Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00057
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Avian Habitat and Identification of Shorebird and Songbird nest predators in NPR A" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 28, 2010 and posted on Apr 28, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 7, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $156,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $156,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "Avian Habitat and Identification of Shorebird and Songbird nest predators in NPR-A" (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00057) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The project focus was research-based and centered on tundra-nesting birds in the northeastern portion of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). In practical terms, the work was meant to improve understanding of which habitats these birds use, how and where they nest, and what factors influence nesting success, with particular emphasis on identifying predators that impact shorebird and songbird nests. This kind of information is typically used to guide land-use planning and conservation decisions in areas where wildlife habitat overlaps with energy development and other human activities, and the cooperative agreement structure suggests BLM expected to be involved in coordination, oversight, or collaboration during the study rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
The announcement indicated that the research should determine habitat use and nesting patterns of tundra nesting birds in NE NPR-A, and the title further signals a predator identification component targeting nest predators of shorebirds and songbirds. Together, those elements point to field-based ecological research such as mapping or characterizing nesting habitat, monitoring nests through the breeding season, documenting nest success or failure, and determining predator identity through direct observation, sign, remote cameras, or other established wildlife investigation methods. Although the short description does not list specific deliverables, the intent is clear: produce source data and findings that clarify where birds nest on the tundra landscape, what habitat features they select, and which predators most commonly depredate nests, information that can be folded into BLM resource management for fish, wildlife, and plant conservation in the NPR-A region.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $156,000. The award ceiling was $156,000 and the award floor was $76,000, indicating BLM was willing to consider proposals across a range of budgets up to the full amount available depending on the proposed scope and approach. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal match to be considered. The relevant CFDA listing was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, which aligns with the applied wildlife research and management purpose described in the announcement.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, explicitly excluding institutions of higher education. That limitation suggests BLM intended to fund work led by a qualifying nonprofit organization rather than a university, though nonprofits can and often do partner with researchers and technical specialists as part of their project teams. The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 7, 2010, meaning there was a relatively short application window. The archive date was May 31, 2010, consistent with the opportunity no longer being active after that point.
For access and administrative support, the notice referenced Grants.gov for the full announcement and listed a BLM contact for assistance: Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 907-271-5193 and by email at s2smith@blm.gov. The inclusion of a specific grants management contact indicates applicants were expected to rely on the official announcement package for full proposal instructions, required forms, and any technical details about study expectations, reporting, or coordination requirements under the cooperative agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Avian Habitat and Identification of Shorebird and Songbird nest predators in NPR-A" and the Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00057.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This was offered as a cooperative agreement (a type of federal assistance agreement). The cooperative agreement structure generally indicates BLM expected to have an active role in coordination, oversight, or collaboration during the project rather than issuing a fully hands-off award.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources.
What was the main purpose or focus of the project?
The project focus was research-based and centered on tundra-nesting birds in the northeastern portion of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A). The work was intended to improve understanding of habitat use, nesting patterns, and factors influencing nesting success, with particular emphasis on identifying predators that impact shorebird and songbird nests.
Where was the research intended to take place?
The research was focused on the northeastern portion of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska (NPR-A).
Which bird groups were specifically mentioned?
The opportunity referenced tundra-nesting birds generally, with a specific emphasis on shorebirds and songbirds in the predator identification component.
What kinds of research activities were implied by the announcement?
Based on the description, the work likely involved field-based ecological research such as mapping or characterizing nesting habitat, monitoring nests through the breeding season, documenting nest success or failure, and determining predator identity using approaches like direct observation, sign, remote cameras, or other established wildlife investigation methods.
What did BLM want the research to determine?
The announcement indicated the research should determine habitat use and nesting patterns of tundra-nesting birds in the NE NPR-A, and identify nest predators affecting shorebird and songbird nests.
Were specific deliverables listed in the description?
No specific deliverables were listed in the short description. However, the stated intent was to produce source data and findings that clarify where birds nest, what habitat features they select, and which predators most commonly depredate nests.
How would the results be used by BLM?
The description indicates the information would typically be used to guide land-use planning and conservation decisions in areas where wildlife habitat overlaps with energy development and other human activities, supporting BLM resource management for fish, wildlife, and plant conservation in the NPR-A region.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $156,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $156,000 and the award floor was $76,000.
Does the range between the award floor and ceiling allow different project scopes?
Yes. The stated floor and ceiling suggest BLM was willing to consider proposals across a range of budgets up to the full amount available, depending on the proposed scope and approach.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match to be considered.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA listing was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Were institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Could an eligible nonprofit partner with researchers or technical specialists?
The eligibility language limited the applicant organization type to 501(c)(3) nonprofits (excluding higher education institutions), but the description notes that nonprofits can and often do partner with researchers and technical specialists as part of their project teams.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 28, 2010.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date was May 7, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (April 28, 2010) and closing date (May 7, 2010), the application window was relatively short.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The archive date was May 31, 2010, and the opportunity is described as no longer being active after that point.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application package?
The notice referenced Grants.gov for the full announcement, including proposal instructions, required forms, and any technical details.
Who was the BLM point of contact for administrative or grants management questions?
The listed contact was Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer.
How could the listed BLM contact be reached?
Sandee Smith could be reached by phone at 907-271-5193 and by email at s2smith@blm.gov.
What does the inclusion of a grants management contact imply for applicants?
It suggests applicants were expected to rely on the official announcement package for complete requirements and to use the listed contact for assistance with administrative or application-related questions.
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