Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM NV RFA 09 1332
Apply for BLM NV RFA 09 1332
- The Department of the Interior in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NV EYDO 2009 Tule Desert Fuel Breaks and Greenstrips Project" 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 Aug 10, 2009 and posted on Aug 10, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 28, 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 $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 NV EYDO 2009 Tule Desert Fuel Breaks and Greenstrips Project was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior funding opportunity aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving vegetation management in the Tule Desert of Nevada. The core on-the-ground work involved constructing fuel breaks and "greenstrips" along roughly 17.5 miles of a road corridor. In practical terms, these treatments are designed to interrupt the continuity of flammable vegetation and slow the spread of wildfire, particularly in areas where fine fuels can carry fire quickly across the landscape.
A major feature of this opportunity was its applied research and monitoring component. While implementing the fuel breaks and greenstrips, BLM intended to test different ways of using the herbicide Plateau (imazapic) as part of vegetation treatment and restoration. The announcement highlights three specific experimental questions: how varying Plateau application rates perform, how the timing of seed application affects results, and how herbicide rates interact with seeding treatments and the vegetation already present at the sites. This indicates the project was not just about installation of fuel breaks, but also about learning which combinations of herbicide use and seeding strategies work best under Tule Desert conditions, and how existing plant communities influence success.
BLM sought a research cooperator under a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would be expected to work closely with the agency rather than simply deliver a stand-alone product. The partner role focused on baseline monitoring before treatments and continued monitoring afterward across the different herbicide and seeding treatments BLM planned to apply. The requested support went beyond field data collection: the cooperator was also asked to help with recording, analyzing, and interpreting monitoring data, and to communicate results to agency personnel. That final piece is important because it suggests an expectation of clear reporting and presentation that could inform future BLM management decisions, potentially affecting how similar fuel break and greenstrip projects are designed in the region.
Administratively, the opportunity was listed as discretionary funding with one expected award and an estimated total funding level of $45,000. It fell under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management) and was categorized within the Environment funding activity area. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on August 10, 2009, with an application deadline of August 28, 2009, and it was later archived on September 10, 2009. The funding opportunity number was BLM NV RFA 09 1332, and the point of contact listed for access issues was Susan Kaller, Grants Management Officer (skaller@blm.gov), with additional details available through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM NV EYDO 2009 Tule Desert Fuel Breaks and Greenstrips Project?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior funding opportunity focused on reducing wildfire risk and improving vegetation management in Nevada's Tule Desert by constructing fuel breaks and "greenstrips" and monitoring how different vegetation treatment approaches performed.
What problem was this project intended to address?
The project was intended to reduce wildfire risk by interrupting the continuity of flammable vegetation, particularly where fine fuels can carry fire quickly across the landscape.
Where did the on-the-ground work take place?
The work focused on the Tule Desert of Nevada, along a road corridor where fuel breaks and greenstrips were to be constructed.
How much treatment area was involved?
The announcement described construction of fuel breaks and greenstrips along roughly 17.5 miles of a road corridor.
What are "fuel breaks" in the context of this opportunity?
In this project, fuel breaks are vegetation treatments intended to interrupt continuous fuels so that wildfire spread can be slowed or made easier to control.
What are "greenstrips" in the context of this opportunity?
Greenstrips are treated strips along the corridor designed to reduce the spread of fire by changing vegetation conditions so there is less continuous flammable cover.
Was this only a construction/implementation project?
No. A major feature was applied research and monitoring. While implementing fuel breaks and greenstrips, BLM intended to test and learn which combinations of herbicide use and seeding strategies worked best under Tule Desert conditions.
What herbicide was specifically mentioned for testing?
The announcement specifically referenced the herbicide Plateau (imazapic) as part of the vegetation treatment and restoration approach being tested.
What research or experimental questions did BLM highlight?
The announcement highlighted three applied questions: (1) how varying Plateau (imazapic) application rates perform, (2) how the timing of seed application affects results, and (3) how herbicide rates interact with seeding treatments and the vegetation already present at the sites.
Why was monitoring important for this opportunity?
Monitoring was central because BLM wanted baseline data before treatments and continued monitoring afterward to evaluate outcomes across different herbicide and seeding treatments, and to understand how existing plant communities influence success.
What kind of partner was BLM seeking?
BLM sought a research cooperator under a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would be expected to work closely with the agency rather than simply deliver a stand-alone product.
What were the main responsibilities of the research cooperator?
The cooperator role focused on baseline monitoring before treatments, continued monitoring afterward across the planned herbicide and seeding treatments, and support with recording, analyzing, and interpreting monitoring data.
Was the cooperator expected to communicate results to BLM?
Yes. The announcement indicated an expectation that the cooperator would communicate results to agency personnel, implying reporting and presentation sufficient to inform future BLM management decisions.
What type of award instrument was used?
The opportunity anticipated a cooperative agreement.
What was the funding type?
The opportunity was listed as discretionary funding.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated one expected award.
What was the estimated total funding level?
The estimated total funding level was $45,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What funding activity category did this opportunity fall under?
It was categorized within the Environment funding activity area.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was BLM NV RFA 09 1332.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 10, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 28, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was later archived on September 10, 2009.
Where were additional details available?
Additional details were available through Grants.gov, as referenced in the announcement.
Who was the point of contact for access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Susan Kaller, Grants Management Officer, at skaller@blm.gov.
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