Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM OR RFA 09 1115

  • The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Oregon/Washington Genetic Evaluation of Southeastern Oregon Clade of Columbia Spotted Frogs" 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 Sep 14, 2009 and posted on Sep 13, 2009.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $39,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $39,000.00 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 Oregon/Washington Genetic Evaluation of Southeastern Oregon Clade of Columbia Spotted Frogs funding opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management project focused on improving on-the-ground conservation planning for the Columbia spotted frog in southeastern Oregon by using genetic evaluation to refine the species distribution at a fine geographic scale. The central purpose is to sort out where this particular clade occurs and how populations are related across the landscape, so that BLM managers can make more informed decisions about conserving habitat, maintaining connectivity, and managing frog metapopulations in a way that reflects real biological boundaries rather than coarse range maps.

This grant was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior under BLM OR RFA 09 1115 and is categorized as a discretionary natural resources opportunity. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects active involvement and coordination with the recipient during the work, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal agency participation. The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $39,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $39,000, and the award floor is $1. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the burden on applicants to bring additional non-federal funds to complete the project.

The program is tied to CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), signaling that the work fits squarely within federal fish and wildlife conservation and resource management objectives. While the eligibility field is marked as unrestricted, the announcement indicates that an award was anticipated to a member of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are collaborative partnerships between federal agencies and participating colleges and universities that are designed to support applied research, technical assistance, and education. In practice, that expectation suggests the project was intended to be carried out within the CESU framework, leveraging academic scientific capacity while aligning the research deliverables with agency management needs.

The timeline for the opportunity was short and reflects a specific, targeted solicitation. The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2009, created on September 14, 2009, and closed on September 18, 2009, with an archive date of October 18, 2009. Interested applicants were directed to the full announcement via Grants.gov, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Pamella M. Sterling (psterlin@blm.gov). Overall, the grant can be summarized as a small, specialized, management-driven research award intended to use genetics to clarify population structure and distribution of the southeastern Oregon clade of the Columbia spotted frog, thereby strengthening BLM's ability to prioritize habitats and manage connected frog populations effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the "BLM Oregon/Washington Genetic Evaluation of Southeastern Oregon Clade of Columbia Spotted Frogs" opportunity?

It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington funding opportunity focused on improving on-the-ground conservation planning for the Columbia spotted frog in southeastern Oregon. The project centers on using genetic evaluation to refine the species distribution at a fine geographic scale and to understand how populations are related across the landscape.

What is the main purpose of the project?

The central purpose is to sort out where the southeastern Oregon clade of the Columbia spotted frog occurs and how populations are related. This is intended to help BLM managers make more informed decisions about conserving habitat, maintaining connectivity, and managing frog metapopulations based on biological boundaries rather than coarse range maps.

Which federal agency and department issued this grant?

This opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

What is the opportunity number or reference identifier?

The announcement references BLM OR RFA 09 1115.

How is this opportunity categorized?

It is categorized as a discretionary natural resources opportunity.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates BLM expects active involvement and coordination with the recipient during the work, rather than only providing funding with minimal agency participation.

How many awards were anticipated?

The opportunity anticipated a single award.

What was the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $39,000.

What is the award ceiling?

The award ceiling is listed as $39,000.

What is the award floor?

The award floor is listed as $1.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.

What CFDA program is this tied to?

The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.

What does CFDA 15.231 suggest about the project?

It signals that the work fits within federal fish and wildlife conservation and resource management objectives, specifically supporting applied conservation planning and related management needs.

Who was eligible to apply?

The eligibility field is marked as unrestricted. However, the announcement also indicates an award was anticipated to a member of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU), which suggests the work was intended to be carried out within the CESU framework.

What is a CESU in the context of this opportunity?

CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units) are collaborative partnerships between federal agencies and participating colleges and universities. They are designed to support applied research, technical assistance, and education, aligning academic scientific capacity with agency management needs.

Was this opportunity intended for a specific CESU network or region?

Based on the announcement, the anticipated award recipient was expected to be a member of the Rocky Mountains CESU.

What geographic area does the project focus on?

The project focuses on southeastern Oregon.

What species does the project address?

The project addresses the Columbia spotted frog, specifically the southeastern Oregon clade.

What conservation or management decisions is this project meant to support?

The genetic evaluation is meant to strengthen BLM decision-making around conserving habitat, maintaining landscape connectivity, and managing frog metapopulations using refined distribution and population-relationship information.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The opportunity was posted on September 13, 2009, created on September 14, 2009, and closed on September 18, 2009.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date is listed as October 18, 2009.

How long was the application window?

Based on the listed dates (closing on September 18, 2009, after being posted on September 13, 2009), the application window was very short and reflects a targeted solicitation.

Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?

Interested applicants were directed to the full announcement via Grants.gov.

Who was the point of contact for access issues, and what is the email?

The listed point of contact for access issues was Pamella M. Sterling at psterlin@blm.gov.

In plain terms, what kind of grant is this?

This can be summarized as a small, specialized, management-driven research award intended to use genetics to clarify population structure and distribution of the southeastern Oregon clade of the Columbia spotted frog, improving BLM habitat prioritization and connectivity-based management.

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