Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00221
Apply for L15AS00221
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project" 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 Jul 17, 2015 and posted on Jul 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 14, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM UT Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00221) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support the development and on-the-ground implementation of an Aquatic Invasive Species strategy for waterbodies administered by BLM in Utah. The overall purpose is to help BLM work in close partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), which serves as the lead agency for Utah's statewide AIS program, so that BLM-managed lakes and other waters are better protected from invasive organisms that can damage fisheries, habitat, recreation, and local economies.
A central example highlighted in the announcement is Pelican Lake in northeastern Utah, described as a "Blue Ribbon" bass and bluegill fishery that draws anglers from across the country. Because AIS are often spread by watercraft and gear moving between waterbodies, the opportunity emphasizes the importance of having a visible prevention and interdiction presence at boat launches to stop contaminated boats from entering the lake. The funding is intended, in part, to provide staffing support by enabling the hiring of an additional seasonal employee focused on coverage in the Pelican Lake area, strengthening inspections and other frontline prevention work during key recreation periods.
The project objectives lay out a full AIS management cycle spanning prevention, detection, and response. First, the program aims to educate the public and private stakeholders about the impacts of AIS and the practical steps they can take to prevent spread, such as cleaning, draining, and drying boats and equipment. Second, it focuses on identifying pathways and risk factors for AIS introduction and taking measures to reduce those threats on BLM waterbodies. Third, it calls for monitoring to detect AIS presence and track any occurrence or spread associated with BLM-managed waters, which is critical for early detection and rapid response. Fourth, where feasible, the program seeks to eradicate newly discovered or established AIS populations, recognizing that swift action can sometimes eliminate an invasion before it becomes permanent. Fifth, when eradication is not possible, the work shifts to containment and control strategies to limit further spread and reduce ecological and recreational impacts.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted July 17, 2015, with an application closing date of September 14, 2015, and an archive date of September 30, 2015. It anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000, a ceiling of $200,000, and a floor of $40,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants were limited to state governments, aligning with the cooperative approach described and the role of UDWR in leading the statewide AIS effort. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
For further details, the announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov and provides a BLM grants management point of contact: Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, at 801-539-4178 and mariagochis@blm.gov (also listed as mgochis@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM UT Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project grant?
The BLM UT Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Project (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00221) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement. It supports the development and on-the-ground implementation of an Aquatic Invasive Species strategy for waterbodies administered by BLM in Utah.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The overall purpose is to help BLM work in close partnership with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR), which serves as the lead agency for Utah's statewide AIS program. The goal is to better protect BLM-managed lakes and other waters from invasive organisms that can harm fisheries, habitat, recreation, and local economies.
Which agencies are central to this project?
BLM is the federal agency offering the opportunity, and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) is highlighted as the lead agency for Utah's statewide Aquatic Invasive Species program and a key partner for implementing the strategy on BLM-administered waters in Utah.
What types of waterbodies does the project focus on?
The project focuses on waterbodies administered by BLM in Utah, including BLM-managed lakes and other BLM-managed waters.
Why does the announcement emphasize boat launches and visible prevention presence?
The opportunity notes that AIS are often spread by watercraft and gear moving between waterbodies. A visible prevention and interdiction presence at boat launches is emphasized as important for stopping contaminated boats from entering a waterbody and spreading invasive organisms.
How is Pelican Lake used as an example in the opportunity?
Pelican Lake in northeastern Utah is highlighted as a central example. It is described as a "Blue Ribbon" bass and bluegill fishery that draws anglers from across the country, and it is presented as a place where strong prevention efforts at boat launches can help reduce the risk of AIS introduction.
What kinds of staffing support can this funding help provide?
The funding is intended, in part, to provide staffing support by enabling the hiring of an additional seasonal employee focused on coverage in the Pelican Lake area. This is meant to strengthen inspections and other frontline prevention work during key recreation periods.
What are the major objectives of the project?
The project objectives cover a full AIS management cycle spanning prevention, detection, and response. They include public education, pathway and risk reduction, monitoring and detection, eradication where feasible, and containment/control when eradication is not possible.
What does the project mean by public education and stakeholder outreach?
The opportunity calls for educating the public and private stakeholders about the impacts of AIS and practical steps to prevent spread. Examples provided include cleaning, draining, and drying boats and equipment.
What does "identifying pathways and risk factors" involve in this project?
The project includes identifying pathways and risk factors for AIS introduction and taking measures to reduce those threats on BLM waterbodies. The announcement links these risks to movement of watercraft and gear between waterbodies.
What is the role of monitoring in the AIS strategy?
Monitoring is included to detect AIS presence and to track any occurrence or spread associated with BLM-managed waters. The announcement notes that this is critical for early detection and rapid response.
Does the project support eradication of aquatic invasive species?
Yes. Where feasible, the program seeks to eradicate newly discovered or established AIS populations, recognizing that swift action can sometimes eliminate an invasion before it becomes permanent.
What happens if eradication is not possible?
If eradication is not possible, the work shifts to containment and control strategies intended to limit further spread and reduce ecological and recreational impacts.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement as a BLM discretionary grant.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments. This aligns with the cooperative approach described and UDWR's role as the lead agency for Utah's statewide AIS effort.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $200,000.
What are the funding ceiling and floor?
The ceiling is $200,000 and the floor is $40,000.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was September 14, 2015.
When was the archive date?
The archive date was September 30, 2015.
Where can applicants find the full opportunity details and apply?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for further details.
Who is the BLM grants management point of contact for this opportunity?
The grants management point of contact listed is Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Maria Gochis can be reached at 801-539-4178 and by email at mariagochis@blm.gov. The announcement also lists mgochis@blm.gov.
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