Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00286
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA West Eugene Wetlands Enhancement, Restoration, and Conservation Projects, Eugene District" 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 8, 2014 and posted on Aug 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $111,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM OR WA West Eugene Wetlands Enhancement, Restoration, and Conservation Projects opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement aimed at protecting and improving one of the most imperiled ecosystems in the United States: the Willamette Valley prairie. The grant is built around meeting U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recovery goals for federally listed threatened and endangered species and the habitat conditions those species need to persist and recover. It focuses on BLM-managed lands within the West Eugene Wetlands (WEW) in the Eugene District, an area that aligns closely with the USFWS-defined "Eugene West Zone" from the Recovery Plan for Prairie Species of Western Oregon and Southwestern Washington (USFWS 2010). That recovery plan lays out the benchmarks for downlisting or delisting prairie-dependent species, including population targets, habitat connectivity, long-term population trends, habitat quality standards, appropriate land management, and strategies for removing or reducing threats.
The core conservation need behind the program is that Willamette Valley prairies have been reduced to less than 0.5% of their historical extent, and much of what remains is degraded. The opportunity is designed to support restoration and adaptive management work that directly addresses that loss and degradation. On BLM lands in the West Eugene Wetlands, five federally listed threatened and endangered species are known to occur: Kincaids lupine (Lupinus oreganus, threatened), Fenders blue butterfly (Icaricia icarioides fenderi, endangered), Willamette daisy (Erigeron decumbens, endangered), Bradshaws lomatium (Lomatium bradshawii, endangered), and streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata). In addition, golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta, threatened) has been introduced on partner lands adjacent to BLM parcels within the broader project area, in part as a recovery-supporting action tied to efforts that could benefit the Taylor checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha taylori), which is described as being at extreme risk of extinction. Several of these listed species, along with other BLM "Species of Concern" flora, are covered by management guidance in the USFWS prairie recovery plan, which serves as the technical and strategic backbone for the work.
The grant supports a set of on-the-ground and science-driven activities intended to move habitat and species conditions toward recovery criteria. The announcement describes work such as rare habitat enhancement and restoration projects (prairie and wetland-associated habitat actions), invasive plant research and related projects (addressing one of the major ongoing threats to prairie remnants), monitoring of federally listed species and their habitats (to track population status, habitat quality, and effectiveness of management), special status species research focused on flora (to improve management decisions and refine restoration approaches), and installation of interpretive signage related to rare West Eugene Wetlands habitats and species (public education and awareness components that can support long-term conservation outcomes). The program is also framed as part of a long-running collaborative effort: BLM and its West Eugene Wetlands partnership have worked for nearly two decades with the Institute for Applied Ecology, using research and adaptive management strategies across WEW parcels to advance conservation goals for this endangered ecosystem and its listed species.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). It anticipated a single award, with an estimated total program funding amount listed as $500,000, an award ceiling of $111,000, and an award floor of $1. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014, with a closing date of September 1, 2014, and later archived on August 7, 2015. For access issues or application questions, the listed grants management contact was Sheri Dowley (sdowley@blm.gov, 503-808-6243).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the BLM OR WA West Eugene Wetlands Enhancement, Restoration, and Conservation Projects opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding program offered through a cooperative agreement to support enhancement, restoration, and conservation projects in the West Eugene Wetlands (WEW) within the BLM Eugene District. The work is focused on protecting and improving Willamette Valley prairie and associated wetland habitats.
What ecosystem is this program trying to protect and why?
The program is built around conservation of the Willamette Valley prairie, described as one of the most imperiled ecosystems in the United States. The underlying conservation need is that Willamette Valley prairies have been reduced to less than 0.5% of their historical extent, and much of what remains is degraded.
What are the main goals of the grant?
The central purpose is to support restoration and adaptive management that advances U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recovery goals for federally listed threatened and endangered species and the habitat conditions those species need to persist and recover.
Which recovery plan guides the work funded by this opportunity?
The work is aligned with the Recovery Plan for Prairie Species of Western Oregon and Southwestern Washington (USFWS 2010). That plan provides benchmarks related to downlisting or delisting prairie-dependent species, including population targets, habitat connectivity, long-term population trends, habitat quality standards, appropriate land management, and strategies to remove or reduce threats.
Where are projects expected to occur?
Projects are focused on BLM-managed lands within the West Eugene Wetlands in the Eugene District. The area aligns closely with the USFWS-defined "Eugene West Zone" described in the USFWS prairie recovery plan.
Which federally listed species are known to occur on BLM lands in the West Eugene Wetlands?
The announcement states that five federally listed threatened and endangered species are known to occur on BLM lands in the West Eugene Wetlands: Kincaids lupine (Lupinus oreganus, threatened), Fenders blue butterfly (Icaricia icarioides fenderi, endangered), Willamette daisy (Erigeron decumbens, endangered), Bradshaws lomatium (Lomatium bradshawii, endangered), and streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata).
Are any other listed species mentioned as part of the broader project context?
Yes. The announcement notes that golden paintbrush (Castilleja levisecta, threatened) has been introduced on partner lands adjacent to BLM parcels within the broader project area. This is described as a recovery-supporting action tied to efforts that could benefit the Taylor checkerspot butterfly (Euphydryas editha taylori), which is described as being at extreme risk of extinction.
What types of projects and activities does the grant support?
The opportunity describes support for on-the-ground and science-driven activities, including rare habitat enhancement and restoration projects (prairie and wetland-associated habitat actions), invasive plant research and related projects, monitoring of federally listed species and their habitats, special status species research focused on flora, and installation of interpretive signage related to rare West Eugene Wetlands habitats and species.
Does the opportunity specifically address invasive species?
Yes. Invasive plant research and related projects are explicitly included, and invasive plants are described as one of the major ongoing threats to prairie remnants.
Is monitoring an eligible use of funds under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement includes monitoring of federally listed species and their habitats to track population status, habitat quality, and the effectiveness of management actions.
Is scientific research included, or is this strictly on-the-ground restoration?
The opportunity includes both. It supports on-the-ground habitat enhancement and restoration, as well as science-driven work such as invasive plant research and special status species research focused on flora to improve management decisions and refine restoration approaches.
Are education or outreach components included?
Yes. The announcement includes installation of interpretive signage related to rare West Eugene Wetlands habitats and species as a public education and awareness component that can support long-term conservation outcomes.
Is this part of a larger ongoing partnership effort?
Yes. The announcement frames this program as part of a long-running collaborative effort: BLM and its West Eugene Wetlands partnership have worked for nearly two decades with the Institute for Applied Ecology using research and adaptive management strategies across WEW parcels to advance conservation goals for the ecosystem and listed species.
What kind of federal funding instrument is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement and is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
How much funding was available through this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding amount is listed as $500,000. The award ceiling is listed as $111,000, and the award floor is listed as $1.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on August 8, 2014, and had a closing date of September 1, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was later archived on August 7, 2015.
Who was the listed contact for access issues or application questions?
The listed grants management contact was Sheri Dowley. The announcement provides the email sdowley@blm.gov and phone number 503-808-6243.
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