Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00049
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA Population Monitoring, Data Collection, and Conservation Strategy for Pyrrocoma radiata, Snake River goldenweed, Vale District" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 18, 2015 and posted on Mar 18, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $22,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $22,000.00 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:
This Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity focuses on rebuilding a current, on-the-ground picture of Snake River goldenweed (Pyrrocoma radiata) in the Vale District (Oregon/Washington BLM region). The species, previously listed under the name Haplopappus radiatus, is considered high priority because it is listed as endangered by the State of Oregon, identified as a Species of Concern by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and treated as a BLM Sensitive Species. Pyrrocoma radiata is also geographically limited, occurring only in eastern Oregon and western Idaho, which makes it more vulnerable to habitat change and localized disturbances.
The core problem the grant is trying to solve is that the species current status is largely unknown. While 93 locations are recorded in the BLM GeoBOB database, 83 of those sites have not been revisited in more than 13 years. Even more striking, population size has only been recorded at 7 sites, meaning managers lack recent baseline data on whether populations are stable, declining, or possibly extirpated at some locations. At the same time, the plant faces multiple, overlapping threats: shifting precipitation patterns and climate stress, livestock grazing impacts, development pressures such as wind turbines and power line construction, and encroachment by noxious weeds. The opportunity also highlights wildfire-driven habitat conversion, where sagebrush steppe is increasingly replaced by annual grasslands, raising a key uncertainty about whether the goldenweed can persist under these altered conditions.
The project goal is practical and management-oriented: improve conservation and day-to-day decision-making by determining the species distribution and population status and then using that information to produce a Conservation Strategy and a detailed management plan aimed at maintaining viable populations. In other words, the work is not just academic monitoring; it is intended to feed directly into clearer protection measures, prioritization of sites, and guidance for handling land uses and disturbances in occupied habitat.
Year one work is centered on restarting and standardizing existing long-term monitoring. The selected partner is expected to relocate and resample all ten established monitoring plots for Pyrrocoma radiata. Those monitoring results must then be synthesized into a report that discusses management options and recommends actions to improve protection, conservation, and preservation of the species. Alongside the plot-based monitoring, the project requires expanded field surveys to close major data gaps. The announcement calls for surveys of at least 15 additional sites per year to document population size and evaluate current threats affecting habitat and plants, including livestock grazing, invasive species presence, off-highway vehicle (OHV) impacts, and fire effects. The work also includes continued searching in suitable habitat for previously undiscovered populations, reflecting an expectation that some occurrences may be unmapped or underreported.
A key deliverable across all field efforts is improved spatial data quality. All visited populations are to be mapped with GPS to define the geographic extent of populations, and GeoBOB sighting report forms must be completed for all populations visited. This requirement signals that the BLM wants the results incorporated into its core occurrence database so the information can be used in NEPA reviews, grazing management decisions, fuels and fire planning, and evaluation of future infrastructure proposals.
Administratively, this is a discretionary natural-resources award issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM anticipates substantial involvement or coordination during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency interaction. The opportunity anticipated a single award with estimated total funding of $22,000 (award ceiling $22,000; award floor $1). A cost-share or matching contribution is required under a Challenge Cost Share arrangement. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, open to any type of entity as allowed by the announcement. The funding opportunity number is L15AS00049 under CFDA 15.238. It was posted March 18, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 18, 2015, and an archive date of March 18, 2016. The listed grants management contact for access issues was Sheryl Dowley (503-808-6243; sdowley@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this BLM funding opportunity focused on?
This Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity focuses on rebuilding a current, on-the-ground picture of Snake River goldenweed (Pyrrocoma radiata) in the Vale District within the Oregon/Washington BLM region. The work is intended to update the species distribution and population status so BLM can make better day-to-day management and conservation decisions.
Which species is being studied, and are there other names for it?
The target species is Snake River goldenweed, scientifically named Pyrrocoma radiata. It was previously listed under the name Haplopappus radiatus, which may appear in older records or databases.
Why is Snake River goldenweed considered a high priority?
The species is considered high priority because it is listed as endangered by the State of Oregon, identified as a Species of Concern by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and treated as a BLM Sensitive Species.
Where does Snake River goldenweed occur geographically?
It is geographically limited, occurring only in eastern Oregon and western Idaho. This limited range increases vulnerability to habitat change and localized disturbances.
What problem is the grant trying to solve?
The core issue is that the species current status is largely unknown. Although 93 locations are recorded in the BLM GeoBOB database, 83 of those sites have not been revisited in more than 13 years. Population size has only been recorded at 7 sites, leaving managers without recent baseline data on stability, decline, or possible extirpation.
What threats to the species are identified in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes multiple overlapping threats, including shifting precipitation patterns and climate stress, livestock grazing impacts, development pressures (such as wind turbines and power line construction), encroachment by noxious weeds, off-highway vehicle (OHV) impacts, and fire effects. It also highlights wildfire-driven habitat conversion where sagebrush steppe is increasingly replaced by annual grasslands, creating uncertainty about whether the species can persist under altered conditions.
What is the overall goal of the project?
The project goal is management-oriented: determine the species distribution and population status and use that information to produce a Conservation Strategy and a detailed management plan aimed at maintaining viable populations. The intent is to feed results directly into protection measures, site prioritization, and guidance for land uses and disturbances in occupied habitat.
What work is expected during year one?
Year one focuses on restarting and standardizing long-term monitoring by relocating and resampling all ten established monitoring plots for Pyrrocoma radiata. Results must be synthesized into a report that discusses management options and recommends actions to improve protection, conservation, and preservation of the species.
How many established monitoring plots must be revisited?
The selected partner is expected to relocate and resample all ten established monitoring plots for Pyrrocoma radiata.
Are additional surveys required beyond the established plots?
Yes. The project requires expanded field surveys to close major data gaps. The announcement calls for surveys of at least 15 additional sites per year to document population size and evaluate current threats affecting habitat and plants.
What kinds of impacts or threats must be evaluated during field surveys?
Surveys are expected to evaluate threats affecting habitat and plants, including livestock grazing, invasive species presence, off-highway vehicle (OHV) impacts, and fire effects.
Does the opportunity include searching for new or previously unmapped populations?
Yes. The work includes continued searching in suitable habitat for previously undiscovered populations, reflecting an expectation that some occurrences may be unmapped or underreported.
What mapping and data management deliverables are required?
All visited populations are to be mapped with GPS to define the geographic extent of populations. In addition, GeoBOB sighting report forms must be completed for all populations visited so results can be incorporated into BLM core occurrence records.
Why does the opportunity emphasize GPS mapping and GeoBOB forms?
The emphasis indicates BLM wants updated occurrence information integrated into its GeoBOB database so it can be used in NEPA reviews, grazing management decisions, fuels and fire planning, and evaluation of future infrastructure proposals.
What type of federal award is this?
This is a discretionary natural-resources award issued as a cooperative agreement. That structure indicates BLM anticipates substantial involvement or coordination during the project rather than minimal agency interaction.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $22,000, with an award ceiling of $22,000 and an award floor of $1.
Is cost share or matching required?
Yes. A cost-share or matching contribution is required under a Challenge Cost Share arrangement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, open to any type of entity as allowed by the announcement.
What are the key identifiers for this opportunity (opportunity number and CFDA)?
The funding opportunity number is L15AS00049 and the CFDA number is 15.238.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on March 18, 2015. The original and current closing date was May 18, 2015. The archive date is March 18, 2016.
Who is the listed grants management contact for access issues?
The listed contact is Sheryl Dowley at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
Which BLM area does the work specifically mention?
The work focuses on the Vale District within the Oregon/Washington BLM region.
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