Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00197
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM AK Native Plant Materials Development Project" 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 Jul 8, 2014 and posted on Jul 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM AK Native Plant Materials Development Project (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00197) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement designed to continue an existing effort previously supported under Agreement L09AC15485, which was set to expire on September 10, 2014. The central purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen Alaska-specific capacity to collect, increase (grow out), and store native plant materials so they are available when BLM needs them for rehabilitation and restoration work on lands it manages in Alaska. The project focuses on practical, on-the-ground plant materials such as native seed, bare-root stock, containerized plants, and related propagation materials that can be deployed for restoring disturbed areas.
A major driver behind this funding is the limited availability of appropriate native plant materials for Alaska restoration projects. In many cases, commercial or readily available seed sources come from outside the local region, and the announcement highlights a serious risk with that approach: seed from other geographic areas, even when it is the same species or another “native†species from elsewhere, can behave invasively or aggressively in Alaska conditions. That creates ecological and management problems rather than solving them. By investing in Alaska-native collection and production, the program aims to support restoration that is better adapted to local environments and less likely to introduce plants that could spread uncontrollably or displace local vegetation.
This grant is categorized as a discretionary funding opportunity and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning the BLM typically expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s direction or implementation compared to a standard grant. The activity area is listed under Natural Resources, with the CFDA listing 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), signaling that the work supports broader conservation and resource management goals rather than purely research-oriented outcomes.
Funding for this opportunity was expected to result in a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling was also $250,000, indicating the full anticipated amount would likely be provided to the selected applicant, while the award floor was listed as $500. No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, reflecting BLM’s intent to work through state-level entities capable of carrying out or coordinating seed collection and plant production at a scale useful for BLM’s restoration needs. The posting date and creation date were both July 8, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 8, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on December 30, 2018.
For applicants or interested parties needing additional details beyond the summary, the announcement pointed to Grants.gov as the source for the full posting and application materials. The listed point of contact for access issues was Betty Lockard, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management, reachable at 907-267-1213 or by email at blockard@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM AK Native Plant Materials Development Project (L14AS00197)
What is the BLM AK Native Plant Materials Development Project (L14AS00197)?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement funding opportunity intended to continue an existing Alaska native plant materials effort that was previously supported under Agreement L09AC15485 (which was set to expire on September 10, 2014). The project is focused on strengthening Alaska-specific capacity to collect, grow out (increase), and store native plant materials for BLM rehabilitation and restoration work on lands BLM manages in Alaska.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to ensure that Alaska-appropriate native plant materials are available when needed for practical, on-the-ground rehabilitation and restoration projects on BLM-managed lands in Alaska.
What kinds of plant materials does this project focus on?
The opportunity emphasizes practical restoration materials, including native seed, bare-root stock, containerized plants, and related propagation materials that can be deployed to restore disturbed areas.
Why is there a need to develop Alaska-specific native plant materials capacity?
The announcement notes limited availability of appropriate native plant materials for Alaska restoration projects. When seed sources come from outside the local region, they may not be well suited to Alaska conditions and can create ecological and management problems.
What risks are identified with using seed from outside the local region?
The announcement highlights that seed from other geographic areas, even when it is the same species or another "native" species from elsewhere, can behave invasively or aggressively under Alaska conditions. This can lead to plants spreading uncontrollably or displacing local vegetation, creating problems rather than supporting successful restoration.
How does the project aim to reduce the risk of invasive or aggressive plant behavior?
By investing in Alaska-native collection, production (increase/grow out), and storage, the program aims to support restoration materials that are better adapted to local environments and less likely to create invasive or aggressive impacts.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument. This generally indicates that BLM typically expects substantial involvement in the project’s direction or implementation compared to a standard grant.
What is the activity area and CFDA listing for this opportunity?
The activity area is Natural Resources. The CFDA listing is 15.231, described as Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
Funding was expected to result in a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $250,000, and the award floor was $500.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified. Applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date were both July 8, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 8, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 30, 2018, and the listed closing date was August 8, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application materials?
The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for the full posting and application materials.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact was Betty Lockard, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Betty Lockard could be reached by phone at 907-267-1213 or by email at blockard@blm.gov.
What BLM need does this project directly support?
It supports BLM rehabilitation and restoration work by building reliable availability of Alaska-native plant materials (seed and plant stock) for use on lands BLM manages in Alaska.
Does the description emphasize research or implementation?
The description emphasizes practical, deployable plant materials and on-the-ground restoration support (collection, increase/grow out, storage, and propagation materials), rather than being framed as a purely research-oriented effort.
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