Opportunity Information: Apply for N62473 24 2 0009
This funding opportunity, titled "Island-Wide Black Abalone Surveys and Habitat Characterization at San Clemente Island (SCI), CA," is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC Southwest). The project focuses on conducting island-wide population assessments and habitat characterization for black abalone in the rocky intertidal zones of San Clemente Island. The core purpose is to generate updated, defensible estimates of black abalone population size and density and to improve understanding of where the species occurs, how abundant it is, and what habitat conditions are most suitable for it on the island.
The work is framed as both a conservation and compliance effort. It directly supports implementation of the San Clemente Island Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP), which sets a clear management objective for black abalone: to continue monitoring and supporting recovery of the species in appropriate rocky intertidal habitat, and to keep refining knowledge of population status and density at SCI over time. Because black abalone are listed as endangered, the surveys also provide a conservation benefit aligned with the Endangered Species Act, specifically the requirement referenced under ESA section 4(a)(3)(B). In practical terms, the Navy needs current, credible data on the species to demonstrate responsible stewardship while also maintaining the conditions necessary for ongoing and future military operations on the island.
A key driver highlighted in the announcement is that endangered black abalone are currently present at SCI and are managed under the INRMP, and that maintaining a critical habitat exemption remains important to supporting the Navy mission on the installation. That makes it especially important for natural resource managers to have up-to-date information on current population size, density patterns, distribution around the shoreline, and habitat suitability. The resulting data are intended to inform conservation decisions, guide recovery-oriented management actions on SCI, and help ensure that operational planning is supported by accurate biological and habitat information.
Administratively, the opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number N62473 24 2 0009 and falls under CFDA 12.300 (Natural Resources). The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency during project execution (for example, coordination on methods, access, deliverables, and reporting), rather than a standard grant with minimal agency participation. The total maximum funding per award is capped at $71,960, and the Navy anticipates making up to two awards. The posting date is April 25, 2024, and the original closing date for applications is May 28, 2024.
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Californian cooperative partners that meet the applicable federal assistance requirements under DoDGARS Part 34 or 2 CFR 200. The notice also points applicants to a separate Statement of Objectives for the full technical scope and to attached terms and conditions for the governing administrative requirements, which suggests that the detailed survey design, habitat assessment approach, data standards, deliverables, and coordination expectations are defined in those companion documents.Apply for N62473 24 2 0009
- The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "ISLAND-WIDE BLACK ABALONE SURVEYS AND HABITAT CHARACTERIZATION AT SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND (SCI), CA" 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 2024-04-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-28. (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 $71,960.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Island-Wide Black Abalone Surveys and Habitat Characterization at San Clemente Island (SCI), CA."
Which federal organization is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest (NAVFAC Southwest).
What type of funding is being offered?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement (not a standard grant).
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal agency participation during the project. Based on the notice, that involvement may include coordination on methods, access, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to conduct island-wide population assessments and habitat characterization for black abalone in the rocky intertidal zones of San Clemente Island, generating updated and defensible estimates of population size and density while improving understanding of distribution, abundance, and habitat suitability.
Where will the work take place?
The work will take place at San Clemente Island (SCI), California, specifically in rocky intertidal habitat around the island shoreline.
Which species is the focus of the surveys?
The focus is on black abalone, which are described in the notice as an endangered species present at San Clemente Island.
What kinds of activities are included in the project scope (at a high level)?
At a high level, activities include island-wide black abalone population surveys and habitat characterization in rocky intertidal zones to estimate population size, density patterns, and distribution, and to assess habitat conditions associated with the species.
Why is this project being conducted (conservation and compliance reasons)?
The project is framed as both a conservation and compliance effort. It supports recovery-focused monitoring for an endangered species and helps provide current, credible data the Navy can use to demonstrate stewardship while supporting ongoing and future military operations at SCI.
How does this project relate to the San Clemente Island Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP)?
The work directly supports implementation of the SCI INRMP objective for black abalone: continuing to monitor and support recovery in appropriate rocky intertidal habitat and refining knowledge of population status and density over time.
How does the Endangered Species Act (ESA) relate to this opportunity?
The notice states the surveys provide a conservation benefit aligned with the Endangered Species Act, specifically referencing ESA section 4(a)(3)(B).
What decisions or outcomes are the data intended to support?
The resulting data are intended to inform conservation decisions, guide recovery-oriented management actions on SCI, and support operational planning with accurate biological and habitat information.
Why does the notice emphasize a "critical habitat exemption"?
The notice highlights that maintaining a critical habitat exemption is important to supporting the Navy mission on the installation, and that up-to-date population and habitat information helps natural resource managers support that objective.
What information is the Navy seeking to update?
The Navy is seeking current, defensible estimates and updated information on black abalone population size, density patterns, distribution around the shoreline, and habitat suitability/conditions at San Clemente Island.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is N62473 24 2 0009.
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.300 (Natural Resources).
How much funding is available per award?
The total maximum funding per award is capped at $71,960.
How many awards does the Navy anticipate making?
The Navy anticipates making up to two awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 25, 2024.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date for applications is May 28, 2024.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Californian cooperative partners that meet applicable federal assistance requirements under DoDGARS Part 34 or 2 CFR 200.
Are non-CESU organizations eligible?
Based on the notice, eligibility is limited to CESU Californian cooperative partners meeting the stated federal assistance requirements.
Which federal assistance rules are referenced for applicants?
The notice references DoDGARS Part 34 and 2 CFR 200 as the applicable federal assistance requirements.
Where can applicants find the detailed technical scope of work?
The notice points to a separate Statement of Objectives for the full technical scope.
Where can applicants find the administrative requirements, terms, and conditions?
The notice indicates that attached terms and conditions govern the administrative requirements.
What kinds of deliverables or data standards should applicants expect?
The notice suggests that detailed requirements for survey design, habitat assessment approach, data standards, deliverables, and coordination expectations are defined in the companion Statement of Objectives and attached terms and conditions.
Will the Navy be involved during project execution?
Yes. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the notice indicates the agency will have substantial involvement (for example, coordination on methods, access, deliverables, and reporting).
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