Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00006
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM ID Native Plant Materials Development" 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 Mar 31, 2010 and posted on Mar 31, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 2010 A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal will not be considered due to lateness, the applicant will be so notified immediately.. (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 $40,000.00 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 ID Native Plant Materials Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00006) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. Its core purpose was to strengthen conservation for uncommon plant species of concern by developing native plant materials and by testing or expanding practical methods that improve conservation outcomes. The emphasis was not only on direct conservation work, but also on building cooperative approaches that support broader conservation goals, reflecting BLM's interest in partnerships that can produce usable seed resources, better data, and improved capacity for restoration and stewardship.
A central expectation of the award was adherence to the Seeds of Success (SOS) collection protocols. In practical terms, this meant the cooperator was expected to conduct seed collection and associated documentation in a standardized way so that collected materials would be scientifically defensible and usable for long-term conservation, restoration planning, or future propagation efforts. For every species collected, the cooperator was required to complete an SOS datasheet and collect a scientific voucher specimen, ensuring that each collection could be verified and tied to accurate location, habitat, and collection metadata. This requirement highlights that the opportunity was as much about creating reliable, well-documented conservation assets as it was about field activity itself.
The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000 and an award ceiling of $40,000, indicating that the overall program may have supported multiple efforts or phases while keeping individual awards at a relatively modest level. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, reducing financial barriers for applicants and making the opportunity more accessible to organizations or groups that could contribute expertise, field capacity, or scientific capability without needing to provide matching funds.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity (subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement). The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2010, and proposals were due by April 14, 2010. The notice stated clearly that late proposals would not be considered, and that applicants would be notified immediately if their submissions were excluded for lateness. The opportunity was archived on March 31, 2011, confirming it as a historical funding notice rather than an active competition.
For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer at the Bureau of Land Management, reachable at (208) 373-4018 and via email at melindaritacco@blm.gov. The announcement also referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full opportunity details and application materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM ID Native Plant Materials Development opportunity?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement focused on developing native plant materials and improving practical conservation methods for uncommon plant species of concern.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was L10AS00006.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity was under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What was the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to strengthen conservation for uncommon plant species of concern by developing native plant materials and by testing or expanding practical methods that improve conservation outcomes.
Was the emphasis only on direct conservation work?
No. The emphasis included direct conservation work as well as building cooperative approaches and partnerships that support broader conservation goals, including usable seed resources, better data, and improved restoration and stewardship capacity.
What role did partnerships and cooperative approaches play in this opportunity?
BLM emphasized cooperative approaches that could support broader conservation goals, reflecting interest in partnerships capable of producing usable seed resources, better data, and improved capacity for restoration and stewardship.
Were Seeds of Success (SOS) protocols required?
Yes. A central expectation of the award was adherence to Seeds of Success (SOS) collection protocols.
What did adherence to SOS protocols mean in practice?
It meant the cooperator was expected to conduct seed collection and associated documentation in a standardized way so collected materials would be scientifically defensible and usable for long-term conservation, restoration planning, or future propagation efforts.
What documentation was required for each species collected?
For every species collected, the cooperator was required to complete an SOS datasheet.
Was a voucher specimen required for collections?
Yes. For every species collected, the cooperator was required to collect a scientific voucher specimen so each collection could be verified and tied to accurate location, habitat, and collection metadata.
Why were SOS datasheets and voucher specimens emphasized?
The requirement underscores that the opportunity prioritized creating reliable, well-documented conservation assets, not just field activity. Collections needed to be verifiable and supported by accurate metadata.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $40,000.
Did the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity (subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2010.
When were proposals due?
Proposals were due by April 14, 2010.
What happened if a proposal was submitted late?
Late proposals were not considered. The notice stated that applicants would be notified immediately if their submissions were excluded for lateness.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 31, 2011, indicating it is a historical notice rather than an active competition.
Where could applicants find the full opportunity details and application materials?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full opportunity details and application materials.
Who was the contact person for help with accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer at the Bureau of Land Management.
How could the contact person be reached?
Melinda D. Ritacco could be reached by phone at (208) 373-4018 and by email at melindaritacco@blm.gov.
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