Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00112
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Arizona Aquatic Invasive Species Program" 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 May 6, 2015 and posted on May 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 7, 2015 See announcement cover sheet for the deadline (7 July 2015 @ 1700) for submission of applications. Applications must be received by the BLM prior to the posted deadline.. (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: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this announcement. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award. Eligible applicant types are Unrestricted, anyone may apply
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM Arizona Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program is a Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity designed to strengthen on-the-ground efforts in Arizona to prevent, contain, and slow the spread of aquatic invasive species, with a major emphasis on invasive mussels (including dreissenid mussels such as zebra and quagga mussels). The opportunity builds on a cooperative relationship that began in 2010 between BLM and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) to address AIS threats on the lower Colorado River. While Lake Havasu and the Lower Colorado River remain the central focus, the program notes that additional work may also be considered beyond that initial geographic area as new threats emerge and the scope of AIS problems expands.
The core need driving the program is that AIS risks have grown beyond earlier efforts, and effective response requires sustained local implementation rather than one-time actions. BLM aligns this funding with its long-term Fishery Program priorities, emphasizing local involvement and support for actions identified by the Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force. In practical terms, that means funding is intended to put personnel in the field to conduct public outreach, provide direct assistance, and support decontamination-related activities. A key theme throughout the announcement is prevention through behavior change: helping boaters, concessioners, and operators understand what to do, why it matters, and how to comply with requirements that reduce the chance of moving invasive organisms between water bodies.
Program activities concentrate on outreach and education tied to three main prevention strategies. First is limiting the spread of invasive mussels through containment, especially by inspection, which implies supporting inspection-focused approaches at busy recreation areas and waterways where boats and gear move frequently. Second is educating the public and BLM operators on decontamination practices for watercraft traveling from infested waters to waters not yet affected, which is critical for keeping mussels and other hitchhiking species from establishing in new locations. Third is increasing compliance with state laws related to invasive mussels, recognizing that regulations are only effective when the public understands them and routinely follows them.
The stated objectives focus on supporting AGFD and the AIS Task Force by implementing conservation actions that raise public awareness and reduce the risk of AIS spreading beyond current known locations. The opportunity specifically calls out several types of deliverables and work elements. These include distributing information and offering in-person guidance to BLM boating customers and concessioners on steps that reduce spread risk; engaging youth to build awareness of AIS, what young people can do to help, and why healthy aquatic environments matter for their future; continuing surveys of boaters on Lake Havasu and adjacent Lower Colorado River waters to track angler satisfaction and gather information tied to AIS issues; and maintaining coordination with lower Colorado River stakeholders to develop cooperative solutions around AIS regulation and to sustain aquatic benefits for nearby communities. Taken together, the program blends education, compliance support, stakeholder coordination, and data collection to improve both prevention outcomes and public cooperation.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). BLM anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $10,000, and the announcement indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply as long as it met the stated eligibility requirements in the full announcement materials. The application deadline listed in the posting was July 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM, with submission required to be received by BLM by the deadline. The grants.gov listing referenced the full announcement for details, and the point of contact provided was Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer (602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov).
FAQs: BLM Arizona Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program
What is the BLM Arizona Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Program grant?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity intended to strengthen on-the-ground efforts in Arizona to prevent, contain, and slow the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS), with a major emphasis on invasive mussels, including dreissenid mussels such as zebra and quagga mussels.
What problem is this grant designed to address?
The program is driven by the need for sustained local implementation because AIS risks have expanded beyond earlier efforts. The announcement emphasizes that effective prevention and response requires ongoing field presence and consistent implementation, not one-time actions.
Which invasive species are a major focus of this opportunity?
The opportunity places major emphasis on invasive mussels, specifically dreissenid mussels such as zebra mussels and quagga mussels, while also addressing aquatic invasive species more broadly.
What geographic area is the main focus of the program?
Lake Havasu and the Lower Colorado River are identified as the central focus areas, reflecting long-standing AIS concerns on the lower Colorado River.
Can work funded under this program occur outside Lake Havasu and the Lower Colorado River?
Yes. The program indicates that additional work may be considered beyond the initial geographic area as new threats emerge and as the scope of AIS problems expands.
How does this opportunity relate to prior work in Arizona?
It builds on a cooperative relationship that began in 2010 between BLM and the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AGFD) to address AIS threats on the lower Colorado River.
What types of activities does the grant aim to fund?
Funding is intended to support field-based implementation such as public outreach, direct assistance to recreation users and operators, and support for decontamination-related activities, with an overall theme of prevention through behavior change.
What is the program's prevention approach?
The announcement emphasizes prevention through behavior change: helping boaters, concessioners, and operators understand what to do, why it matters, and how to comply with requirements that reduce the chance of moving invasive organisms between water bodies.
What are the three main prevention strategies highlighted in the announcement?
The program concentrates outreach and education around: (1) limiting the spread of invasive mussels through containment, especially by inspection; (2) educating the public and BLM operators on decontamination practices for watercraft traveling from infested waters to waters not yet affected; and (3) increasing compliance with state laws related to invasive mussels.
Does the opportunity specifically mention inspections?
Yes. It highlights containment, especially by inspection, implying support for inspection-focused approaches at busy recreation areas and waterways where boats and gear move frequently.
Does the opportunity specifically mention decontamination?
Yes. A core element is educating the public and BLM operators on decontamination practices for watercraft moving from infested waters to waters not yet affected, to prevent mussels and other hitchhiking species from establishing in new locations.
Is compliance with laws and regulations part of the funded work?
Yes. The program explicitly includes increasing compliance with state laws related to invasive mussels and stresses that regulations are only effective when the public understands and routinely follows them.
Who is this program intended to support and align with?
The stated objectives focus on supporting AGFD and the Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force by implementing conservation actions that raise public awareness and reduce the risk of AIS spreading beyond current known locations.
What deliverables or work elements are specifically called out?
The announcement calls out deliverables and work elements that include: distributing information and providing in-person guidance to BLM boating customers and concessioners; engaging youth to build awareness of AIS and stewardship; continuing surveys of boaters on Lake Havasu and adjacent Lower Colorado River waters to track angler satisfaction and gather AIS-related information; and coordinating with lower Colorado River stakeholders to develop cooperative solutions around AIS regulation and sustain aquatic benefits for nearby communities.
What does "engaging youth" mean in the context of this program?
It refers to outreach that builds awareness among young people about aquatic invasive species, what youth can do to help, and why healthy aquatic environments matter for their future.
Are surveys part of the expected work?
Yes. The opportunity mentions continuing surveys of boaters on Lake Havasu and adjacent Lower Colorado River waters to track angler satisfaction and gather information tied to AIS issues.
Is stakeholder coordination included as an objective?
Yes. The program includes maintaining coordination with lower Colorado River stakeholders to develop cooperative solutions around AIS regulation and to sustain aquatic benefits for nearby communities.
What type of award is this funding opportunity?
The announcement describes it as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $10,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity could apply as long as it met the stated eligibility requirements in the full announcement materials.
When was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed in the posting was July 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM, and submissions were required to be received by BLM by the deadline.
How were applicants expected to find the full requirements?
The grants.gov listing referenced the full announcement for details, and applicants were expected to rely on the full announcement materials for complete eligibility requirements and application instructions.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact provided was Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer. Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: ebell@blm.gov.
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