Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00047
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Monitoring Breeding Bird Populations, Merced-Tuolumne Wild Scenic River" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 14, 2016 and posted on Mar 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 14, 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 $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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Monitoring Breeding Bird Populations, Merced-Tuolumne Wild Scenic River" (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00047) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement aimed at improving long-term understanding and management of riparian bird populations within two prominent Wild and Scenic River (WSR) corridors in California: the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers. These rivers originate from glaciated headwaters along the crest of the Sierra Nevada, pass through Yosemite National Park, and continue into the Sierra Nevada foothills. The BLM manages portions of the foothill segments as part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and the program is designed to support stewardship of these highly valued river landscapes that receive substantial recreational use and public attention.
At its core, the project is intended to help BLM better understand how different stressors affect wildlife in riparian corridors. The grant proposes establishing a network of up to six research sites within the Merced and Tuolumne WSR corridors on the west side of the Sierra Nevada. These sites are framed as an initial phase or "first step" toward a broader, statewide riparian monitoring effort. In practical terms, the intent is not just a one-time study, but the creation of monitoring infrastructure and baseline information that can be used over the long term to inform riparian habitat management decisions across larger geographic areas.
The scientific emphasis is on monitoring breeding bird populations using demographic measures that can reveal why populations rise or fall over time, rather than simply counting birds. The opportunity specifically highlights tracking key vital rates such as productivity (successful breeding output), survivorship (survival rates of individuals), and recruitment (additions of new individuals into the breeding population). By examining these parameters, the project aims to document changes in bird populations and support stronger inferences about what is driving those changes in riparian habitats. The bigger management goal is to connect population trends to potential environmental or human-related stressors in these river corridors, helping land managers understand where conservation actions may be most needed and what factors are most influential.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM), categorized under Natural Resources, with CFDA number 15.231. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that BLM expects to have meaningful involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordination on site selection, monitoring design, data needs, or reporting). The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $100,000. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been provided in the full solicitation materials.
Key dates included a posting and creation date of March 14, 2016, and an application closing date of May 14, 2016 (both the original and current closing date are the same). Overall, the opportunity is positioned as a targeted investment in building a repeatable, defensible monitoring framework for breeding birds in riparian areas that are both ecologically significant and socially important due to their status as Wild and Scenic Rivers. The intended outcome is better-informed management of wildlife diversity and riparian habitat condition in these iconic Sierra Nevada settings, benefiting both ecosystem health and visitor experiences over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CA Monitoring Breeding Bird Populations, Merced-Tuolumne Wild Scenic River."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00047.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the opportunity description, a cooperative agreement indicates BLM expects to have meaningful involvement during the project, such as coordinating on site selection, monitoring design, data needs, and/or reporting.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.231.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to improve long-term understanding and management of riparian breeding bird populations in two Wild and Scenic River corridors in California: the Merced River and the Tuolumne River.
Where is the work intended to take place?
The work is focused on the Merced and Tuolumne Wild and Scenic River (WSR) corridors on the west side of the Sierra Nevada in California, including BLM-managed portions of the foothill segments.
Why are the Merced and Tuolumne Rivers a focus of this effort?
They are prominent Wild and Scenic Rivers that originate along the crest of the Sierra Nevada, pass through Yosemite National Park, and continue into the Sierra Nevada foothills. The BLM manages portions of the foothill segments as part of the National Landscape Conservation System, and these river landscapes receive substantial recreational use and public attention.
How many research sites are expected under this project?
The opportunity proposes establishing a network of up to six research sites within the Merced and Tuolumne WSR corridors.
Is this intended to be a one-time study or part of a longer-term monitoring effort?
It is described as an initial phase or "first step" toward a broader, statewide riparian monitoring effort, with an emphasis on creating monitoring infrastructure and baseline information usable over the long term.
What wildlife is the focus of the monitoring?
The scientific emphasis is on monitoring breeding bird populations in riparian corridors.
What kind of bird monitoring is emphasized in this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasizes demographic monitoring that helps explain why populations change over time, rather than simply counting birds.
Which demographic measures (vital rates) are specifically highlighted?
The opportunity specifically highlights productivity (successful breeding output), survivorship (survival rates of individuals), and recruitment (additions of new individuals into the breeding population).
What is the larger management goal behind collecting these vital rates?
The larger goal is to document changes in bird populations and support stronger inferences about what is driving those changes, including linking population trends to environmental or human-related stressors in riparian habitats.
How does this project support BLM land management decisions?
It is positioned as a targeted investment in building a repeatable, defensible monitoring framework and baseline information that can inform riparian habitat management decisions over the long term and across larger geographic areas.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional clarifications that may exist in the full solicitation materials.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date is March 14, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 14, 2016 (the original and current closing date are the same).
What outcomes is BLM aiming for in the long run?
The intended outcome is better-informed management of wildlife diversity and riparian habitat condition in these Wild and Scenic River settings, supporting ecosystem health and visitor experiences over time.
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