Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00122
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Interactions and tradeoffs between two species of concern, Point Reyes Birds Beak and Western Marsh Rosemary, Coos Bay" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 30, 2014 and posted on May 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 27, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00122) was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary funding program using a cooperative agreement mechanism, focused on natural resources work in coastal Oregon. The project centers on two rare plant species that share the same habitat in tidal flats on the North Spit near North Bend in the Coos Bay area: Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. palustris (Point Reyes birds beak) and Limonium californicum (western marsh rosemary). The BLM and the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) had already spent more than four years working together on monitoring and habitat improvement for Point Reyes birds beak, and this announcement was intended to continue that established partnership and build a clearer, management-ready understanding of both species where they co-occur.
The conservation need described in the announcement is significant. Point Reyes birds beak is identified as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Species of Concern, is listed as Endangered by the State of Oregon, is considered endangered or threatened across its range (List 1) by the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center (ORBIC), and is also treated as a BLM Sensitive Species. Western marsh rosemary is likewise a BLM Sensitive Species and is listed by the State of Oregon as critically imperiled due to rarity and vulnerability to extinction pressures. Because both species occupy the same tidal flat system, the project emphasizes not only tracking each population but also understanding how the two plants may influence each other over time, including any ecological tradeoffs or interactions that could matter for long-term survival.
The main objectives are threefold and practical in scope. First, the work would continue a census of the size and geographic extent of the Point Reyes birds beak population, maintaining a consistent record of where it occurs and how abundant it is. Second, the project would establish a repeatable monitoring protocol for western marsh rosemary, implying that the monitoring approach for that species either did not yet exist in a standardized form or needed to be strengthened so trends could be measured reliably across years. Third, the project would document population trends for both species and specifically examine how they interact when they occur together in the same tidal flat environment. The expected outcome is a stronger scientific basis for management decisions, with the explicit intent of supporting development of adequate management plans that improve the odds of persistence for both sensitive plants.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000, while listing an award ceiling of $18,000 and an award floor of $1. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of applicants, subject to any additional clarifications that might have been included in the full announcement package. The opportunity was posted on May 30, 2014, with an application closing date of June 27, 2014, and it was later archived on May 30, 2015. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.238. For applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement materials, the contact listed was Sheryl Dowley (503-808-6243, sdowley@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the funding opportunity number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00122.
Which federal agency issued this grant opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What kind of funding mechanism is being used?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary funding program using a cooperative agreement mechanism.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The work is focused on coastal Oregon, specifically tidal flats on the North Spit near North Bend in the Coos Bay area.
Which species are the focus of the project?
The project centers on two rare plant species that share the same tidal flat habitat: Cordylanthus maritimus ssp. palustris (Point Reyes birds beak) and Limonium californicum (western marsh rosemary).
Why are these plants a conservation priority in this opportunity?
The announcement describes significant conservation need for both plants. Point Reyes birds beak is identified as a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Species of Concern, listed as Endangered by the State of Oregon, considered endangered or threatened across its range (List 1) by the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center (ORBIC), and treated as a BLM Sensitive Species. Western marsh rosemary is also a BLM Sensitive Species and is listed by the State of Oregon as critically imperiled due to rarity and vulnerability to extinction pressures.
Why does the project emphasize studying both species together?
Because the two species co-occur in the same tidal flat system, the project emphasizes tracking each population while also examining how the two plants may influence each other over time, including possible ecological tradeoffs or interactions that could affect long-term persistence.
What is the background partnership referenced in the announcement?
The BLM and the Institute of Applied Ecology (IAE) had already spent more than four years working together on monitoring and habitat improvement for Point Reyes birds beak. This announcement was intended to continue that established partnership and build a clearer, management-ready understanding of both species where they co-occur.
What are the main objectives of the project?
The objectives are threefold: (1) continue a census of the size and geographic extent of the Point Reyes birds beak population, maintaining a consistent record of occurrence and abundance; (2) establish a repeatable monitoring protocol for western marsh rosemary; and (3) document population trends for both species and examine how they interact when they occur together in the same tidal flat environment.
What does "continue a census" mean in the context of this project?
Based on the announcement description, it means continuing to measure and record the size and geographic extent of the Point Reyes birds beak population over time, using a consistent approach so changes in occurrence and abundance can be tracked.
What does it mean to "establish a repeatable monitoring protocol" for western marsh rosemary?
It indicates the project intended to create (or strengthen) a standardized monitoring approach that can be repeated reliably across years so trends can be measured consistently.
What outcomes does the BLM expect from the work?
The expected outcome is a stronger scientific basis for management decisions, with the explicit intent of supporting development of adequate management plans that improve the odds of persistence for both sensitive plant species.
How many awards were expected to be made under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The listing includes an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What are the listed award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $18,000 and the award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to different types of applicants (subject to any additional details that may have been provided in the full announcement package).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 30, 2014, and the application closing date was June 27, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on May 30, 2015.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.238.
Who is the contact person for help accessing the announcement materials?
The contact listed is Sheryl Dowley. Phone: 503-808-6243. Email: sdowley@blm.gov.
What type of work is this funding intended to support?
Based on the announcement summary, the work supports natural resources monitoring and habitat-related work focused on rare plant populations in tidal flat habitat, including population census, monitoring protocol development, and analysis of population trends and interactions where the two species co-occur.
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