Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM NV RFA 09 1231
Apply for BLM NV RFA 09 1231
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NV CCDO Winters Ranch Resource Inventory and Investigations" 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 Jul 9, 2009 and posted on Jul 9, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "BLM NV CCDO Winters Ranch Resource Inventory and Investigations" (Funding Opportunity Number: BLM NV RFA 09 1231) was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, specifically through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It focused on supporting wildlife habitat restoration work on the Winters Ranch property in Nevada, a recently acquired parcel totaling about 991 acres. The core purpose was to bring in a partner to help the BLM understand existing site conditions and then carry out early restoration and planning actions that would improve habitat values and guide longer-term management of the property.
The work described in the announcement centered on a set of practical resource inventory and restoration-oriented investigations. Key tasks included conducting vegetative inventory to document plant communities and habitat conditions across the ranch, mapping groundwater resources to better understand hydrology and water availability, implementing vegetative treatments to support habitat restoration goals (for example, actions that could reduce invasive plants, encourage desirable native vegetation, or improve riparian and upland habitat structure), and establishing monitoring protocols so that changes in vegetation and habitat quality could be measured over time. Taken together, these activities were meant to create a clear baseline of conditions, initiate on-the-ground improvements, and set up a monitoring framework to evaluate whether restoration actions are working.
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the project was expected to be carried out in close collaboration with the BLM rather than as a hands-off grant. The announcement was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is designed to foster partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and education related to ecosystem management. In practice, that signals an emphasis on applied science, strong coordination, and shared involvement between the award recipient and the agency in shaping methods, deliverables, and outcomes.
The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category and was linked to CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management." The BLM expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000. The award ceiling was $50,000 and the award floor was listed as $1, indicating the project budget could vary up to the maximum amount available, but no cost sharing or matching funds were required. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to applicants (subject to any further details that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov).
Timing details show the opportunity was posted and created on July 9, 2009, with an original and current closing date of August 6, 2009, and an archive date of September 6, 2009. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the point of contact provided was Susan Kaller, Grants Management Officer, reachable at skaller@blm.gov. The announcement also referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional information and full posting details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "BLM NV CCDO Winters Ranch Resource Inventory and Investigations."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM NV RFA 09 1231.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What property or project area does the work focus on?
The work focuses on the Winters Ranch property in Nevada, a recently acquired parcel totaling about 991 acres.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to bring in a partner to help BLM understand existing site conditions and then carry out early restoration and planning actions that improve wildlife habitat values and guide longer-term management of the property.
What types of activities or tasks are included in the scope of work?
The announcement emphasized resource inventory and restoration-oriented investigations, including:
- Vegetative inventory to document plant communities and habitat conditions
- Groundwater resource mapping to better understand hydrology and water availability
- Vegetative treatments supporting habitat restoration goals (such as reducing invasive plants, encouraging native vegetation, or improving riparian and upland habitat structure)
- Establishing monitoring protocols to measure changes in vegetation and habitat quality over time
What is meant by "vegetative inventory" in this announcement?
Based on the description, vegetative inventory refers to documenting plant communities and habitat conditions across the ranch to create a baseline understanding of existing conditions.
What is meant by mapping groundwater resources?
Groundwater mapping is intended to improve understanding of the ranch's hydrology and water availability, supporting restoration planning and habitat management decisions.
What are "vegetative treatments" in the context of this project?
Vegetative treatments are on-the-ground actions intended to support habitat restoration goals. The announcement gave examples such as reducing invasive plants, encouraging desirable native vegetation, and improving riparian and upland habitat structure.
Why does the project include monitoring protocols?
Monitoring protocols are intended to ensure that changes in vegetation and habitat quality can be measured over time, creating a framework for evaluating whether restoration actions are working.
What overall outcomes was the work intended to produce?
Together, the listed tasks were meant to (1) establish a clear baseline of site conditions, (2) initiate early on-the-ground habitat improvements, and (3) set up a monitoring framework to evaluate restoration effectiveness and support longer-term management.
What type of award mechanism is being used?
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
As described, a cooperative agreement indicates the project was expected to be carried out in close collaboration with BLM rather than as a hands-off grant, with shared involvement in shaping methods, deliverables, and outcomes.
How is the CESU framework relevant to this opportunity?
The announcement was issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, which is designed to foster partnerships that deliver research, technical assistance, and education related to ecosystem management, emphasizing applied science and strong coordination with the agency.
What is the funding activity category?
The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA program is this linked to?
It was linked to CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
The BLM expected to make one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor was listed as $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to applicants (subject to any further details that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 9, 2009.
What was the closing date to apply?
The original and current closing date was August 6, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 6, 2009.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional information and full posting details.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed was Susan Kaller, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Susan Kaller could be reached by email at skaller@blm.gov.
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