Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00161
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA CESU Plant Conservation, Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon" 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 13, 2011 and posted on Jul 13, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $23,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $23,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon State Office in Portland, Oregon offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "BLM OR WA CESU Plant Conservation" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00161) to support plant conservation work focused on rare and otherwise important plant species. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient would be expected to work closely with BLM staff and coordinate activities as a shared effort rather than operating completely independently. The program sat within the Natural Resources funding activity area and aligned with CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
At the core of the project was hands-on conservation of sensitive plant species through both in situ and ex situ strategies. In situ work involved collecting seeds from rare and significant plant species in their natural habitats, along with monitoring those species where they occur on the landscape. Ex situ work centered on conserving plant germplasm outside its natural environment through long-term storage and artificial propagation methods. The scope included researching and testing collected germplasm, then storing and maintaining it over time so it remains viable for future conservation use. A key intended outcome was to use that conserved material to support reintroduction efforts, placing propagated or conserved plant material back into native habitats as appropriate to improve long-term persistence and recovery.
Beyond field and laboratory conservation tasks, the opportunity also emphasized capacity building and public education. The project was designed to create meaningful training opportunities for students and volunteers, likely by involving them in seed collection, monitoring, propagation, storage protocols, or restoration support activities. In addition, the recipient was expected to develop educational materials and programs aimed at the general public, helping increase awareness and understanding of plant conservation needs, threats to rare species, and the practical steps agencies and partners take to protect botanical diversity.
The funding level was relatively small and targeted: BLM anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $23,000, with an award ceiling of $23,000 and an award floor of $1. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be considered. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU-style partnership approach that often leverages university expertise, facilities, and student involvement.
The opportunity was posted and created on July 13, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 1, 2011, and it was later archived on July 13, 2012. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants Management Officer, Teresa Spickerman, at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM OR WA CESU Plant Conservation (L11AS00161)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR WA CESU Plant Conservation".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00161.
Which agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office in Portland, Oregon.
What type of award was anticipated?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
It means the recipient would be expected to work closely with BLM staff and coordinate activities as a shared effort, rather than carrying out the project entirely independently.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity sat within the Natural Resources funding activity area.
What CFDA program does it align with?
It aligned with CFDA 15.231, which is Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the main focus of the project?
The core focus was hands-on conservation of sensitive plant species, with emphasis on rare and otherwise important plant species.
What conservation approaches were included in the project?
The project included both in situ and ex situ conservation strategies.
What activities were included under in situ conservation?
In situ work involved collecting seeds from rare and significant plant species in their natural habitats, along with monitoring those species where they occur on the landscape.
What activities were included under ex situ conservation?
Ex situ work centered on conserving plant germplasm outside its natural environment through long-term storage and artificial propagation methods.
What does "plant germplasm" conservation involve in this project?
Based on the scope described, it involved researching and testing collected germplasm, then storing and maintaining it over time so it remains viable for future conservation use.
Was reintroduction part of the intended outcomes?
Yes. A key intended outcome was to use conserved material to support reintroduction efforts, placing propagated or conserved plant material back into native habitats as appropriate to improve long-term persistence and recovery.
Did the opportunity include education or outreach components?
Yes. The opportunity emphasized capacity building and public education in addition to field and laboratory conservation tasks.
What kind of training opportunities were expected?
The project was designed to create meaningful training opportunities for students and volunteers, likely by involving them in activities such as seed collection, monitoring, propagation, storage protocols, or restoration support.
What was expected for public education?
The recipient was expected to develop educational materials and programs aimed at the general public to increase awareness and understanding of plant conservation needs, threats to rare species, and practical steps taken to protect botanical diversity.
How much funding was available?
BLM anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $23,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $23,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was listed as $1.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be considered.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Why was eligibility limited to those institutions?
The limitation was described as consistent with a CESU-style partnership approach that often leverages university expertise, facilities, and student involvement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 13, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 1, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on July 13, 2012.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact the Grants Management Officer, Teresa Spickerman.
What are the contact details for the Grants Management Officer?
Phone: 503-808-6243
Email: teresaespickerman@blm.gov
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