Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00278
Apply for L10AS00278
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Rare Plant Treasure Hunt" 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 Aug 14, 2010 and posted on Aug 14, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 2010. (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: 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 BLM CA Rare Plant Treasure Hunt (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00278) is a discretionary Bureau of Land Management grant opportunity focused on improving the discovery and documentation of rare and sensitive plant populations on BLM-managed lands in California, specifically in either southern or northern parts of the state. The core idea is to pair trained, experienced botanists with citizen scientist volunteers and organize them into survey teams that can cover more ground than professional staff alone. These teams are intended to search both for previously known (historic) occurrences and for entirely new populations, helping fill data gaps that affect land management decisions.
A major priority of the project is to focus first on plant species that could be affected by renewable energy development. In practice, that means surveys would be directed toward areas where renewable energy projects may be planned or underway, and toward species that are most vulnerable to those kinds of land-use changes. By collecting better location and population information early, BLM can make more informed decisions about avoidance, minimization, mitigation, and long-term conservation planning when projects are proposed.
The work funded under this opportunity centers on collecting population information for federally listed threatened and endangered (T and E) plant species as well as other sensitive plant species. While the announcement is brief, the expected outputs typically include field-based occurrence data such as population location, estimated abundance, habitat notes, and other basic status information that can support agency databases and conservation assessments. The volunteer component is central: rather than replacing professional expertise, volunteers expand survey capacity under the supervision and guidance of qualified botanists, which can make rare plant work more scalable across large and sometimes remote BLM landscapes.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an expectation of substantial involvement by the agency during the project (for example, coordination on priorities, locations, methods, and data needs). The program falls under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, and is categorized under Natural Resources. BLM anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $500, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant, subject to any clarifications that might have appeared in the full announcement on Grants.gov. Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on August 14, 2010, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2010, and an archive date of September 10, 2010. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable at 530-252-5338 and lparker@blm.gov. The additional information link referenced Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), where the full application package and any detailed requirements would have been provided.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - BLM CA Rare Plant Treasure Hunt (L10AS00278)
What is the BLM CA Rare Plant Treasure Hunt grant opportunity?
The BLM CA Rare Plant Treasure Hunt (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00278) is a discretionary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity focused on improving the discovery and documentation of rare and sensitive plant populations on BLM-managed lands in California. The project approach centers on organizing survey teams that combine trained, experienced botanists with citizen scientist volunteers to increase survey coverage and improve rare plant occurrence data.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to find and document rare and sensitive plant populations more effectively than professional staff could do alone, by pairing qualified botanists with volunteers. The work is intended to locate both historic (previously known) plant occurrences and entirely new populations, helping fill data gaps that influence land management and conservation decisions.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended for BLM-managed lands in California, specifically in either the southern or northern parts of the state.
What types of plants are the focus of surveys?
The surveys focus on federally listed threatened and endangered (T and E) plant species as well as other sensitive plant species.
What is the project priority related to renewable energy development?
A major priority is to focus first on plant species that could be affected by renewable energy development. In practice, this means directing surveys toward areas where renewable energy projects may be planned or underway, and toward species most vulnerable to those land-use changes. The intent is to collect better information early so BLM can make more informed decisions about avoidance, minimization, mitigation, and long-term conservation planning when projects are proposed.
How are citizen scientists used in this project?
Citizen scientist volunteers are a central part of the project. They do not replace professional expertise; instead, they expand survey capacity by working under the supervision and guidance of trained, experienced botanists. This structure is intended to make rare plant survey work more scalable across large and sometimes remote BLM landscapes.
What kind of data or outputs are expected from the project?
While the announcement is brief, expected outputs typically include field-based occurrence data such as population location, estimated abundance, habitat notes, and other basic status information that can support agency databases and conservation assessments.
What does it mean that this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an expectation of substantial agency involvement during the project. Examples noted include coordination with BLM on priorities, survey locations, methods, and data needs.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, and it is categorized under Natural Resources.
How much funding was available?
BLM anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $500.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed for this opportunity.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 14, 2010. The original and current closing date was August 31, 2010. The archive date was September 10, 2010.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application package?
The additional information link referenced Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), where the full application package and detailed requirements would have been provided.
Who can be contacted for questions if the full announcement could not be accessed?
The listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants and Agreements Specialist. Phone: 530-252-5338. Email: lparker@blm.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00278.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary Bureau of Land Management grant opportunity.
What problem is this project trying to solve for land management?
The project is intended to address gaps in knowledge about where rare and sensitive plant populations occur and what their status is. By improving occurrence and population documentation (including historic occurrences and new populations), BLM can strengthen the information used in land management decisions, particularly in areas facing potential renewable energy development.
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