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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA - Monadenia Terrestrial Snail Genetics and Taxonomy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 16, 2016 and posted on Mar 16, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 16, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through its Oregon/Washington offices, offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA - Monadenia Terrestrial Snail Genetics and Taxonomy" (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00059). The focus of the grant was natural resources research (CFDA 15.231), specifically aimed at improving scientific understanding of native terrestrial snails in the genus Monadenia in Oregon, with an emphasis on southwestern Oregon. The core motivation behind the project was that Monadenia species have been persistently difficult to classify and reliably identify, both during field surveys and under laboratory examination, creating management and conservation challenges.
The opportunity sought research that would address the long-standing taxonomic confusion surrounding Monadenia by applying genetics and/or modern taxonomy to clarify species boundaries and identification criteria. In practical terms, the BLM was looking for work that could help distinguish similar-looking snails, resolve whether currently recognized species are valid or whether hidden diversity exists, and produce results that make future identification more consistent for biologists and land managers. Because these snails are native and can be relevant to land-use decisions and conservation planning, stronger taxonomy and genetic reference information can directly improve how BLM inventories habitat, evaluates sensitive species concerns, and makes defensible management determinations on public lands.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency during the project, such as coordination, collaboration on study design or sampling priorities, or shared use of data to inform agency needs. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals could come from a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement. The award structure anticipated a single award with an award ceiling of $30,000, reflecting a relatively small, targeted research effort rather than a large multi-year program.
Key timing details were straightforward: the opportunity was created and posted on March 16, 2016, with an application deadline (original and current closing date) of May 16, 2016. Only one award was expected. Overall, the grant can be characterized as a narrowly focused applied research solicitation intended to resolve identification and taxonomy issues for Monadenia snails in Oregon, producing clearer scientific tools and information that can support BLM resource management and biodiversity stewardship in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR/WA - Monadenia Terrestrial Snail Genetics and Taxonomy."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00059.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through its Oregon/Washington offices.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, a cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement by the agency during the project, such as coordination, collaboration on study design or sampling priorities, and shared use of data to inform agency needs.
What program area or topic does this opportunity fall under?
The focus is natural resources research, identified as CFDA 15.231.
What is the main scientific focus of the project?
The project is focused on improving scientific understanding of native terrestrial snails in the genus Monadenia in Oregon, with an emphasis on southwestern Oregon.
Why is BLM seeking research on Monadenia snails?
Monadenia species have been persistently difficult to classify and reliably identify in both field surveys and laboratory examination. This creates management and conservation challenges, so the project aims to reduce long-standing taxonomic confusion.
What kinds of research approaches is BLM looking for?
The opportunity sought work applying genetics and/or modern taxonomy to clarify species boundaries and identification criteria for Monadenia snails.
What practical questions should the research help answer?
The description indicates the work should help distinguish similar-looking snails, determine whether currently recognized species are valid, evaluate whether hidden diversity exists, and produce results that make future identification more consistent for biologists and land managers.
How could the results be used by BLM?
Stronger taxonomy and genetic reference information can support how BLM inventories habitat, evaluates sensitive species concerns, and makes defensible management determinations on public lands in Oregon.
Is this an applied research opportunity or a broad research program?
It is characterized as a narrowly focused applied research solicitation, intended to produce clearer scientific tools and information relevant to management and conservation planning.
Where is the geographic emphasis for the work?
The work is focused on Oregon, with an emphasis on southwestern Oregon.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning proposals could come from a wide range of entity types, subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected.
What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was $30,000.
Does the opportunity indicate whether multiple years of funding were planned?
The description frames the funding as a relatively small, targeted research effort rather than a large multi-year program, and it anticipated a single award with a $30,000 ceiling.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on March 16, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) was May 16, 2016.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the core problem the project is trying to solve?
The core problem is persistent difficulty in classifying and reliably identifying Monadenia species, which has led to long-standing taxonomic confusion and practical challenges in surveys, management, and conservation decisions.
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