Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00218
Apply for L11AS00218
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Big Gypsum Valley Rare Plants study in Colorado." 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 Aug 11, 2011 and posted on Aug 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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:
The Big Gypsum Valley Rare Plants study in Colorado (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00218) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category. The project focused on rare plant conservation and resource management, specifically targeting plants in the genus Cryptantha found in or associated with the Big Gypsum Valley area of Colorado. The core scientific purpose was to use multiple forms of genetic data to clarify how two distinct Cryptantha lineages are related to one another, how those lineages fit within the broader set of Cryptantha species in the surrounding region, and how much genetic diversity exists within the studied populations. In practical terms, the work was aimed at resolving taxonomy and evolutionary relationships while also producing information that can inform conservation decisions, such as whether populations are genetically distinct, isolated, or at risk due to low diversity.
The announcement indicated a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $30,000, which also functioned as the award ceiling. The award floor was listed as $1,200, meaning proposals could be funded at smaller scales, but the overall program expectation was one main award up to the stated maximum. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, so recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources (such as cash, staff time, or in-kind support) consistent with the full announcement terms. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning any entity type could apply (universities, nonprofits, private organizations, tribal entities, state or local governments, and others), subject to any additional clarifications contained in the complete notice.
The opportunity was posted and created on August 11, 2011, with an original and final closing date of August 31, 2011. It was later archived on September 30, 2011. The program was associated with CFDA number 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, reflecting its alignment with federal conservation and land management priorities. Applicants were directed to download the full announcement and application package through the application tab referenced in the notice, suggesting there were detailed instructions on the required technical approach, deliverables, reporting, budget structure, and the specific type(s) of genetic data and analyses sought (for example, sequencing-based markers, population genetics metrics, and phylogenetic comparisons), even though those methodological details were not included in the brief summary text.
For questions or technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ruth Raisanen, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at ruthannraisanen@blm.gov.
FAQs - Big Gypsum Valley Rare Plants Study (Colorado) - Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00218
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity, titled the "Big Gypsum Valley Rare Plants study in Colorado" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00218), was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focused on rare plant conservation and resource management in the Big Gypsum Valley area of Colorado, with a scientific emphasis on plants in the genus Cryptantha. The core purpose was to use multiple forms of genetic data to clarify relationships between two distinct Cryptantha lineages, determine how those lineages fit within the broader set of regional Cryptantha species, and assess genetic diversity within the studied populations.
Which plant group does the study target?
The study specifically targets rare plants in the genus Cryptantha found in or associated with the Big Gypsum Valley area of Colorado.
What scientific questions is the study trying to answer?
Based on the summary provided, the study is intended to answer questions such as: (1) how two distinct Cryptantha lineages are related to one another, (2) how those lineages relate to other Cryptantha species in the surrounding region, and (3) how much genetic diversity exists within the populations being studied.
How is the project intended to support conservation decisions?
The genetic and taxonomic results were intended to inform conservation and resource management decisions by helping determine whether populations are genetically distinct, whether they are isolated, and whether they may be at risk due to low genetic diversity.
What type of agreement is being offered?
The funding mechanism described is a cooperative agreement.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The notice describes it as a BLM discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.231, titled "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
How much funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $30,000, and that amount also served as the award ceiling.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $30,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $1,200.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated a single expected award.
Does the opportunity allow proposals for smaller budgets?
Yes. Because the award floor was listed as $1,200, proposals could be funded at smaller scales, even though the overall expectation was one main award up to the $30,000 maximum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources, such as cash, staff time, or in-kind support, consistent with the full announcement terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning any entity type could apply (for example, universities, nonprofits, private organizations, tribal entities, and state or local governments), subject to any additional clarifications contained in the complete notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 11, 2011.
What were the application closing dates?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both August 31, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2011.
Where were applicants instructed to get the full announcement and application package?
Applicants were directed to download the full announcement and application package through the application tab referenced in the notice.
What additional details were likely included in the full announcement?
While the brief summary does not provide the full methodological or administrative requirements, it indicates the full announcement likely contained detailed instructions on the required technical approach, deliverables, reporting expectations, budget structure, and the specific types of genetic data and analyses sought.
Does the summary specify exactly which genetic methods must be used?
No. The summary states that "multiple forms of genetic data" would be used, but it does not list specific required markers, sequencing approaches, or analytical tools. It suggests those details were contained in the full announcement.
Who is the point of contact for questions or technical issues?
The listed point of contact was Ruth Raisanen, Contracting Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Ruth Raisanen could be reached by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at ruthannraisanen@blm.gov.
What kinds of questions should be directed to the point of contact?
The notice specifically mentions contacting the listed point of contact for questions or technical issues accessing the full announcement.
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