Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM UT RFA 09 1627
Apply for BLM UT RFA 09 1627
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Aquatics Program FY2009" 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 Aug 27, 2009 and posted on Aug 27, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 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 $150,000.00 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 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM UT Aquatics Program FY2009 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM UT RFA 09 1627) is a Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior cooperative agreement aimed at improving aquatic resource conservation on BLM-managed lands in Utah. It focuses on two connected priorities: (1) carrying out on-the-ground recovery and conservation actions for aquatic special status species, including federally threatened and endangered species, and (2) coordinating and partnering on aquatic invasive species (AIS) work tied to BLM lands. The intent is to translate existing plans and agreements into practical field actions that reduce threats, restore habitat, and improve long-term species persistence, while also strengthening Utahs ability to prevent and manage invasive aquatic organisms that harm ecosystems and infrastructure.
The first part of the program is centered on implementing actions identified in threatened and endangered species recovery plans, along with conservation agreements and strategies that cover other special status species. These documents generally lay out the steps needed to stabilize or rebuild populations across their historic range, address the main drivers of decline, and track progress through monitoring. The long-term outcome the program is working toward is recovery strong enough that listed species could eventually be removed from the Endangered Species Act list (delisted), and species currently under conservation agreements would remain secure enough to avoid becoming listed in the first place. In practical terms, this includes activities that support habitat restoration and population recovery, and that reduce or eliminate known threats so the species can persist over time.
A major operational value of the program is improving the information base used for land and water decisions. By determining aquatic habitat conditions, species distributions, and areas with potential fisheries habitat, BLM and partners can make better-informed land use decisions related to energy development, recreation, grazing management, and other actions while staying consistent with BLM policy requirements (referenced as BLM policy 6840). Once habitat and species needs are identified, mitigation plans can be built and applied in a more targeted way. This is meant to allow proposed uses to move forward while still protecting and improving aquatic habitats and meeting conservation responsibilities.
The second part of the program emphasizes cooperative work on aquatic invasive species. The opportunity frames AIS as a clear public concern because invasive organisms can outcompete native species for food, displace them from their natural habitats, and introduce or spread diseases. Beyond ecological harm, AIS can obstruct waterways and impair water delivery systems that support municipal, industrial, and irrigation uses. They can also degrade ecosystems in ways that reduce recreational and commercial fishing opportunities and create wildlife and public health issues. The program highlights that these impacts justify aggressive, coordinated management, particularly where BLM lands and waters are involved, and it seeks partners to help carry out that work.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement structure, meaning the agency expected active involvement and coordination with recipients rather than a hands-off grant. It was posted and created on Aug 27, 2009, with an application deadline of Sep 10, 2009, and an archive date of Oct 10, 2009. The total estimated funding amount was $150,000, with an award ceiling listed at $25,000 and a floor of $500, and the announcement anticipated making two awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to state governments. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). For access issues or further questions, the listed point of contact was Maria A. Gochis at mgochis@blm.gov, and the announcement referenced Grants.gov for the full posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - BLM UT Aquatics Program FY2009 (BLM UT RFA 09 1627)
What is the BLM UT Aquatics Program FY2009 funding opportunity?
The BLM UT Aquatics Program FY2009 (Funding Opportunity Number BLM UT RFA 09 1627) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of the Interior, cooperative agreement opportunity focused on improving aquatic resource conservation on BLM-managed lands in Utah.
What are the main priorities of this opportunity?
The opportunity supports two connected priorities: (1) implementing on-the-ground recovery and conservation actions for aquatic special status species (including federally threatened and endangered species), and (2) coordinating and partnering on aquatic invasive species (AIS) efforts tied to BLM lands.
What types of species are targeted under the special status species priority?
The program targets aquatic special status species, including federally threatened and endangered species, and other special status species covered by conservation agreements and strategies.
What is the intent behind funding recovery and conservation actions?
The intent is to translate existing recovery plans, conservation agreements, and related strategies into practical field actions that reduce threats, restore habitat, improve population conditions, and support long-term persistence of aquatic species on BLM-managed lands in Utah.
How do recovery plans and conservation agreements relate to the work funded here?
The program is centered on implementing actions identified in threatened and endangered species recovery plans, as well as conservation agreements and strategies for other special status species. These documents generally describe steps to stabilize or rebuild populations across their historic range, address drivers of decline, and monitor progress.
What long-term outcomes does the program aim to achieve for listed species?
The long-term outcome is recovery strong enough that federally listed species could eventually be removed from the Endangered Species Act list (delisted), while species under conservation agreements remain secure enough to avoid becoming listed.
What kinds of on-the-ground actions are implied by the opportunity description?
Based on the description, supported work includes actions that advance habitat restoration and population recovery, and actions that reduce or eliminate known threats so targeted aquatic species can persist over time.
How does the program improve the information base for land and water decisions?
The program emphasizes determining aquatic habitat conditions, species distributions, and areas with potential fisheries habitat. This information is intended to improve how BLM and partners make land and water decisions, and to support more targeted mitigation planning once habitat and species needs are identified.
What types of land uses are mentioned as benefiting from better aquatic information?
The announcement mentions that better information can support land use decisions related to energy development, recreation, grazing management, and other actions, while remaining consistent with BLM policy requirements (referenced as BLM policy 6840).
What is meant by building mitigation plans in a targeted way?
The opportunity indicates that once aquatic habitat and species needs are identified, mitigation plans can be built and applied more precisely. The stated intent is to allow proposed uses to move forward while still protecting and improving aquatic habitats and meeting conservation responsibilities.
What is the aquatic invasive species (AIS) focus of this opportunity?
The second program priority emphasizes cooperative work on aquatic invasive species (AIS) tied to BLM lands. The announcement highlights the need for aggressive, coordinated management and seeks partners to help carry out AIS prevention and management where BLM lands and waters are involved.
Why does the opportunity describe AIS as a public concern?
The announcement describes AIS as a public concern because invasive organisms can outcompete native species for food, displace them from natural habitats, and introduce or spread diseases. It also notes broader impacts to water infrastructure, fishing opportunities, and potential wildlife, public health, and ecosystem impacts.
What infrastructure and water delivery impacts are associated with AIS in the announcement?
The opportunity notes that AIS can obstruct waterways and impair water delivery systems that support municipal, industrial, and irrigation uses.
How can AIS affect recreation and fisheries according to the announcement?
The announcement states that AIS can degrade ecosystems in ways that reduce recreational and commercial fishing opportunities.
What type of funding instrument is being used for this opportunity?
This was a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expected active involvement and coordination with recipients rather than a hands-off grant structure.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the total estimated funding amount for the opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount was $150,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making two awards.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $500, and the award ceiling was $25,000.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was created and posted on Aug 27, 2009. The application deadline was Sep 10, 2009. The archive date was Oct 10, 2009.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
Which agency and department are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Where would applicants have found the full posting?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov for the full posting.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Maria A. Gochis at mgochis@blm.gov.
What geographic area does the program focus on?
The program focuses on aquatic resource conservation on BLM-managed lands in Utah.
Does the description indicate how the program connects conservation with continued land use?
Yes. The announcement indicates that improved habitat and species information can support targeted mitigation planning, with the intent of allowing proposed land uses to proceed while protecting and improving aquatic habitats and meeting conservation responsibilities.
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