Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00271
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Plant Conservation Assessment, Restoration, and 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 Jul 28, 2014 and posted on Jul 28, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000.00 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:
The BLM OR WA Plant Conservation Assessment, Restoration, and Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00271) is a Bureau of Land Management cooperative agreement aimed at supporting on-the-ground and science-based plant conservation work in the Vale District of BLM-managed lands in Oregon. The project scope centers on improving the understanding and long-term persistence of plant species and habitats through a mix of field implementation and analytical work, including restoration testing, monitoring, assessments, surveys, and recovery actions. A key emphasis is work involving Threatened and Endangered (TE) plant species, while also covering rare and common native plants that are important to ecosystem function and resilience.
A notable component of the program is its focus on preparing for and responding to climate-related pressures. The announcement highlights climate change and viability modeling as part of the effort, which typically means evaluating how plant populations and habitats may shift under changing environmental conditions, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping land managers prioritize conservation or restoration actions where they will be most effective over time. Alongside modeling, the program includes monitoring and assessment activities that would be used to track plant population trends, habitat condition, and restoration outcomes, providing feedback that can improve management decisions across the district.
The first project described under this program targets the development of restoration protocols for sagebrush steppe habitat. This is a practical, management-oriented deliverable that generally involves testing methods and creating step-by-step guidance for restoring sagebrush ecosystems, such as selecting appropriate native seed mixes, determining seeding or planting techniques, establishing timing and site preparation practices, and setting measurable indicators for success. The announcement explicitly notes that this work is a direct benefit to the Greater sage-grouse, a species closely tied to intact sagebrush landscapes, meaning the restoration protocol development is intended to support broader habitat objectives beyond plant conservation alone.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity under the Natural Resources activity category, offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency in planning, coordination, or technical direction during the project period. The total estimated funding listed is $400,000, with an expected single award. The notice states no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is listed as $3,000 and the award floor as $1, which may reflect an administrative placeholder in the posting rather than the practical project budget, especially given the much larger estimated total program funding.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 25, 2014, and it was archived on July 27, 2015. Applicants were directed to use the application materials available through the announcement link (via the APPLICATION tab in the original posting). For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact provided was Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Land Management (503-808-6243, sdowley@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
The BLM OR WA Plant Conservation Assessment, Restoration, and Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00271) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement intended to support on-the-ground and science-based plant conservation work in the Vale District on BLM-managed lands in Oregon.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is it?
The announcement describes this as a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates substantial agency involvement in planning, coordination, or technical direction during the project period.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The posting indicates it is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the Vale District on BLM-managed lands in Oregon.
What is the main purpose of the project scope?
The scope centers on improving understanding and supporting the long-term persistence of plant species and habitats through field implementation and analytical work. The announcement describes activities such as restoration testing, monitoring, assessments, surveys, and recovery actions.
Does the opportunity focus only on rare plants?
No. While a key emphasis is work involving Threatened and Endangered (TE) plant species, the scope also includes rare and common native plants that are important to ecosystem function and resilience.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
Based on the description provided, eligible project activities include restoration testing, monitoring, assessments, surveys, and recovery actions, along with related analytical work to support plant conservation outcomes.
How does climate change factor into this opportunity?
The announcement highlights climate change and viability modeling as part of the effort. This typically involves evaluating how plant populations and habitats may shift under changing environmental conditions, identifying vulnerabilities, and helping land managers prioritize conservation or restoration actions over time.
What is "viability modeling" in the context of this program?
In the context provided, viability modeling refers to analysis used to evaluate plant population and habitat persistence under changing conditions (including climate-related pressures), helping to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize management actions.
What role do monitoring and assessments play in the program?
Monitoring and assessment work is described as a way to track plant population trends, habitat condition, and restoration outcomes, providing feedback that can improve management decisions across the district.
Is there a specific project described in the announcement?
Yes. The first project described targets the development of restoration protocols for sagebrush steppe habitat.
What are "restoration protocols" for sagebrush steppe habitat?
The announcement frames restoration protocols as practical, management-oriented deliverables. They generally involve testing methods and producing step-by-step guidance for restoring sagebrush ecosystems, such as selecting appropriate native seed mixes, determining seeding or planting techniques, establishing timing and site preparation practices, and setting measurable indicators for success.
Does the sagebrush work connect to wildlife habitat objectives?
Yes. The announcement explicitly notes that the sagebrush steppe restoration protocol work directly benefits the Greater sage-grouse, reflecting broader habitat objectives beyond plant conservation alone.
How much funding is available?
The total estimated funding listed is $400,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The posting indicates an expected single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $3,000 and the award floor as $1. The description notes these figures may be administrative placeholders given the much larger estimated total program funding amount.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is August 25, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The posting indicates the opportunity was archived on July 27, 2015, and the closing date listed was August 25, 2014.
How were applicants instructed to apply?
Applicants were directed to use the application materials available through the announcement link, via the APPLICATION tab in the original posting.
Who can be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The point of contact provided is Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist at the Bureau of Land Management. Phone: 503-808-6243. Email: sdowley@blm.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for reference?
The Funding Opportunity Number provided is L14AS00271.
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