Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00003
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Modoc County Weed Management Area Alturas Field Office" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 25, 2013 and posted on Nov 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 30, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its Alturas Field Office in California, offered a discretionary funding opportunity to support coordinated noxious weed management in Modoc and Lassen counties. The grant is built around the idea that invasive and noxious plants do not respect property boundaries, so treating weeds on only one parcel or one ownership often fails if nearby infestations are left unchecked. By working cooperatively across public and private lands, the project aims to prevent new invasions, contain existing infestations, and control or eradicate priority weeds in ways that reduce ecological damage, protect land uses, and lower long-term management costs for both BLM and neighboring landowners.
The proposal described relies on a partnership with the Modoc County Department of Agriculture (MCDA), which has previously assisted the BLM Alturas Field Office by coordinating with private and other non-federal landowners. A key practical advantage highlighted in the announcement is that the county has authorities and access that BLM does not, including the ability to enter certain private lands where BLM cannot operate directly. That access supports a landscape-scale approach where weed work can be planned and implemented across mixed ownerships, closing gaps that often allow invasive plants to spread back onto treated areas.
Project activities emphasized in the notice include inventorying, documenting, and controlling noxious weeds on public lands administered by the BLM Alturas Field Office, with the broader cooperative context extending to adjacent private and non-federal properties. Inventory and documentation typically mean locating infestations, mapping their extent, recording species and density, and creating records that can guide treatment priorities and track results over time. Control work generally involves applying appropriate integrated weed management methods (for example, mechanical, chemical, and other approved techniques) consistent with applicable policies and site conditions, with the goal of stopping spread along corridors and across boundaries.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00003; CFDA 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management) was structured as a cooperative agreement, signaling that BLM expected substantial involvement or coordination during project implementation rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The program anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000, with an award ceiling of $200,000 and an award floor of $500. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed. Eligibility was limited to county governments, aligning with the intended partner role for MCDA and other local governmental entities capable of coordinating cross-jurisdictional weed management.
Key dates in the announcement show it was posted and created on November 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 30, 2013, and an archive date of December 1, 2018. The administering agency was the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Leona B. Parker (Grants Management Officer) at 530-252-5338 and lparker@blm.gov. The announcement also referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional details and application materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the purpose of this BLM funding opportunity?
This opportunity was designed to support coordinated noxious weed management in Modoc and Lassen counties, California. The central goal is to prevent new invasions, contain existing infestations, and control or eradicate priority weeds by working across property boundaries so treatments are not undermined by nearby untreated infestations.
Why does the project emphasize working across public and private lands?
The notice explains that invasive and noxious plants do not respect property boundaries. Treating weeds on only one parcel or under one ownership often fails if adjacent infestations remain, because weeds can quickly re-establish in treated areas. A cooperative approach across mixed ownerships helps close those gaps.
Which BLM office is associated with the project?
The opportunity was issued through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alturas Field Office in California.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The project focus is Modoc and Lassen counties in California, with work described on BLM-administered public lands and in a broader cooperative context that includes adjacent private and other non-federal lands.
What kinds of activities does the announcement highlight?
The notice emphasizes inventorying, documenting, and controlling noxious weeds on public lands administered by the BLM Alturas Field Office, while coordinating in a way that supports landscape-scale treatment across mixed ownerships.
What does "inventory and documentation" mean in this context?
Inventory and documentation typically include locating infestations, mapping their extent, recording species and density, and creating records that help set treatment priorities and track results over time.
What does "control" work generally involve under this opportunity?
Control work generally involves applying appropriate integrated weed management methods (for example, mechanical, chemical, and other approved techniques) consistent with applicable policies and site conditions, with the goal of stopping spread along corridors and across boundaries.
Why is a county partner important for this project?
The proposal described relies on a partnership with the Modoc County Department of Agriculture (MCDA). A key advantage noted is that the county has authorities and access that BLM does not, including the ability to enter certain private lands where BLM cannot operate directly. That access supports more complete, landscape-scale planning and implementation.
Who is the named partner in the proposal described in the notice?
The partnership described in the announcement relies on the Modoc County Department of Agriculture (MCDA), which has previously assisted the BLM Alturas Field Office by coordinating with private and other non-federal landowners.
What type of award instrument is this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which indicates BLM expected substantial involvement or coordination during project implementation rather than issuing a simple pass-through grant.
How much funding was available?
The program anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $200,000 and the award floor was $500.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to county governments, which aligns with the intended partner role for local governmental entities capable of coordinating cross-jurisdictional weed management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00003.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.230, titled "Invasive and Noxious Plant Management."
Which federal agency administered the opportunity?
The administering agency was the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice shows it was posted/created on November 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is December 1, 2018.
Where could applicants find more details or application materials?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional details and application materials.
Who was the contact person for help with the announcement?
The listed contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
What contact information was provided for the listed point of contact?
Phone: 530-252-5338. Email: lparker@blm.gov.
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