Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00010
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA King Range National Conservation Area Invasive Weed Eradication" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 22, 2015 and posted on Dec 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity focused on invasive weed eradication within the King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) in California. The core purpose of the project is to protect native landscapes by preventing and reducing the spread of invasive, non-native plants that can outcompete native species and degrade habitat. The opportunity recognizes that factors like land use, soil disturbance, climate change, and wildfire can accelerate weed spread, making ongoing surveillance and quick intervention a practical necessity rather than a one-time effort.
Under this grant, BLM planned to partner closely with a nonprofit organization based in southern Humboldt County. The selected recipient would work cooperatively with BLM staff to carry out regular invasive weed surveys across King Range NCA lands, using early detection and rapid response practices to identify and address new infestations before they expand. In addition to scouting for emerging problem areas, the work would include monitoring known, previously documented infestation sites to track whether infestations are increasing, stable, or responding to prior treatments.
The scope of activities emphasized a full management cycle: field surveys to locate weeds, eradication or treatment actions to remove or control infestations, and post-treatment monitoring to confirm results and determine whether follow-up treatments are needed. This structure reflects how invasive plant management typically succeeds in practice, because initial treatments often require return visits to catch regrowth or seedlings and to verify that treated areas are not being reinvaded.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on December 22, 2015, created the same day, and closed on February 22, 2016. It was issued as Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00010 under CFDA 15.230, with a natural resources focus and a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating substantial collaboration between BLM and the recipient during implementation. Eligibility was limited to organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). BLM anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of up to $500,000.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of the Interior, focused on invasive weed eradication work within the King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) in California.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core purpose is to protect native landscapes by preventing and reducing the spread of invasive, non-native plants that can outcompete native species and degrade habitat within the King Range NCA.
Why does the opportunity emphasize ongoing surveillance instead of a one-time project?
The opportunity notes that weed spread can be accelerated by land use, soil disturbance, climate change, and wildfire. Because conditions can change and new infestations can appear, ongoing surveillance and quick intervention are treated as a practical necessity rather than a one-time effort.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended to occur on lands within the King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) in California.
What types of activities are expected under the scope of work?
The scope emphasizes a full invasive plant management cycle, including: (1) field surveys to locate invasive weeds, (2) eradication or treatment actions to remove or control infestations, and (3) post-treatment monitoring to confirm results and determine whether follow-up treatments are needed.
What does "early detection and rapid response" mean in this opportunity?
It refers to conducting regular surveys to identify new infestations early and addressing them quickly before they expand across the landscape.
Does the project include monitoring of existing infestation sites?
Yes. In addition to scouting for new problem areas, the work includes monitoring known, previously documented infestation sites to determine whether infestations are increasing, stable, or responding to prior treatments.
Why is post-treatment monitoring included?
The opportunity reflects that invasive plant management often requires return visits to catch regrowth or seedlings and to verify treated areas are not being reinvaded. Post-treatment monitoring is used to confirm results and decide whether follow-up treatments are needed.
Who is BLM planning to partner with?
BLM planned to partner closely with a nonprofit organization based in southern Humboldt County.
What is the relationship between the recipient and BLM under this award?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates substantial collaboration between BLM and the recipient during implementation. The selected recipient would work cooperatively with BLM staff on the project activities.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00010.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.230.
What is the primary focus area of the opportunity?
The opportunity is described as having a natural resources focus.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility, even if otherwise nonprofit.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is up to $500,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2015, and it closed on February 22, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on December 22, 2015 (the same day it was posted).
Is this opportunity competitive for multiple recipients or intended for one organization?
Based on the information provided, BLM anticipated one award and planned to partner closely with a single nonprofit organization.
What kinds of field work are implied by "regular invasive weed surveys"?
The opportunity describes conducting repeated surveys across King Range NCA lands to locate invasive weeds, identify emerging infestations early, and revisit known infestation sites to track trends and treatment outcomes.
What outcomes is the monitoring meant to measure?
Monitoring is described as tracking whether infestations are increasing, stable, or responding to prior treatments, and confirming whether treated areas require follow-up actions.
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