Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM OR RFA 09 1272
Apply for BLM OR RFA 09 1272
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Oregon/Washington Population Genetic Analysis of Oregon Spotted Frogs in the Klamath Basin" 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "Population Genetic Analysis of Oregon Spotted Frogs in the Klamath Basin" is a small, targeted federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of the Interior, focused on conservation research for the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) within the Klamath Basin. The core goal of the project is to use population genetics to answer practical management questions about the species status and how well different frog populations are connected across the landscape. In plain terms, the Bureau of Land Management is looking for a study that can tell whether these frog populations show genetic signs of recent decline, whether habitat fragmentation is cutting populations off from each other, and whether restoration actions are improving connectivity or population health.
The work is framed as natural resources and wildlife conservation research, with an emphasis on applying genetic tools to real-world management needs. The announcement specifically calls for testing for recent population declines (often inferred through genetic diversity patterns and demographic signals), evaluating landscape connectivity (how much gene flow is happening among wetlands or breeding areas), and assessing responses to restoration (whether restored or managed habitats are supporting movement and mixing of populations in a way that improves long-term persistence). Alongside these applied objectives, the project is also meant to strengthen the overall understanding of Oregon spotted frog population genetics in the Klamath Basin, which can support future decisions about habitat management, prioritization of conservation sites, and monitoring strategies.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to be involved in the project during its execution rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The total anticipated funding is $25,000, with an award ceiling of $25,000 and a floor of $1, indicating the agency expects to fund one project up to the full amount rather than several smaller awards. Only one award was expected under this opportunity, so it was essentially a single-project competition. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds to participate.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in the basic grant record, but the text also signals a strong preference: the award was anticipated to go to a member of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are established partnerships between federal agencies and participating universities and other organizations, designed to streamline research, technical assistance, and educational collaboration. In practice, that note suggests that while the listing appears broadly open, the agency expected to route the award through the CESU network, which can affect who is realistically positioned to receive funding and how the agreement is administered.
The timeline for the opportunity was very short. It was posted on September 13, 2009, created in the system on September 14, 2009, and closed on September 18, 2009, then archived on October 18, 2009. The CFDA program associated with the funding was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. For applicants needing the full announcement details, the listing pointed to Grants.gov for the complete package and provided a contact for access issues: Pamella M. Sterling at psterlin@blm.gov.
Overall, this opportunity funded a focused genetic assessment intended to produce actionable information on population status, fragmentation, and restoration outcomes for Oregon spotted frogs in the Klamath Basin, using a cooperative agreement mechanism and aligning with BLM conservation management priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this BLM Oregon/Washington grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Population Genetic Analysis of Oregon Spotted Frogs in the Klamath Basin."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to conduct a population genetics study of Oregon spotted frogs (Rana pretiosa) in the Klamath Basin to answer practical conservation and management questions. The work is intended to produce actionable information about population status, connectivity among populations, and how populations may be responding to restoration actions.
What species and location are the focus of the work?
The project focuses on the Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa) within the Klamath Basin.
What types of questions is BLM trying to answer with this genetics work?
Based on the announcement description, the study is intended to help determine whether frog populations show genetic signs of recent decline, whether habitat fragmentation is reducing connectivity among populations, and whether restoration or management actions are improving connectivity and/or population health.
What specific research themes are called out in the opportunity?
The description emphasizes three applied genetics themes: (1) testing for recent population declines using genetic patterns and demographic signals, (2) evaluating landscape connectivity by examining gene flow among wetlands or breeding areas, and (3) assessing responses to restoration to see whether restored or managed habitats are supporting movement and mixing of populations in ways that support long-term persistence.
Is this opportunity primarily research-oriented or management-oriented?
It is framed as natural resources and wildlife conservation research with a strong applied management focus. The intent is not genetics for its own sake, but genetics used to inform real-world conservation decisions and prioritization in the Klamath Basin.
What funding mechanism is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates that BLM expects to be involved in the project during performance, rather than providing a purely hands-off award.
How much funding is available?
The total anticipated funding is $25,000. The award ceiling is $25,000 and the award floor is $1.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Only one award was expected under this opportunity, indicating it was essentially a single-project competition with funding up to the full amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in the basic record. However, the opportunity text signals a strong preference that the award was anticipated to go to a member of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU), which may affect who is practically positioned to receive the award and how the agreement is administered.
What is a CESU and why does it matter here?
CESUs (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units) are partnerships between federal agencies and participating universities and other organizations that help streamline research, technical assistance, and educational collaboration. This opportunity notes an anticipated award to a Rocky Mountains CESU member, suggesting the agency expected to route the project through that CESU network.
Does the opportunity indicate a preference for a specific CESU?
Yes. The description indicates the award was anticipated to go to a member of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on September 13, 2009, created in the system on September 14, 2009, and closed on September 18, 2009. It was archived on October 18, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted and closing dates provided, the application window was very short, closing five days after the posting date (September 13, 2009 to September 18, 2009).
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement package?
The listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for the complete package and full announcement details.
What CFDA program is associated with this funding?
The CFDA program associated with the opportunity is 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
What kind of results is this project intended to support?
The description indicates the work is intended to strengthen understanding of Oregon spotted frog population genetics in the Klamath Basin and support future management decisions, including habitat management choices, prioritization of conservation sites, and monitoring strategies, particularly around population status, fragmentation, and restoration outcomes.
Who was listed as a contact for access issues?
The listing provided a contact for access issues: Pamella M. Sterling at psterlin@blm.gov.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity closed on September 18, 2009 and was archived on October 18, 2009.
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