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N62473-26-2-0002: FOR THE MONITORING OF FEDERALLY LISTED BEACH-NESTING BIRDS ON MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA

Closed Closed January 22, 2026 Opportunity N62473-26-2-0002 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$1.6 million
• Total funding$1.6 million
• Expected awards1
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Any Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Californian cooperative partner who qualifies under the Department of Defense Grant and Agreement Regulations (DoDGARs) Part 34 or 2 CFR 200 is eligible to apply.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Conservation and Rehabilitation of Natural Resources on Military Installations awards averaged $1.7 million; this notice allows up to $1.6 million per award.
• Most of the program's money (81% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

Overview: Per the Riparian and Estuarian/Beach Biological Opinion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (MCBCP) is required to monitor nesting activity of the California least tern (LETE) and western snowy plover (SNPL) which are two federally listed endangered species. This research involves field investigations including observations and documentation of LETE and SNPL behavior, nesting chronology and chick banding. These studies are used to evaluate ongoing LETE and SNPL management practices, specifically military training, predation and vegetation management practices. Specific objectives of this research opportunity include: 1. Conducting surveys and monitor the nesting success of California least tern and western snowy plover at all existing potential breeding sites. a. Surveys shall be conducted by foot and/or vehicle or visual surveys to monitor the nesting activity and success and to document foraging and roosting areas on MCBCP. b. Surveys are to be conducted at least two (2) times per week from the start of the tern and plover breeding season (1 March) and continue through 15 September, or until breeding season is determined to be complete whichever is later. c. Monitors will document courtship behavior and nesting activity sufficiently to be able to describe the breeding season chronology, roosting locations of adults and fledglings, general use of nesting sites by LETE and SNPL and to document the presence and activity of potential mammalian and avian predators. d. Work may be conducted during early morning (0530-0900) and evening (1700-2100) hours. 2. Data shall be collected on LETE/SNPL site arrival/departure times, presence/absence of LETE/SNPL (number of adults, chicks/fledglings and nests if present), breeding status of each breeding individual/nest, unusual behavior patterns, inter-specific encounters, bands observes (when possible), and any other parameters that the Cooperator or Government agree will contribute to the management of the species. a. Banding will occur on as many tern and plover chicks as necessary to accomplish project objectives. b. Fledgling counts will be conducted to develop an accurate fledgling survey methodology, utilizing if necessary alternate methodologies such as telemetry or mark recapture to estimate reproductive success. c.

Category: Natural Resources.

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