Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00179
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Alaska Forb Seed Production" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2015 and posted on Jun 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 BLM Alaska Forb Seed Production grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00179) is a discretionary funding announcement from the Bureau of Land Management that focuses on expanding the availability of native forb seeds in Alaska for use in revegetation and habitat restoration. The main driver behind the project is BLM leadership direction to prioritize native plant species when restoring disturbed lands, paired with a newer emphasis on selecting native plants that support pollinators in a responsible way. In practical terms, the goal is to promote pollinator-friendly native species without unintentionally pulling pollinators away from naturally occurring native plant communities, which can happen when restoration mixes rely on species that are attractive but not well matched to local ecosystems.
The opportunity builds directly on the Seeds of Success (SOS) program, which has been collecting small quantities of native seed across Alaska since 2009 to create a seed bank and strengthen the supply of locally appropriate native plant material. While SOS has helped assemble important baseline collections, the announcement notes a persistent gap: BLM and the Plant Material Center have not yet been able to reliably achieve seed increase for native forb species that would be particularly valuable for pollinator habitat. Seed increase is a critical step between small, wild-collected seed lots and the larger volumes needed for real-world restoration projects, especially in a state where logistics, short growing seasons, and limited commercial supply can make native seed difficult to obtain.
This grant is designed to address that bottleneck by developing increased quantities of forb seed that can serve as base seed. Base seed is essentially the starting material that commercial growers can use to produce much larger amounts of seed over time. The long-term intent is for these increased forb seeds to be incorporated into native seed mixes used in future revegetation and rehabilitation projects. The benefit is not limited to BLM projects; the announcement indicates the resulting seed resources are expected to support restoration needs for the public as well as for BLM-managed lands, meaning the work could have broader value for land managers and partners across Alaska.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency anticipates substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through award. The total estimated funding is $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $1,000, and BLM expects to make a single award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that may not have cash match available. The program is categorized under Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2015, with an application closing date of August 12, 2015, and it was later archived on December 30, 2020. Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact was Betty Lockard, Grant Specialist, at 907-271-2816 or blockard@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM Alaska Forb Seed Production (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00179)
What is the BLM Alaska Forb Seed Production grant?
This opportunity is a discretionary funding announcement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) focused on expanding the availability of native forb seeds in Alaska for use in revegetation and habitat restoration.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The goal is to develop increased quantities of Alaska native forb seed that can serve as base seed, helping make locally appropriate native forb species more available for future restoration and rehabilitation projects.
Why is BLM prioritizing native forbs and pollinator-friendly species?
BLM leadership directed a priority on using native plant species for restoring disturbed lands, with a newer emphasis on selecting native plants that support pollinators responsibly. The intent is to promote pollinator-friendly native species without inadvertently drawing pollinators away from naturally occurring native plant communities.
What problem is this grant trying to solve?
The announcement highlights a persistent bottleneck in Alaska: while small quantities of native seed have been collected, BLM and the Plant Material Center have not been able to reliably achieve seed increase for native forb species that would be valuable for pollinator habitat. This grant is meant to address that gap by increasing quantities of forb seed.
How does this relate to the Seeds of Success (SOS) program?
The opportunity builds directly on the Seeds of Success (SOS) program, which has collected small quantities of native seed across Alaska since 2009 to create a seed bank and strengthen the supply of locally appropriate native plant material.
What is "seed increase" and why does it matter here?
Seed increase is the step between small wild-collected seed lots and the larger volumes needed for real-world restoration projects. The grant is designed to help achieve that increase for native forb species, which is especially important in Alaska where logistics, short growing seasons, and limited commercial supply can make native seed difficult to obtain.
What is "base seed" in the context of this grant?
Base seed is starting material that commercial growers can use to produce much larger amounts of seed over time. This grant aims to create increased quantities of forb seed that can function as base seed.
How will the seed produced through this grant be used?
The long-term intent is for increased forb seeds to be incorporated into native seed mixes used in future revegetation and rehabilitation projects.
Is the benefit limited to BLM lands?
No. The announcement indicates the resulting seed resources are expected to support restoration needs for the public as well as for BLM-managed lands, meaning the work is intended to have broader value for land managers and partners across Alaska.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM anticipates substantial involvement during the project rather than issuing a pass-through award.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding is $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $1,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM expects to make a single award.
Is cost share or matching funding required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The CFDA listing is 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management. The program is categorized under Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on June 11, 2015, and the application closing date was August 12, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on December 30, 2020.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
Applicants seeking the full announcement were directed to Grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00179.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Betty Lockard, Grant Specialist. Phone: 907-271-2816. Email: blockard@blm.gov.
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