Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00223
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- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR-WA Native Plants for Pollinators/Restoration, Coos Bay District" 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 Jun 27, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 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 $12,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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 Native Plants for Pollinators/Restoration, Coos Bay District opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00223) is a Bureau of Land Management grant aimed at fixing a practical bottleneck on the southern Oregon coast: there is not enough locally adapted, genetically appropriate native plant material available to keep up with restoration and pollinator-habitat needs. The opportunity recognizes that sourcing plants grown in the same region where they will be planted matters for real-world outcomes. Locally produced native seeds and plants are typically better suited to local climate and soils, reduce the risk of accidentally introducing invasive or undesirable species through contaminated or non-local stock, and can establish more successfully than material produced in very different growing conditions.
The core goal of the project is to build a sustainable, reliable supply of native plant materials that can support restoration projects and broader habitat enhancement efforts in the Coos Bay District area and the southern Oregon coast more generally. A major emphasis is on supporting declining native pollinators by ensuring the availability of the host plants and forage plants they depend on to complete their life cycles. In practice, this means developing or expanding local capacity to propagate appropriate native species, improving the availability of those species for on-the-ground projects, and helping create plant communities that are viable over the long term rather than short-lived plantings that fail after initial establishment.
A second major component is education and outreach. The opportunity is not limited to producing plants; it also calls for efforts that help the public understand how sustainable ecosystems are built and why native plants and native pollinators are foundational to healthy landscapes. The project is expected to produce educational materials and to run outreach activities for youth and the broader community. It also aims to encourage landowner participation, increase community awareness, and build a shared understanding of the roles native plants and pollinators play in maintaining productive ecosystems and supporting biodiversity for future generations.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, under the Natural Resources activity category (CFDA 15.231). Awards are made through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on partnership with the agency than a standard grant, including coordination and shared involvement in carrying out the work. The posted award ceiling is $12,000, with an expectation of up to three awards. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants (subject to any additional eligibility notes in the full announcement). The opportunity was created June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of August 26, 2016.
FAQs: BLM OR-WA Native Plants for Pollinators/Restoration, Coos Bay District (L16AS00223)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on increasing the supply of locally adapted, genetically appropriate native plant materials for restoration and pollinator habitat needs on the southern Oregon coast, particularly within the Coos Bay District area.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L16AS00223.
Which agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What problem is this opportunity trying to solve?
The opportunity targets a practical bottleneck on the southern Oregon coast: there is not enough locally adapted, genetically appropriate native seed and plant material available to meet restoration and pollinator-habitat demand.
Why does "locally adapted" and "genetically appropriate" plant material matter?
The opportunity emphasizes that sourcing native plants grown in the same region where they will be planted improves real-world outcomes. Locally produced materials are typically better suited to local climate and soils, may establish more successfully than stock grown under very different conditions, and can reduce risks such as introducing invasive or undesirable species through contaminated or non-local material.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core goal is to build a sustainable and reliable supply of native plant materials that can support restoration projects and broader habitat enhancement efforts in the Coos Bay District and the southern Oregon coast more generally.
How does this opportunity support native pollinators?
A major emphasis is supporting declining native pollinators by ensuring the availability of the host plants and forage plants they need to complete their life cycles. The project is intended to help create viable, longer-term plant communities rather than short-lived plantings that fail after initial establishment.
What types of activities does the opportunity expect to fund?
Based on the description provided, expected activities include developing or expanding local capacity to propagate appropriate native species, improving the availability of those species for on-the-ground restoration and habitat projects, and building plant communities that can persist over time.
Is the project only about producing native plants and seeds?
No. A second major component is education and outreach. The opportunity calls for efforts that help the public understand how sustainable ecosystems are built and why native plants and native pollinators are foundational to healthy landscapes.
What education and outreach deliverables are expected?
The project is expected to produce educational materials and to run outreach activities for youth and the broader community. It also aims to encourage landowner participation, increase community awareness, and build a shared understanding of the roles native plants and pollinators play in productive ecosystems and biodiversity.
Who is the intended geographic focus?
The focus is the southern Oregon coast, with particular emphasis on the Coos Bay District area, while also supporting needs across the southern Oregon coast more generally.
What is the award mechanism?
Awards are made through a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates a more hands-on partnership with the agency than a standard grant, including coordination and shared involvement in carrying out the work.
Is this considered a competitive or discretionary opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The opportunity is under the Natural Resources activity category and is listed as CFDA 15.231.
How much funding is available per award?
The posted award ceiling is $12,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of up to three awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants, subject to any additional eligibility notes that may be included in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on June 27, 2016, with an original closing date of August 26, 2016.
What outcomes is BLM trying to achieve through this effort?
The opportunity aims to increase the availability of local native plant materials, improve restoration success by using region-appropriate stock, support declining native pollinators by ensuring access to host and forage plants, and strengthen long-term ecosystem viability through both on-the-ground work and community education.
How does the opportunity address risks like invasive species?
It notes that locally produced native seeds and plants can reduce the risk of accidentally introducing invasive or undesirable species through contaminated or non-local stock.
What role do landowners and the community play in this project?
The project explicitly aims to encourage landowner participation and increase community awareness through outreach and education, building shared understanding of native plants and pollinators and their roles in sustaining ecosystems and biodiversity.
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