.608 (Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount and maximum award ceiling of $25,384 (no stated minimum award floor). Cost sharing or matching is required. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments). The opportunity was posted on July 25, 2011, with a closing date of July 28, 2011, and it was later archived on August 27, 2011. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact was Sue Fahey, Budget Supervisor, at 760-431-9440 or suefahey@fws.gov.
Shorebirds Stewards Program (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) - FAQs
What is the Shorebirds Stewards Program?
The Shorebirds Stewards Program is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant opportunity intended to reduce human-caused disturbances to nesting shorebirds. It places particular emphasis on protecting the California least tern (CLT) in the Greater San Diego area, especially at beach sites within the Tijuana Estuary.
Which species is the program most focused on?
The opportunity highlights the California least tern (CLT) as the primary focus, while also referencing other nesting shorebirds that may be affected by beach recreation during the breeding season.
What geographic area does this grant target?
The grant targets the Greater San Diego area, with special focus on beach sites within the Tijuana Estuary.
What problem is the grant trying to solve?
The program addresses a common challenge on popular beaches: recreation pressure can unintentionally disturb nesting shorebirds during sensitive breeding periods. Because California least terns are small and nest directly on the sand, many visitors may not notice nests or understand that repeated disruptions can cause nest failure or reduced breeding success.
Why are beach visitors considered a disturbance risk to nesting birds?
The opportunity notes that many visitors may assume their actions are harmless, especially if they do not see nests. However, repeated disturbances can interrupt nesting behavior and can contribute to nest failure or lower breeding success.
What types of disturbances does the program specifically mention?
The opportunity specifically calls out off-leash dogs and people entering closed nesting areas as common sources of disturbance that stewardship and outreach efforts would address.
Are signs and temporary fencing considered enough protection?
No. The opportunity explicitly states that basic measures like signs and temporary fencing can help but are often not sufficient on their own to reduce disturbances to levels that protect nesting success.
Why is permanent fencing described as impractical?
Permanent fencing is described as impractical because beach environments are dynamic: tides and shoreline conditions change, and the birds need to move between nesting areas and the wrack line. These conditions make fixed barriers difficult to implement effectively.
What approach does the program emphasize instead of relying only on fencing and signs?
The grant emphasizes a hands-on approach that combines public education, an organized volunteer presence, and consistent monitoring to reduce human-related disturbances during the breeding season.
Is the program based on a proven model?
Yes. The concept is modeled after a similar program that had success at Oceano Dunes near Morro Bay. The opportunity suggests the agency is seeking to replicate an approach that has already demonstrated results.
What would grant funding support?
Funding is intended to support a dedicated staff member during the key summer breeding season, when beach visitation is high and least terns and other shorebirds are nesting.
What are the responsibilities of the dedicated staff member described in the opportunity?
The staff role is described as both outreach and stewardship. Responsibilities include engaging with beach users, explaining what the birds are doing and why it matters, and helping address common disturbance sources such as off-leash dogs and entry into closed nesting areas.
When is the key period the program is designed to cover?
The opportunity emphasizes the summer breeding season, which is described as the time when nesting overlaps with peak beach visitation.
What is the overall goal of the Shorebirds Stewards Program?
The goal is to reduce the number of human-related disturbances in order to improve nesting rates and breeding success for the California least tern in an important regional habitat.
What type of federal funding instrument is this?
Administratively, the opportunity is a discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount and maximum award size?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount and maximum award ceiling of $25,384.
Is there a minimum award amount stated?
No stated minimum award floor is provided in the opportunity description.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education) and Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments).
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category?
No. The opportunity specifies that nonprofits are eligible excluding institutions of higher education.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
No. The eligibility description includes Native American tribal organizations other than federally recognized tribal governments.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the closing date?
The opportunity was posted on July 25, 2011, and it closed on July 28, 2011.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on August 27, 2011.
Who is the listed contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The contact listed is Sue Fahey, Budget Supervisor.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Sue Fahey can be reached by phone at 760-431-9440 or by email at suefahey@fws.gov.
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