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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CESU Western Snowy Plover Recovery Wildlife Conservation Program Plan Arcata Field Office area" 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 Dec 6, 2012 and posted on Dec 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity titled "BLM CESU Western Snowy Plover Recovery Wildlife Conservation Program Plan Arcata Field Office area" is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on wildlife conservation and recovery work in the Arcata Field Office area, with a strong emphasis on the federally listed western snowy plover. The core purpose is to support ongoing, science-based monitoring and related field activities that help BLM meet its legal and management responsibilities for threatened and endangered species, while also building capacity through university-led research and training.
At the center of the project is a cooperative partnership between BLM and Humboldt State University (listed in the announcement as the cooperating university partner). Under this arrangement, university staff would conduct wildlife monitoring that can include, but is not limited to, threatened and endangered species. The work also includes collecting habitat data and carrying out research that is appropriate to the needs of the species being studied. Beyond monitoring and data collection, the scope may expand to hands-on habitat restoration or habitat improvement if those actions are needed to support conservation outcomes on the ground.
A major driver for the award is the recognition that population and demography monitoring of the western snowy plover is essential for understanding the bird's current status and for measuring progress against established recovery goals. In practical terms, this kind of monitoring typically helps managers determine whether populations are stable, increasing, or declining, and whether management actions are actually improving survival and reproductive success. The announcement notes that BLM has already implemented much of the habitat improvement portion of recovery actions, but that population and demographic monitoring has historically been handled via contracts in prior years. This opportunity shifts that monitoring emphasis into a cooperative agreement framework that leverages academic expertise and student involvement.
The project structure is designed to be led by a principal investigator, supported by graduate students. This setup is explicitly intended to provide educational and mentoring opportunities while producing data and analyses that are directly useful to BLM. In other words, it is not only a service-and-compliance project, but also a workforce-development and applied research effort aligned with real management needs.
From a compliance and policy standpoint, the agreement is framed as a way for BLM to fulfill obligations under the Endangered Species Act and to support implementation of the Western Snowy Plover Recovery Plan. The announcement also references BLM's commitments at South Spit, where recovery actions for listed species are tied to the South Spit Management Plan and a Biological Opinion issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. That context signals that the monitoring is not optional or purely exploratory; it is part of an organized, interagency-informed recovery strategy where BLM must track outcomes and demonstrate progress.
Funding details indicate a single expected award with an estimated total of $150,000, with an award ceiling of $150,000 and an award floor of $500. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management) and is categorized under Natural Resources. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the stated intent to partner with a university and involve graduate students in implementation.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted December 6, 2012, with a closing date of January 15, 2013, and it was archived January 18, 2013. The funding opportunity number is L13AS00010. For official materials and application details, the announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov, and lists Leona B. Parker as the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this BLM grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CESU Western Snowy Plover Recovery Wildlife Conservation Program Plan Arcata Field Office area."
Which agency is offering this grant?
The offering agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support ongoing, science-based wildlife monitoring and related field activities in the Arcata Field Office area, with a strong emphasis on the federally listed western snowy plover. The work is intended to help BLM meet legal and management responsibilities for threatened and endangered species while building capacity through university-led research and training.
Which species is emphasized in the project?
The project places a strong emphasis on the federally listed western snowy plover.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the Arcata Field Office area. The announcement also references BLM commitments at South Spit, where recovery actions for listed species are connected to the South Spit Management Plan and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion.
What activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes wildlife monitoring (which can include, but is not limited to, threatened and endangered species), collecting habitat data, and carrying out species-appropriate research. The work may also expand to hands-on habitat restoration or habitat improvement if needed to support conservation outcomes.
Is the project limited only to the western snowy plover?
No. While the western snowy plover is a major focus, the monitoring may include other wildlife, including but not limited to threatened and endangered species.
Why is western snowy plover monitoring a major driver for this award?
The announcement highlights that population and demography monitoring is essential for understanding the species status and measuring progress toward established recovery goals. This kind of monitoring helps determine whether the population is stable, increasing, or declining and whether management actions are improving survival and reproductive success.
How does this opportunity relate to recovery actions already completed by BLM?
The announcement notes that BLM has already implemented much of the habitat improvement portion of recovery actions, and that population and demographic monitoring has historically been handled through contracts. This opportunity shifts the monitoring emphasis into a cooperative agreement framework that leverages academic expertise and student involvement.
Who is the intended cooperating partner for this cooperative agreement?
The announcement identifies Humboldt State University as the cooperating university partner.
What is the expected project staffing or team structure?
The project is designed to be led by a principal investigator and supported by graduate students, providing educational and mentoring opportunities while producing data and analyses that are directly useful to BLM.
Does the opportunity emphasize education and workforce development?
Yes. The principal investigator plus graduate-student structure is explicitly intended to provide research, training, and mentoring opportunities while supporting BLM management needs.
What legal or policy obligations does the work support?
The agreement is framed as supporting BLM obligations under the Endangered Species Act and supporting implementation of the Western Snowy Plover Recovery Plan. The announcement also references BLM commitments tied to the South Spit Management Plan and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The funding details indicate a single expected award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $150,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $150,000, and the award floor is $500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
What category does this opportunity fall under?
It is categorized under Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on December 6, 2012, and the closing date was January 15, 2013.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The announcement indicates it was archived on January 18, 2013.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is L13AS00010.
Where can applicants find the official announcement and application instructions?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for official materials and application details.
Who is listed as the contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Leona B. Parker is listed as the contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
Is the monitoring described as optional or exploratory?
No. The context provided indicates the monitoring supports an organized recovery strategy and BLM responsibilities, including tracking outcomes and demonstrating progress tied to recovery planning and interagency commitments.
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