BLM OR WA CESU Plant Conservation Program Botanical Garden, Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington office announced a cooperative agreement funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00229) to support a Plant Conservation Program based at a botanical garden in Portland, Oregon. The core purpose of the program is to better understand, safeguard, and manage rare, unique, and otherwise important plant species and the habitats they rely on across public lands in the Pacific Northwest. In practical terms, the opportunity is aimed at strengthening both the scientific foundation and the on-the-ground capacity needed to conserve native plant diversity at a time when habitats are being rapidly altered by human development and climate-driven environmental change.

A central focus of the grant is collecting and conserving plant germplasm, such as seeds, bulbs, and related reproductive materials, for long-term ex situ (off-site) storage. This work supports conservation by creating a secure, curated backup of genetic material from vulnerable plant populations, helping reduce the risk of permanent loss if wild populations decline or are damaged by wildfire, invasive species, drought, land use pressures, or other disturbances. Alongside collection and storage, the program is expected to conduct research to improve how rare and uncommon species are collected, stored, propagated, and tested. That includes developing and refining methods that increase successful seed banking and cultivation outcomes, and improving knowledge of which approaches work best for different species that may have specialized dormancy, germination, or handling requirements.

The opportunity also emphasizes scientific monitoring of plant populations in the wild. Monitoring is intended to generate data that improves understanding of population status, trends, and ecological needs, which in turn informs conservation decisions and resource management on BLM-administered lands. The broader theme running through the program is protecting biological diversity by combining field-based work (surveys, monitoring, collection) with applied conservation science (storage protocols, propagation trials, and germplasm testing), ensuring that conservation actions are guided by evidence rather than assumptions.

Beyond research and conservation operations, the program is expected to produce education and outreach deliverables. This includes creating educational materials, guides, assessments, and public-facing or scientific programs that explain why maintaining plant diversity matters and how it can be protected. The intent is to build awareness and share practical knowledge with both professional audiences (scientists, land managers, conservation practitioners) and the general public, helping translate technical conservation work into accessible information and usable tools.

From an administrative standpoint, the award is categorized as a discretionary grant using a cooperative agreement instrument, under the Natural Resources activity category. The listing references CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The BLM anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $5,000. The award ceiling was $5,000 and the floor was $1, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU-style partnership approach often used to connect federal land management agencies with universities and affiliated research and conservation entities.

Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on August 17, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 31, 2011, and an archive date of August 16, 2012. The announcement directed applicants to download full instructions and the application package via the application materials associated with the posting. For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact listed was Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov.

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