Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00023
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Carrizo Plain National Monument Vegetation Mapping and Vegetation Plots to Monitor Climate Change Continuation" 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 Feb 12, 2015 and posted on Feb 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 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 grant opportunity titled "BLM CA - Carrizo Plain National Monument Vegetation Mapping and Vegetation Plots to Monitor Climate Change - Continuation" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00023) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement intended to continue ongoing botanical and vegetation science work on BLM-managed public lands in California, specifically including the Carrizo Plain National Monument (CPNM). The project is explicitly described as a continuation of earlier work performed under Agreement L10AC16454 by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS). The core purpose is to build on prior vegetation mapping efforts and the establishment and monitoring of permanent vegetation plots, using California protocol, to support long-term resource management and climate change monitoring.
In practical terms, the opportunity centers on two closely related activities. First is vegetation mapping for the Carrizo Plain National Monument, which typically involves classifying and spatially depicting vegetation communities across the landscape so land managers have an up-to-date, consistent picture of habitat types, their distributions, and their condition. Second is the continued establishment and monitoring of permanent vegetation plots. Permanent plots are fixed locations that can be revisited over time to collect comparable measurements (such as species composition, cover, and other indicators) and detect trends that may be linked to climate variability and climate change. By emphasizing compliance with California protocol, the announcement signals that the monitoring methods are expected to follow standardized state-recognized approaches, which helps ensure the data are defensible and comparable over years.
The BLM is offering this as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the agency anticipates substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off grant. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), which aligns with conservation-focused planning and monitoring on public lands. The announcement anticipates making a single award, indicating the work is likely intended to be carried out by one primary partner rather than being divided among multiple recipients.
Funding details indicate an estimated total funding amount of $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $500. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the financial burden on the applicant and can make participation more feasible for nonprofit organizations. Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, which fits the continuation context since CNPS is a nonprofit organization well-positioned to carry forward earlier mapping and monitoring work.
The opportunity was posted and created on February 12, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 7, 2015, and it was later archived on December 31, 2019. The public listing references Grants.gov for additional information. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact person provided is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
Overall, this funding opportunity is best understood as targeted support for continuing an established vegetation mapping and long-term monitoring program at Carrizo Plain National Monument. The emphasis on continuation, standardized protocols, and permanent plot monitoring points to a long-horizon management objective: maintaining consistent, scientifically credible vegetation data that can be used to detect ecological change over time and inform BLM decision-making about conservation and land stewardship under changing climate conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CA - Carrizo Plain National Monument Vegetation Mapping and Vegetation Plots to Monitor Climate Change - Continuation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00023.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue ongoing botanical and vegetation science work on BLM-managed public lands in California, specifically including the Carrizo Plain National Monument (CPNM), by building on prior vegetation mapping and permanent vegetation plot establishment and monitoring to support long-term management and climate change monitoring.
Is this a new project or a continuation of previous work?
This is explicitly a continuation of earlier work performed under Agreement L10AC16454 by the California Native Plant Society (CNPS).
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on BLM-managed public lands in California, specifically including the Carrizo Plain National Monument (CPNM).
What are the core activities supported by this funding?
The opportunity centers on two related activities: (1) vegetation mapping for the Carrizo Plain National Monument and (2) continued establishment and monitoring of permanent vegetation plots.
What does "vegetation mapping" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Vegetation mapping typically involves classifying and spatially depicting vegetation communities across the landscape so land managers have a consistent, up-to-date picture of habitat types, their distributions, and their condition.
What are "permanent vegetation plots" and why are they important?
Permanent plots are fixed locations that can be revisited over time to collect comparable measurements (such as species composition and cover) and detect trends that may be linked to climate variability and climate change.
Are there required methods or standards for plot monitoring?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes use of "California protocol," signaling that monitoring methods are expected to follow standardized, state-recognized approaches so the data are defensible and comparable over time.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The CFDA listing is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $500.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The announcement anticipates making a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 12, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is April 7, 2015.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on December 31, 2019, and the closing date was April 7, 2015.
Where can applicants find additional information?
The public listing references Grants.gov for additional information.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
The contact person listed is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Leona B. Parker can be reached by phone at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
Why does the opportunity emphasize long-term monitoring and climate change?
The focus on permanent plot monitoring and standardized protocols supports a long-horizon management objective: maintaining consistent vegetation data that can be used to detect ecological change over time and inform BLM conservation and stewardship decisions under changing climate conditions.
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