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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA CESU Carrizo Plain Ecosystem 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 Oct 22, 2012 and posted on Oct 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $99,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM CA CESU Carrizo Plain Ecosystem Project (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00001) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The project is centered on field-based ecosystem monitoring and research in the Carrizo Plain area of California, with the goal of improving understanding of habitat conditions, wildlife populations, and broader ecological dynamics that inform conservation and land management decisions.
The work described is wide-ranging and emphasizes collecting baseline and trend data across multiple parts of the ecosystem. Vegetation tasks include determining plant composition and estimating biomass, which helps characterize habitat quality and changes in plant communities over time. Soil sampling is also included, supporting analysis of soil conditions that influence plant growth, erosion patterns, and overall ecosystem function. Together, these plant and soil components provide context for interpreting wildlife data and for tracking how environmental conditions may be shifting.
A major portion of the field effort involves structured wildlife surveys using established ecological methods. The opportunity calls for mark-recapture surveys targeting two sensitive San Joaquin Valley species, the giant kangaroo rat and the San Joaquin antelope squirrel, which are often used as indicators of ecosystem health in arid grassland and shrubland systems. Additional survey methods include line transects for reptiles and grasshoppers, which are useful for estimating relative abundance, distribution, and seasonal activity patterns. The project also includes invertebrate sampling through small pitfall traps, providing information on ground-dwelling arthropod communities that serve as prey for many vertebrates and can respond quickly to environmental change.
Bird monitoring is addressed through point-count surveys, a standard method for assessing species presence, relative abundance, and community composition across habitats. For nocturnal species, the project specifies spotlight surveys for nocturnal predators and lagomorphs (such as hares and rabbits), expanding monitoring beyond daytime observations and capturing activity patterns important for predator-prey relationships. The scope also includes kit fox scat collection for diet analysis, which can reveal prey use, seasonal foraging shifts, and potential links to changing prey availability. Overall, these combined approaches are designed to build an integrated picture of food webs and species interactions rather than focusing on a single taxonomic group.
The announcement notes that tasks may be added or shifted as conditions change, indicating an adaptive management orientation. It specifically mentions the possibility of expanding work to address climate change effects, suggesting that the project may incorporate additional monitoring or analysis tied to drought, temperature shifts, altered vegetation patterns, or other climate-related stressors that influence the Carrizo Plain ecosystem.
Funding details indicate one expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $99,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling, and an award floor of $500. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU cooperative model that often emphasizes collaboration between federal land managers and university-based researchers. The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2012, with a closing date of November 21, 2012, and later archived on November 30, 2017. For access issues or questions, the listed grants management contact is Leona B. Parker (BLM), reachable at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov, and the general listing references Grants.gov for additional details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CA CESU Carrizo Plain Ecosystem Project" and is identified by Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00001.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a BLM discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement, consistent with the CESU cooperative model.
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
What is the project focused on?
The project centers on field-based ecosystem monitoring and research in the Carrizo Plain area of California, with the goal of improving understanding of habitat conditions, wildlife populations, and broader ecological dynamics that inform conservation and land management decisions.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the Carrizo Plain area of California.
What kinds of data collection does the project emphasize?
The project emphasizes collecting baseline and trend data across multiple parts of the ecosystem to understand conditions over time and support conservation and land management decisions.
What vegetation monitoring activities are included?
Vegetation tasks include determining plant composition and estimating biomass to characterize habitat quality and track changes in plant communities over time.
Does the project include soil sampling?
Yes. Soil sampling is included to support analysis of soil conditions that influence plant growth, erosion patterns, and overall ecosystem function.
Why are plant and soil components included alongside wildlife monitoring?
Plant and soil data provide context for interpreting wildlife data and for tracking how environmental conditions may be shifting across the ecosystem.
What wildlife survey approaches are called for?
The project includes structured wildlife surveys using established ecological methods, including mark-recapture surveys, line transects, pitfall trapping for invertebrates, point-count bird surveys, spotlight surveys for nocturnal species, and kit fox scat collection for diet analysis.
Which species are targeted for mark-recapture surveys?
Mark-recapture surveys target two sensitive San Joaquin Valley species: the giant kangaroo rat and the San Joaquin antelope squirrel.
Why are the giant kangaroo rat and San Joaquin antelope squirrel included?
They are described as sensitive San Joaquin Valley species and are often used as indicators of ecosystem health in arid grassland and shrubland systems.
What are line transects used for in this project?
Line transects are specified for reptiles and grasshoppers and are used for estimating relative abundance, distribution, and seasonal activity patterns.
Does the project include invertebrate sampling?
Yes. The project includes invertebrate sampling using small pitfall traps to gather information on ground-dwelling arthropod communities.
Why sample ground-dwelling arthropods?
Ground-dwelling arthropods serve as prey for many vertebrates and can respond quickly to environmental change, making them useful for understanding broader ecosystem dynamics.
How are birds monitored under this opportunity?
Bird monitoring is conducted through point-count surveys, a standard method for assessing species presence, relative abundance, and community composition across habitats.
What nocturnal monitoring is included?
The project specifies spotlight surveys for nocturnal predators and lagomorphs (such as hares and rabbits) to capture information beyond daytime observations and better reflect activity patterns relevant to predator-prey relationships.
What is included related to kit foxes?
The project includes kit fox scat collection for diet analysis, which can reveal prey use, seasonal foraging shifts, and potential links to changing prey availability.
Is the project designed to look at a single species or multiple ecosystem components?
The combined monitoring approaches are intended to build an integrated picture of food webs and species interactions rather than focusing on a single taxonomic group.
Can the tasks change during the project?
Yes. The announcement notes that tasks may be added or shifted as conditions change, reflecting an adaptive management orientation.
Does the opportunity mention climate change?
Yes. It mentions the possibility of expanding work to address climate change effects, potentially incorporating additional monitoring or analysis related to drought, temperature shifts, altered vegetation patterns, or other climate-related stressors affecting the Carrizo Plain ecosystem.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $99,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $99,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 22, 2012.
What was the closing date for applications?
The closing date was November 21, 2012.
Is the opportunity still active?
The listing indicates it was later archived on November 30, 2017.
Where can applicants find additional details?
The general listing references Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the grants management contact for questions or access issues?
The listed grants management contact is Leona B. Parker (BLM). She can be reached at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov.
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