Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00013
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM (Arizona), BLM Arizona Buffelgrass Management and Treatments (GDO)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2015 and posted on Dec 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 16, 2016. (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 $180,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "BLM (Arizona), BLM Arizona Buffelgrass Management and Treatments (GDO)" (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00013), is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding effort focused on controlling and ultimately eliminating buffelgrass infestations on and around BLM-managed lands in southern Arizona. It is grounded in BLM policy that emphasizes conserving, protecting, and improving public lands while maintaining biologically diverse, resilient, and productive native plant communities. The program is framed as a natural resources project and is intended to strengthen the overall health and productivity of public lands by addressing invasive vegetation before it becomes unmanageable.
The work is built around BLM's use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which is the agency's broader, practical approach to vegetation management that favors coordinated, science-informed methods rather than relying on a single tactic. A central theme is early action, using an Early Detection, Rapid Response (EDRR) approach to find new or expanding infestations quickly and treat them promptly. In plain terms, the opportunity is about locating buffelgrass early, documenting where it is, and moving fast to contain or remove it so it does not spread further across the landscape.
The main objectives combine field operations, data management, and public involvement. First, the project aims to identify areas infested by buffelgrass and inventory those infestations using the National Invasive Species Information Management System (NISIMS), which is the database platform referenced for recording and managing invasive species information. Second, it supports active treatment of buffelgrass specifically to contain the rate of spread, with the broader goal of eradication within and around the BLM Tucson District and the Ironwood National Monument. Third, the opportunity emphasizes building public awareness and expanding capacity by bringing in volunteers and providing public-facing education and engagement. The intent is not only to remove plants, but also to build a community-supported program that improves detection, expands treatment reach, and sustains attention on the problem over time.
A strong partnership element runs through the announcement. The BLM is looking to work cooperatively with partners to manage invasive weed species across the broader landscape, recognizing that buffelgrass does not respect administrative boundaries. By coordinating efforts and pooling resources, the project aims to increase effectiveness across adjacent lands and improve long-term outcomes. The expected on-the-ground result is reduced buffelgrass spread, a lower risk of damaging wildfires associated with invasive grass fuel loads, and restoration or recovery of treated areas so native vegetation has a better chance to reestablish.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM). The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project compared to a standard grant. The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2015, with a closing date of February 16, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates are the same). The award ceiling listed is $180,000, with one award expected. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be included in the full announcement.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to expand buffelgrass detection and treatment capacity in the Tucson District and Ironwood National Monument area, while improving public awareness, leveraging volunteers, standardizing infestation tracking through NISIMS, and supporting coordinated regional invasive species management. The long-term payoff described is healthier native plant communities, reduced wildfire risk, and improved restoration outcomes in areas where buffelgrass is removed or controlled.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM (Arizona), BLM Arizona Buffelgrass Management and Treatments (GDO)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00013.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM).
What problem is this opportunity trying to solve?
The project is focused on controlling and ultimately eliminating buffelgrass infestations on and around BLM-managed lands in southern Arizona. The aim is to address invasive vegetation early, before it becomes widespread and difficult to manage.
Where will the work take place?
The work is centered within and around the BLM Tucson District and the Ironwood National Monument area in southern Arizona.
What kind of project is this considered?
It is framed as a natural resources project focused on invasive vegetation management and the improvement of public land health and productivity.
What are the main goals of the program?
The main goals described are to (1) identify and inventory buffelgrass infestations, (2) actively treat buffelgrass to contain its spread with a broader goal of eradication in targeted areas, and (3) increase public awareness and expand capacity through volunteers and public-facing education and engagement.
What does "Integrated Pest Management (IPM)" mean in this announcement?
In this context, IPM refers to BLM's coordinated, science-informed approach to vegetation management that emphasizes using practical, integrated methods rather than relying on a single tactic.
What does "Early Detection, Rapid Response (EDRR)" mean for this work?
EDRR is the approach of finding new or expanding buffelgrass infestations quickly, documenting them, and treating them promptly to prevent further spread across the landscape.
How will infestations be documented and tracked?
The announcement references using the National Invasive Species Information Management System (NISIMS) to inventory infestations and record/manage invasive species information.
What kinds of activities are expected under this opportunity?
Based on the description, expected activities include field identification and inventory of buffelgrass, data entry/management in NISIMS, on-the-ground treatment actions to reduce or stop spread (with eradication as the broader goal), and public engagement efforts such as volunteer involvement and education/outreach.
Is public involvement part of the project?
Yes. The opportunity specifically emphasizes building public awareness, expanding capacity by bringing in volunteers, and providing public-facing education and engagement.
Why does the announcement emphasize partnerships?
Because buffelgrass spreads across boundaries, the BLM is looking to work cooperatively with partners across the broader landscape. The intent is to coordinate efforts, pool resources, and improve long-term outcomes beyond individual administrative units.
What outcomes is BLM aiming for on the ground?
The expected results include reduced buffelgrass spread, decreased risk of damaging wildfires associated with invasive grass fuel loads, and restoration or recovery of treated areas so native vegetation has a stronger chance to reestablish.
How does this opportunity relate to BLM land management policy?
The project is grounded in BLM policy emphasizing conserving, protecting, and improving public lands while maintaining biologically diverse, resilient, and productive native plant communities.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?
The announcement notes that a cooperative agreement typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in carrying out the project, compared to a standard grant.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2015.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date listed is February 16, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $180,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be included in the full announcement.
Is this opportunity limited only to work on BLM-managed lands?
The description states the focus is on infestations on and around BLM-managed lands in southern Arizona, and it emphasizes broader landscape coordination with partners, indicating work is intended to be coordinated across adjacent lands where needed to improve effectiveness.
What is the long-term benefit described for this work?
The long-term payoff described is healthier native plant communities, reduced wildfire risk, and improved restoration outcomes in areas where buffelgrass is removed or controlled.
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