Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00297
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Functional Assessment of Ovariectomy (Spaying) via Colpotomy of Wild Mares, Oregon State Office" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.229 Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2014 and posted on Aug 4, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2014 The closing date has been extended to 8/29/2014. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Functional Assessment of Ovariectomy (Spaying) via Colpotomy of Wild Mares, Oregon State Office" is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on applied research to support wild horse population management in Oregon and Washington. The underlying management need is tied to the BLM's mandate to maintain what it calls a "Thriving Natural Ecological Balance" on public rangelands. As part of its land use planning process, the BLM sets Appropriate Management Levels (AMLs) for wild horses, and when populations exceed those targets, the agency relies on a mix of tools to slow growth and reduce long-term pressure on range resources. This award is meant to strengthen the evidence base around one specific sterilization approach for mares.
The project purpose is to expand evaluation of a field-based surgical technique: ovariectomy (spaying) performed via colpotomy, which is an approach that accesses the reproductive tract through an incision in the vaginal wall rather than through an abdominal incision. The core research questions are practical and outcome-driven: investigators are expected to assess how safe the procedure is under field conditions, how feasible it is to perform on wild mares, and what kinds of surgery-related complications may occur. A key emphasis in the description is producing standardized, baseline outcomes for this technique so results can be compared directly against other, less invasive fertility-control methods. In other words, the BLM is not only funding the act of performing surgeries, but also the structured collection of comparable data that can inform future management decisions.
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and it falls under CFDA 15.229 (Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management). The announcement anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000 (the floor is listed as $1). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the stated intent to support scientists at a public university. The BLM highlights that researchers will be able to publish their results, and it frames the public benefit as improved information to support recommendations for managing wild horse population growth rates. In practical terms, the agency is seeking research outputs that move beyond anecdote and toward evidence that can be weighed against alternative tools like immunocontraception or other fertility management strategies.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 4, 2014, with creation dated August 22, 2014. The original closing date was August 22, 2014, but it was extended to August 29, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on August 3, 2015. The announcement references an additional information link directing applicants to the "APPLICATION" tab to download revised instructions and the application package (revised 8/22/2014). For applicant support, the listed contact is Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist at the BLM, reachable by phone at 503-808-6243 or email at sdowley@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR WA Functional Assessment of Ovariectomy (Spaying) via Colpotomy of Wild Mares, Oregon State Office."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding announcement is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a BLM discretionary funding announcement structured as a cooperative agreement, which means BLM expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project purpose is to expand evaluation of a field-based surgical sterilization technique for wild mares: ovariectomy (spaying) performed via colpotomy.
What is ovariectomy via colpotomy (in the context of this project)?
In this opportunity, ovariectomy via colpotomy refers to a surgical approach that accesses the reproductive tract through an incision in the vaginal wall rather than through an abdominal incision.
Why is BLM funding research on wild mare sterilization?
The underlying management need is tied to BLM's mandate to maintain a "Thriving Natural Ecological Balance" on public rangelands. As part of land use planning, BLM sets Appropriate Management Levels (AMLs) for wild horses, and when populations exceed those targets, the agency uses tools to slow growth and reduce long-term pressure on rangeland resources.
What research questions or outcomes is BLM expecting from applicants?
The announcement emphasizes practical, outcome-driven evaluation under field conditions. Investigators are expected to assess: (1) how safe the procedure is under field conditions, (2) how feasible it is to perform on wild mares, and (3) what kinds of surgery-related complications may occur.
Is the grant meant to pay for surgeries only, or for research outputs too?
The description indicates BLM is not only supporting the act of performing the surgeries, but also the structured collection of comparable data. A key emphasis is producing standardized, baseline outcomes so results can be directly compared against other, less invasive fertility-control methods.
How will the results be used by BLM?
The public benefit is framed as improved information to support recommendations for managing wild horse population growth rates. The goal is to strengthen the evidence base so outcomes can be weighed against alternative tools such as immunocontraception or other fertility management strategies.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.229, Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management.
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $50,000, and the award ceiling is $50,000. The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Does the announcement indicate a preferred applicant type or intent?
Yes. The eligibility limitation aligns with the stated intent to support scientists at a public university.
Will researchers be able to publish their findings?
The BLM highlights that researchers will be able to publish their results.
Where can applicants find the application package and revised instructions?
The announcement references an additional information link directing applicants to the "APPLICATION" tab to download revised instructions and the application package (revised 8/22/2014).
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on August 4, 2014, with creation dated August 22, 2014.
What was the original closing date, and was it extended?
The original closing date was August 22, 2014, and it was extended to August 29, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on August 3, 2015.
Who is the point of contact for applicant questions?
The listed contact is Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist at BLM.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Sheri Dowley can be reached by phone at 503-808-6243 or by email at sdowley@blm.gov.
Which geographic area does the announcement focus on?
The opportunity is associated with the Oregon State Office and references Oregon and Washington in its title and description, indicating a focus on wild horse population management in those states.
What is the broader management framework mentioned in the announcement?
The announcement references BLM's land use planning process and the setting of Appropriate Management Levels (AMLs) for wild horses, with management actions taken when populations exceed those targets.
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