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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NV GBCESU State and Transition Models and Ecological Site Descriptions Development" 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 Apr 04, 2016 and posted on Apr 04, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 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 $1,000,000.00 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 GBCESU State and Transition Models and Ecological Site Descriptions Development" (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00076) is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM). It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funds with minimal ongoing engagement. The activity area is Natural Resources and it is associated with CFDA number 15.231, which aligns with BLM assistance programs.
The purpose of the project is to continue an existing effort to develop and refine two core rangeland management tools for Nevada upland rangelands: Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs) and State-and-Transition Models (STMs). ESDs are standardized, science-based descriptions of how specific land units function ecologically, typically organized around soils, climate, topography, and potential vegetation. STMs complement ESDs by describing how an ecological site can shift among different vegetation and soil "states" over time, what triggers those shifts (such as grazing pressure, drought, wildfire, invasive species, or management actions), and what pathways exist for recovery or restoration. Together, ESDs and STMs support consistent planning and decision-making for grazing management, habitat conservation, restoration prioritization, fuels and fire planning, and long-term monitoring.
A key organizing framework for this work is the Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) system. The announcement indicates that ESD and STM development will be done for groups of upland rangeland ecological sites by MLRA in Nevada. MLRAs are broad geographic regions defined by similar patterns of soils, climate, water resources, and land use, making them practical units for developing site concepts that are both regionally coherent and scalable across large landscapes. This approach helps ensure the resulting descriptions and models are relevant to the ecological patterns and management realities that occur across Nevada rangelands rather than being narrowly site-specific.
This opportunity is explicitly described as a continuation project under the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GBCESU) master agreement. In practice, that signals the work is part of an ongoing collaboration mechanism used in the Great Basin to coordinate research and applied science products across agencies and partners. The continuation language also implies that earlier phases of ESD/STM development have already been initiated, and this funding is meant to extend, complete, or expand those efforts, potentially including additional MLRAs, additional ecological site groups, updates to drafts based on peer or agency review, or improvements to supporting datasets and documentation.
The funding details indicate a maximum award (ceiling) of up to $1,000,000, with the expectation of a single award. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any entity type may apply as long as it meets any conditions that might be further specified in the full text (the summary provided notes eligibility is open subject to clarifications in any additional eligibility section). The opportunity opened and was posted on April 4, 2016, and it had an original and current closing date of June 3, 2016, indicating a defined application window with no extensions reflected in the provided data.
Overall, this grant is aimed at producing applied ecological planning products for Nevada BLM-managed upland rangelands, specifically improving the scientific and management foundation for understanding ecological potential, vegetation dynamics, and thresholds of change. By advancing ESDs and STMs at the MLRA scale within the GBCESU framework, the project supports consistent, defensible, and shared tools that can be used by land managers and partners across the state to guide management actions and interpret monitoring results over time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM NV GBCESU State and Transition Models and Ecological Site Descriptions Development."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L16AS00076.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM).
What kind of award instrument is being used?
The announcement is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally means BLM expects substantial involvement in the work as it is carried out, rather than providing funding with minimal ongoing engagement.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.231, which aligns with BLM assistance programs.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to continue an existing effort to develop and refine two core rangeland management tools for Nevada upland rangelands: Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs) and State-and-Transition Models (STMs).
What are Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs)?
ESDs are standardized, science-based descriptions of how specific land units function ecologically. They are typically organized around soils, climate, topography, and potential vegetation.
What are State-and-Transition Models (STMs)?
STMs complement ESDs by describing how an ecological site can shift among different vegetation and soil "states" over time, what triggers those shifts, and what pathways exist for recovery or restoration.
What kinds of triggers or drivers do STMs consider?
The announcement notes examples such as grazing pressure, drought, wildfire, invasive species, and management actions as factors that can drive transitions among states.
How are ESDs and STMs used in rangeland management?
Together, ESDs and STMs support consistent planning and decision-making for grazing management, habitat conservation, restoration prioritization, fuels and fire planning, and long-term monitoring.
What geographic or planning framework will be used to organize the work?
A key organizing framework is the Major Land Resource Area (MLRA) system. The announcement indicates that ESD and STM development will be done for groups of upland rangeland ecological sites by MLRA in Nevada.
What are Major Land Resource Areas (MLRAs)?
MLRAs are broad geographic regions defined by similar patterns of soils, climate, water resources, and land use. They are used as practical units for developing site concepts that are regionally coherent and scalable across large landscapes.
Why does the opportunity emphasize doing this work at the MLRA scale?
Using MLRAs helps ensure the resulting descriptions and models are relevant to ecological patterns and management realities across Nevada rangelands, rather than being narrowly site-specific.
Is this a new project or a continuation of existing work?
This opportunity is explicitly described as a continuation project under the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GBCESU) master agreement.
What does it mean that this is a continuation project under GBCESU?
It signals the work is part of an ongoing collaboration mechanism used in the Great Basin to coordinate research and applied science products across agencies and partners. It also implies earlier phases of ESD/STM development have already been initiated and this funding is meant to extend, complete, or expand those efforts.
What kinds of work could be included in this continuation effort?
Based on the description provided, the continuation could include additional MLRAs, additional ecological site groups, updates to drafts based on peer or agency review, and improvements to supporting datasets and documentation.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award (ceiling) is up to $1,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of a single award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any entity type may apply. The summary also notes eligibility is open subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity opened and was posted on April 4, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is June 3, 2016.
Does the provided information show any deadline extensions?
No. The provided details indicate the original and current closing date are the same (June 3, 2016), with no extensions reflected.
What land type and location does this project focus on?
The focus is Nevada upland rangelands, with the products intended to support planning and decision-making for Nevada BLM-managed upland rangelands.
What are the main products expected from this project?
The core products described are improved or expanded Ecological Site Descriptions (ESDs) and State-and-Transition Models (STMs) developed for groups of upland rangeland ecological sites by MLRA in Nevada.
What is the overall goal or benefit of producing these tools?
The overall aim is to improve the scientific and management foundation for understanding ecological potential, vegetation dynamics, and thresholds of change, supporting consistent and defensible tools that can be shared and used by land managers and partners across Nevada over time.
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