Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00327
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Colorado Plateau Native Plant Initiative Support Program" 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, 2010 and posted on Aug 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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 BLM UT Colorado Plateau Native Plant Initiative Support Program (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00327) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support native plant restoration work across the Colorado Plateau. The central aim is to focus on plant species that have already been identified as priorities for seed or plant material collection in the region, then use those collections to strengthen restoration capacity on public lands. By investing in targeted collections and the early steps of building reliable supply chains, the program is meant to help increase the availability of native plant materials that are well suited to the Plateau's landscapes and climate, and that can be deployed in a cost-effective way when restoration projects are planned and funded.
A key theme of the opportunity is building toward an adequate supply of regionally adapted native plant materials. In practical terms, that means collecting native seeds (and potentially other plant materials, depending on project needs) from appropriate source locations within the Colorado Plateau so that the genetic stock is matched to local conditions. The BLM’s intent is not only to support immediate collection work but also to encourage the development of a commercial native seed industry that can reliably produce diverse native seed mixes for future restoration. This reflects a common challenge in large-scale land rehabilitation: even when the need for revegetation is clear, restoration can stall if there is not enough native seed available in the right species, quantities, and ecotypes.
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources and is tied to CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). It was structured to make a single expected award, with an estimated total program funding amount of $250,000 listed in the announcement. The specific award amount for this competition was set as both the ceiling and the floor at $75,000, indicating that the award size was fixed rather than a range, and applicants would be proposing work that fits that defined funding level. There was no cost share or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide non-federal match to be considered.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the program was open to a wide variety of applicant types as long as they met any conditions described in the full announcement. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, the BLM anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, which often includes coordination on priorities, technical direction, or shared decision-making around collection targets and how the resulting materials will be integrated into BLM restoration planning.
The announcement was posted on August 27, 2010, with the application window running to a closing date of September 10, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on November 30, 2010. Applicants who needed help accessing the announcement were directed to contact Andrea J. Ramos at the Bureau of Land Management (phone 801-539-4145, email aramos@blm.gov). The listing also referenced Grants.gov as the location for the full announcement details and application materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM UT Colorado Plateau Native Plant Initiative Support Program?
The BLM UT Colorado Plateau Native Plant Initiative Support Program (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00327) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement. It is designed to support native plant restoration work across the Colorado Plateau, with a strong emphasis on increasing the supply and availability of regionally adapted native plant materials for restoration on public lands.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to focus on plant species that have already been identified as priorities for seed or plant material collection within the Colorado Plateau. The program supports targeted collections and the early steps of building reliable supply chains so that restoration projects can access native plant materials that match local landscapes and climate, and can be deployed cost-effectively when restoration projects are planned and funded.
What types of activities does the program aim to support?
Based on the announcement description, the program aims to support native seed collection (and potentially other plant materials depending on project needs) from appropriate source locations within the Colorado Plateau. The work is intended to strengthen restoration capacity by helping establish a more adequate supply of regionally adapted native plant materials and by supporting early supply-chain development for future restoration needs.
What is meant by "regionally adapted native plant materials" in this opportunity?
In practical terms, the opportunity describes regionally adapted materials as native seeds (and potentially other plant materials) collected from appropriate source locations in the Colorado Plateau so the genetic stock is matched to local conditions. This emphasis reflects the need for restoration materials that are suited to the Plateau's landscapes and climate.
Why does the opportunity emphasize building a supply of native plant materials?
The announcement highlights a common restoration challenge: even when restoration needs are clear, projects can stall if there is not enough native seed available in the right species, quantities, and ecotypes. By investing in targeted collections and early supply-chain steps, the program is intended to increase the availability of suitable native plant materials and support more consistent restoration implementation.
Does this program relate to developing a commercial native seed industry?
Yes. The BLM's intent, as described in the opportunity, is not only to support immediate collection work but also to encourage development of a commercial native seed industry that can reliably produce diverse native seed mixes for future restoration across the Colorado Plateau.
What kind of grant mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. The announcement indicates that BLM anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, which can include coordination on priorities, technical direction, or shared decision-making on collection targets and how resulting materials will be integrated into BLM restoration planning.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is L10AS00327.
What program area/category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.231, described as Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The announcement was structured to make a single expected award.
What was the estimated total program funding amount?
The estimated total program funding amount listed in the announcement was $250,000.
What was the award amount for this competition?
The specific award amount for this competition was fixed at $75,000. The announcement listed both the ceiling and the floor as $75,000, indicating applicants were expected to propose work that fit that defined funding level rather than within a range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there was no cost share or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide a non-federal match to be considered.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted. This indicates the program was open to a wide variety of applicant types, as long as they met any conditions described in the full announcement.
What geographic area does the program focus on?
The program focuses on native plant restoration work across the Colorado Plateau and emphasizes collecting from appropriate source locations within the Colorado Plateau.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on August 27, 2010. The application window ran to a closing date of September 10, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on November 30, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application materials?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the location for the full announcement details and application materials.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the announcement were directed to contact Andrea J. Ramos at the Bureau of Land Management. The contact information provided was phone: 801-539-4145 and email: aramos@blm.gov.
How does BLM expect the collected materials to be used?
The opportunity description indicates collections are meant to strengthen restoration capacity on public lands and to be integrated into BLM restoration planning. The broader intent is to ensure regionally adapted native plant materials can be deployed cost-effectively when restoration projects are planned and funded.
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