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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Colorado Research and Experimentation Using Native Seed Resources." 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 Jun 14, 2016 and posted on Jun 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 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 $275,000.00 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 Colorado Research and Experimentation Using Native Seed Resources opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00193) was a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM) under CFDA 15.231. It was designed to support natural resources work through a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would likely carry out the project with substantial involvement and collaboration from BLM rather than operating entirely independently. The announcement was posted June 14, 2016, created the same day, and had an application closing date of August 12, 2016.
The core purpose of the project was to strengthen how native plant materials, especially seeds, are developed, tested, and applied for restoration and land management on public lands in Colorado and potentially the broader region. The opportunity focused on two connected needs. First, it aimed to advance the National Seed Strategy by funding research and experimentation that improves the practical use of native seed sources. In real terms, this kind of work can include evaluating seed collection methods, seed increase practices, seed storage and handling, germination and establishment trials, and testing how locally adapted seed sources perform under different site conditions. The underlying goal is to make restoration and rehabilitation efforts more successful and ecologically appropriate by using native seeds that are better matched to the landscapes where they will be planted.
Second, the project sought to collect conservation genetics data for rare and endangered plant species to improve their protection and management on BLM-administered public lands. Conservation genetics data can help land managers understand how much genetic diversity exists within and among populations, whether populations are isolated, how vulnerable they may be to inbreeding or habitat fragmentation, and how best to prioritize protection, monitoring, and potential restoration actions. This information can guide decisions such as where to focus conservation efforts, how to avoid inadvertently harming genetic integrity during restoration, and how to manage sensitive species over the long term under changing environmental conditions.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, indicating that a wide range of applicants could apply (such as universities, nonprofits, tribes, local governments, or private entities), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full notice. The funding structure anticipated one award with a maximum federal amount (award ceiling) of $275,000. Overall, the opportunity was targeted at applied research and data collection that would directly improve BLM’s ability to use native seeds effectively and to manage rare and endangered plant resources with stronger scientific support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled BLM Colorado Research and Experimentation Using Native Seed Resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00193.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary federal grant offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM).
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231.
What type of funding instrument was anticipated?
The opportunity was designed to support work through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means the selected recipient would likely carry out the project with substantial involvement and collaboration from BLM, rather than operating entirely independently.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on June 14, 2016.
When was the opportunity created?
The notice indicates it was created on June 14, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 12, 2016.
What was the overall purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to strengthen how native plant materials, especially seeds, are developed, tested, and applied for restoration and land management on public lands in Colorado (and potentially the broader region).
What were the two main needs the opportunity focused on?
The opportunity focused on two connected needs:
- Advancing the National Seed Strategy through research and experimentation that improves practical use of native seed sources.
- Collecting conservation genetics data for rare and endangered plant species to improve their protection and management on BLM-administered public lands.
How does this opportunity relate to the National Seed Strategy?
It aimed to advance the National Seed Strategy by funding research and experimentation that improves the practical use of native seed sources in restoration and rehabilitation efforts.
What kinds of native seed research activities were contemplated?
The description notes that this type of work can include evaluating:
- Seed collection methods
- Seed increase practices
- Seed storage and handling
- Germination and establishment trials
- Performance testing of locally adapted seed sources under different site conditions
What was the restoration and land management goal behind the native seed work?
The goal was to make restoration and rehabilitation efforts more successful and ecologically appropriate by using native seeds that are better matched to the landscapes where they will be planted.
What is meant by collecting conservation genetics data in this opportunity?
It refers to gathering genetic information for rare and endangered plant species to support improved protection and management decisions on BLM-administered public lands.
Why would conservation genetics data be useful to land managers?
The opportunity description indicates genetics data can help managers understand:
- How much genetic diversity exists within and among populations
- Whether populations are isolated
- How vulnerable populations may be to inbreeding or habitat fragmentation
- How to prioritize protection, monitoring, and potential restoration actions
How could genetics findings influence restoration decisions?
The description notes that genetics information can guide decisions such as where to focus conservation efforts, how to avoid inadvertently harming genetic integrity during restoration, and how to manage sensitive species over the long term under changing environmental conditions.
Where was the work intended to have impact?
The opportunity targeted restoration and land management needs on public lands in Colorado, and it also notes the work could potentially inform efforts in the broader region.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, indicating a wide range of applicants could apply, subject to any additional clarifications that may have been included in the full notice.
What kinds of organizations might be included under "unrestricted" eligibility?
The description gives examples such as universities, nonprofits, tribes, local governments, or private entities.
How many awards were anticipated?
The funding structure anticipated one award.
What was the maximum federal funding amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum federal amount (award ceiling) was $275,000.
Was this opportunity focused on basic research or applied work?
Based on the description, it was targeted at applied research and data collection intended to directly improve BLM's ability to use native seeds effectively and manage rare and endangered plant resources with stronger scientific support.
What would be the expected role of BLM during the project?
Because it was structured as a cooperative agreement, the project would likely involve substantial involvement and collaboration from BLM during performance of the work.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The application closing date listed for this opportunity was August 12, 2016.
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