Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00073
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Lower Grande Ronde River Weed Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2013 and posted on May 8, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $61,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM OR WA Lower Grande Ronde River Weed Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00073) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management under CFDA 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management. It focuses on addressing noxious weed infestations in and around the Lower Grande Ronde River area in Oregon and Washington, where invasive plants are described as an immediate and serious threat to public lands. The announcement frames weeds as more than a vegetation issue: they are tied to higher wildfire risk, reduced recreational access and enjoyment, degraded habitat for wildlife, and weakened rangeland conditions. Because invasive species spread across property lines and management boundaries, the opportunity emphasizes coordinated, partnership-based weed eradication as the most effective approach.
The core objective is to prevent further degradation of public lands and to restore habitat by supporting projects that monitor for noxious weeds and carry out treatments to control or eradicate them. In practice, this points to field-based work such as surveying and mapping infestations, prioritizing treatment areas, applying control methods appropriate to the target species and site conditions, and tracking outcomes over time. The cooperative agreement structure also signals that BLM expects an active working relationship with the recipient rather than a hands-off pass-through award, which is typical for on-the-ground natural resource projects that require alignment with federal land management goals and coordination across jurisdictions.
Funding for the opportunity is listed with an estimated total of $400,000, with individual awards ranging from a $1,000 floor up to a $61,000 ceiling. The posting date and creation date are May 8, 2013, and the application deadline is June 6, 2013 (with the same date shown as both the original and current closing date). The opportunity was later archived on May 7, 2014. Cost sharing or matching is not required, which can make participation more feasible for eligible entities that may have limited ability to provide non-federal match.
Eligibility is limited to special district governments, indicating the program was aimed at local or regional governmental entities formed for specific functions (for example, weed control districts or similar special-purpose units of government) that are positioned to coordinate across boundaries and sustain ongoing monitoring and treatment. For applicants seeking the complete requirements, application instructions, and the application package, the notice directs users to the announcement’s “APPLICATION” tab. Questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement were directed to Sheryl Dowley, Grants Management Specialist, at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM OR/WA Lower Grande Ronde River Weed Projects (L13AS00073)
What is the BLM OR/WA Lower Grande Ronde River Weed Projects opportunity?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement funding opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) focused on invasive and noxious plant management in and around the Lower Grande Ronde River area in Oregon and Washington.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L13AS00073.
Which federal program and CFDA number is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
What problem is this grant meant to address?
The opportunity targets noxious weed infestations that are described as an immediate and serious threat to public lands in the Lower Grande Ronde River area.
Why does the announcement treat weeds as more than a vegetation issue?
Because invasive plants are tied to higher wildfire risk, reduced recreational access and enjoyment, degraded habitat for wildlife, and weakened rangeland conditions.
What is the main objective of the funding?
The core objective is to prevent further degradation of public lands and restore habitat by supporting projects that monitor for noxious weeds and carry out treatments to control or eradicate them.
What kinds of activities or projects does this opportunity support?
Based on the description, supported work is field-based and may include monitoring for noxious weeds, surveying and mapping infestations, prioritizing treatment areas, applying appropriate control methods for the target species and site conditions, and tracking outcomes over time.
Where are projects expected to take place?
Projects are expected to focus on the Lower Grande Ronde River area in Oregon and Washington, including areas in and around that river corridor and nearby public lands affected by noxious weeds.
Why does the opportunity emphasize partnerships and coordination?
Because invasive species spread across property lines and management boundaries, and the announcement states that coordinated, partnership-based weed eradication is the most effective approach.
What type of award instrument is this?
It is a cooperative agreement (described as a discretionary cooperative agreement), which indicates BLM expects an active working relationship with the recipient rather than a hands-off pass-through award.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity is $400,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
Individual awards are listed as ranging from a $1,000 minimum up to a $61,000 maximum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching is not required for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to special district governments.
What does “special district governments” mean in this context?
The notice describes this as local or regional governmental entities formed for specific functions (for example, weed control districts or similar special-purpose units of government) that are positioned to coordinate across boundaries and sustain ongoing monitoring and treatment.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date are both May 8, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 6, 2013 (shown as both the original and current closing date).
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on May 7, 2014.
Where do applicants find the complete requirements and application instructions?
The notice directs applicants to the announcement’s “APPLICATION” tab for the complete requirements, application instructions, and the application package.
Who should applicants contact with questions or trouble accessing the full announcement?
Questions or difficulties accessing the full announcement were directed to Sheryl Dowley, Grants Management Specialist, at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
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