Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00270
Apply for L12AS00270
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Natural Area Vegetation Monitoring" 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 Aug 23, 2012 and posted on Aug 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (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 $6,700.00 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:
The BLM OR WA Natural Area Vegetation Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00270) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The project is focused on on-the-ground vegetation monitoring on BLM-managed lands in Oregon and Washington, specifically in high-priority conservation designations such as Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), Research Natural Areas (RNA), Outstanding Natural Areas (ONA), Wilderness Study Areas (WSA), National Monuments, and other wilderness or natural areas. The core purpose is to use established, mutually agreed-upon natural area and vegetation monitoring protocols to document existing vegetation conditions and detect changes over time, supporting long-term stewardship and management decisions.
This funding was structured to support a single anticipated award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The posted and creation date for the opportunity was August 23, 2012, with an original and current application closing date of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of August 22, 2013. The award parameters listed include an award ceiling of $6,700 and an award floor of $1, which suggests the program may have been designed to fund multiple tasks, phases, or subcomponents under the broader estimated total funding level, depending on how BLM planned to structure project work and incremental agreements.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement instructions. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal match as a condition of funding. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial involvement from BLM in coordinating project activities, aligning methods, and ensuring monitoring protocols meet program standards and data needs for these sensitive or specially designated landscapes.
For applicants seeking full requirements, proposal instructions, and the application package, the announcement directed users to the “APPLICATION†tab in the original posting. The listed point of contact for access issues was Sheryl Dowley, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity and who is offering it?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR WA Natural Area Vegetation Monitoring" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00270). It is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary grant through a cooperative agreement.
What funding activity category and CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category and references CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
What is the primary purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support on-the-ground vegetation monitoring on BLM-managed lands in Oregon and Washington. The core purpose is to use established, mutually agreed-upon natural area and vegetation monitoring protocols to document existing vegetation conditions and detect changes over time, supporting long-term stewardship and management decisions.
What types of lands or designations are specifically highlighted as high priority?
The opportunity emphasizes monitoring work in high-priority conservation designations, including Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC), Research Natural Areas (RNA), Outstanding Natural Areas (ONA), Wilderness Study Areas (WSA), National Monuments, and other wilderness or natural areas.
Where will the project work take place?
The work is focused on BLM-managed lands in Oregon and Washington.
What kind of activities does "vegetation monitoring" refer to in this announcement?
Based on the announcement, vegetation monitoring includes documenting existing vegetation conditions and detecting changes over time using established, mutually agreed-upon monitoring protocols. The monitoring is intended to produce information that supports stewardship and management decisions for sensitive or specially designated landscapes.
What is the funding instrument type and what does that imply?
The instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This indicates that BLM is expected to have substantial involvement in coordinating project activities, aligning methods, and ensuring the monitoring protocols meet program standards and data needs.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is described as a BLM discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement.
How many awards were expected?
The posting lists Expected Awards: 1, indicating a single anticipated award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $100,000.
What are the listed award ceiling and award floor, and how should they be interpreted?
The award ceiling is listed as $6,700 and the award floor is listed as $1. The announcement also notes that these parameters suggest BLM may have planned to fund multiple tasks, phases, or subcomponents under the broader estimated total funding level, depending on how project work and incremental agreements were structured.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of applicant organization, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement instructions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated. Applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of funding.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted and creation date listed for the opportunity was August 23, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current application closing date was September 7, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was August 22, 2013.
Where were applicants directed to find the full requirements and application package?
Applicants were directed to the "APPLICATION" tab in the original posting for full requirements, proposal instructions, and the application package.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the application materials?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Sheryl Dowley, Grants and Agreements Specialist. The contact phone number was 503-808-6243 and the email address was sdowley@blm.gov.
What is the funding opportunity number (FON) for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00270.
What is the intended management value of the monitoring work?
The monitoring is intended to support long-term stewardship by providing documentation of current vegetation conditions and by detecting changes over time, which can inform management decisions for designated natural and wilderness-related areas.
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