Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00088
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM New Mexico Luna County Integrated Weed Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 21, 2015 and posted on Apr 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2015. (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.
- New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture or any other State Agency or political subdivision responsible for administration or implementation of undesirable plant laws in the State of New Mexico as defined in the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, 7 USC 2814.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM New Mexico Luna County Integrated Weed Management Program (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00088) is a Bureau of Land Management cooperative agreement focused on invasive and noxious plant management in Luna County, New Mexico. The core purpose of the award is to support on-the-ground work that inventories and treats plant species designated as noxious or invasive, with an emphasis on preventing new infestations and eradicating existing ones when feasible. The program frames weed management as a watershed and landscape protection effort, recognizing that invasive plants spread quickly across property boundaries and that early, coordinated action is far less costly and more effective than trying to recover heavily infested areas later.
The work supported by this opportunity is intended to help BLM and its partners better understand where priority invasive species are located, what control methods are most effective for specific species, and what the consequences are when infestations are left unmanaged. A major theme of the announcement is cooperative, cross-boundary weed control: because weeds do not stop at fence lines, the BLM is looking for joint efforts that reduce impacts across public, private, and state lands while also lowering long-term control costs for everyone involved. By reducing the spread and density of invasive weeds, the project is expected to protect public lands from encroachment, maintain healthier rangelands and watersheds, and avoid the larger expenses that come with delayed action.
The announcement also lays out clear compliance expectations for herbicide-based treatments on BLM-administered lands. Only pesticides and adjuvants that are approved for use on BLM lands, and only at allowable rates, may be used. Approved products and parameters must align with the Record of Decision for the programmatic environmental impact statement titled "Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on BLM Lands in 17 Western States." In practical terms, the recipient is responsible for ensuring treatments follow BLM requirements and that all applications are performed within the bounds of the relevant decision documents and label directions.
Strong coordination and outreach are built into the project expectations. The recipient is expected to work closely with city, state, and federal entities as well as private landowners, especially around education and awareness, since public understanding and neighboring land cooperation can determine whether weed treatments succeed or are quickly undone by reinfestation. The recipient is also responsible for public notification of treatment areas, meaning they must communicate where and when herbicide applications or other treatments will occur.
Reporting and geospatial documentation requirements are specific and time-sensitive. Following any pesticide treatment, Pesticide Use Reports must be submitted to the BLM within 24 hours. In addition, the recipient must provide computer-generated maps that show the location and acreage treated, along with GPS data delivered as point, line, or polygon features. These deliverables ensure that BLM can track treatments, evaluate effectiveness over time, and maintain accurate records for compliance and future planning.
In terms of funding structure, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument under the Natural Resources funding activity category, tied to CFDA 15.230 (Invasive and Noxious Plant Management). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the floor was $20,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
Eligibility was largely open ("unrestricted") but with an important clarification that priority eligible applicants include New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture, as well as other state agencies or political subdivisions responsible for administering or implementing undesirable plant laws in New Mexico as defined under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 USC 2814). Key dates show the opportunity was posted April 23, 2015, with a closing date of June 25, 2015, and it was later archived July 30, 2015.
For applicants or interested parties who needed help accessing the full announcement or application materials, the listed point of contact was Charise Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Land Management, reachable at 505-761-8725 or csaiz@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM New Mexico Luna County Integrated Weed Management Program (L15AS00088)
What is the BLM New Mexico Luna County Integrated Weed Management Program?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on managing invasive and noxious plants in Luna County, New Mexico through inventory and treatment work.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00088.
What is the core purpose of this award?
The purpose is to support on-the-ground work to inventory and treat plant species designated as noxious or invasive, emphasizing prevention of new infestations and eradication of existing infestations when feasible.
Where will the work take place?
The focus area is Luna County, New Mexico, with an emphasis on coordinated weed control across public, private, and state lands where infestations spread across boundaries.
Why does the program emphasize early, coordinated action?
The announcement frames weed management as watershed and landscape protection and notes that early, coordinated action is less costly and more effective than attempting to recover heavily infested areas later.
What kinds of activities are supported under this opportunity?
Supported work includes inventorying priority invasive species, treating infestations, and helping BLM and partners understand where priority species are located, which control methods work best for specific species, and the consequences of leaving infestations unmanaged.
Is the program focused on cross-boundary coordination?
Yes. A major theme is cooperative, cross-boundary weed control because weeds spread across fence lines. The BLM is looking for joint efforts that reduce impacts across public, private, and state lands while lowering long-term control costs.
What outcomes is the project expected to achieve?
By reducing the spread and density of invasive weeds, the project is expected to protect public lands from encroachment, maintain healthier rangelands and watersheds, and avoid larger expenses associated with delayed action.
Are herbicide-based treatments allowed on BLM-administered lands under this program?
Herbicide-based treatments can be part of the work, but there are clear compliance expectations for pesticide use on BLM-administered lands.
What pesticide and adjuvant restrictions apply for treatments on BLM lands?
Only pesticides and adjuvants approved for use on BLM lands, and only at allowable rates, may be used.
What environmental compliance document governs herbicide use for this program?
Approved products and parameters must align with the Record of Decision for the programmatic environmental impact statement titled "Vegetation Treatments Using Herbicides on BLM Lands in 17 Western States."
Who is responsible for ensuring herbicide applications follow BLM requirements?
The recipient is responsible for ensuring treatments follow BLM requirements and that all applications stay within the bounds of relevant decision documents and label directions.
What coordination and outreach expectations are included in the announcement?
Strong coordination and outreach are expected. The recipient should work closely with city, state, and federal entities as well as private landowners, including education and awareness efforts to reduce reinfestation risks.
Does the recipient have to notify the public about treatment areas?
Yes. The recipient is responsible for public notification of treatment areas, including communicating where and when herbicide applications or other treatments will occur.
What are the reporting requirements after pesticide treatments?
Pesticide Use Reports must be submitted to the BLM within 24 hours following any pesticide treatment.
What mapping and GPS documentation must be provided?
The recipient must provide computer-generated maps showing the location and acreage treated, along with GPS data delivered as point, line, or polygon features.
Why are the mapping and GPS deliverables required?
These deliverables allow BLM to track treatments, evaluate effectiveness over time, and maintain accurate records for compliance and future planning.
What type of funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What is the funding activity category and CFDA listing?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and it is tied to CFDA 15.230 (Invasive and Noxious Plant Management).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $20,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, with priority eligible applicants including New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture and other state agencies or political subdivisions responsible for administering or implementing undesirable plant laws in New Mexico.
Which legal reference is cited regarding priority applicants and undesirable plant laws?
The announcement references the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 USC 2814).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on April 23, 2015, and the closing date was June 25, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on July 30, 2015.
Who was the point of contact for accessing the full announcement or application materials?
The listed contact was Charise Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, Bureau of Land Management.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Charise Saiz could be reached at 505-761-8725 or by email at csaiz@blm.gov.
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