Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 09 R VEGSTUDY
Apply for N62473 09 R VEGSTUDY
- The NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Vegetation Studies At Established Long Term Trend Vegetation Study Sites At Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake China Lake, 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 Mar 17, 2009 and posted on Mar 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2009. (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 $52,000.00 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 "Vegetation Studies At Established Long Term Trend Vegetation Study Sites At Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, China Lake, California," was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) as a discretionary funding opportunity under a cooperative agreement. The core purpose of the project is to conduct a long-term trend analysis of vegetation at study sites located on the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake. These monitoring sites were originally established in 1982 and 1983, which signals that the government is looking to build on a multi-decade dataset rather than starting a new survey from scratch. The work is positioned within the Natural Resources activity area and tied to CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research, suggesting an emphasis on scientifically credible field methods, consistent sampling, and analysis that can support both applied land management and broader ecological understanding.
The opportunity anticipates making a single award, with an award ceiling of $52,000, and it does not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where applicable). Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, the award typically implies more active involvement by the federal agency in coordinating, guiding, or collaborating on the work. In practical terms, that often means the recipient may be expected to align closely with NAVFAC or base environmental staff on field schedules, site access, data standards, reporting formats, and any required compliance steps specific to operating on a military installation.
From a technical standpoint, the stated task is a "long term trend analysis" at established vegetation study sites. That phrase generally implies revisiting the same plots or transects that were set up in the early 1980s, repeating measurements using comparable protocols, and then comparing current conditions to historical records to detect change over time. Depending on what the original design included, the work could involve quantifying plant community composition, cover, frequency, density, recruitment, mortality, or other vegetation structure indicators, and then interpreting trends in relation to drivers such as drought cycles, invasive species, disturbance, land use constraints, or shifting environmental conditions. The focus on established sites is important because it increases the value of the results: repeated measurements in the same locations are one of the strongest ways to separate real ecological change from normal year-to-year variability.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number N62473 09 R VEGSTUDY and a timeline showing the posting date of March 10, 2009, a creation date of March 17, 2009, an original closing date of March 20, 2009, and a revised (current) closing date of April 15, 2009, with an archive date of May 15, 2009. The government listed a point of contact for access issues related to the full announcement: 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 "Vegetation Studies At Established Long Term Trend Vegetation Study Sites At Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, China Lake, California."
Which federal organization is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity under a cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to conduct a long-term trend analysis of vegetation at established study sites located on the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake.
Where will the work take place?
The study sites are located on NAWS China Lake in China Lake, California.
Why does the announcement emphasize "established" long-term study sites?
The monitoring sites were originally established in 1982 and 1983, indicating the project is intended to build on a multi-decade dataset by revisiting the same locations rather than starting a brand-new survey.
What activity area does this work fall under?
The work is positioned within the Natural Resources activity area.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 12.300, Basic and Applied Scientific Research.
How many awards does the opportunity expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $52,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds are required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where applicable).
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement, and why does that matter?
This is a cooperative agreement. As described in the announcement summary, that typically implies more active involvement by the federal agency in coordinating, guiding, or collaborating on the work compared to a standard grant.
What does "long-term trend analysis" imply for the technical work?
It generally implies revisiting the same plots or transects established in the early 1980s, repeating measurements using comparable protocols, and comparing current conditions to historical records to detect changes over time.
What kinds of vegetation measurements might be involved?
Depending on the original study design, the work could involve quantifying plant community composition, cover, frequency, density, recruitment, mortality, or other vegetation structure indicators, and then interpreting trends across the historical record.
What kinds of factors might the trend analysis consider when interpreting change over time?
The summary notes potential drivers such as drought cycles, invasive species, disturbance, land use constraints, or shifting environmental conditions.
Why is revisiting the same sites valuable for trend analysis?
Repeated measurements at the same locations are highlighted as one of the strongest ways to distinguish real ecological change from normal year-to-year variability.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is N62473 09 R VEGSTUDY.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The posting date is March 10, 2009, and the creation date is March 17, 2009.
What are the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original closing date was March 20, 2009. The revised (current) closing date is April 15, 2009.
When is the archive date?
The archive date is May 15, 2009.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Joseph Brown, Contract Specialist and Cooperative Agreement Administrator.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
Joseph Brown can be reached at (619) 532-1266.
Does the summary indicate any special coordination needs because the work is on a military installation?
Yes. The summary notes that, in practical terms, the recipient may be expected to align closely with NAVFAC or base environmental staff on items such as field schedules, site access, data standards, reporting formats, and any required compliance steps specific to operating on a military installation.
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