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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Rare Plant Research and Ex Situ Conservation of Plants Species 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 Aug 30, 2010 and posted on Aug 30, 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 $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 80,000 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opportunity titled "BLM UT Rare Plant Research and Ex Situ Conservation of Plants Species Project" is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on safeguarding Utah's rare plant biodiversity by collecting and banking seeds from native plants found on BLM-managed public lands, particularly in southwestern Utah and other parts of the state. The core aim is practical conservation: gather enough genetically representative seed to help conserve and maintain wild populations over the long term through ex situ methods, meaning the seeds are preserved outside their natural habitat as a backup against threats such as habitat loss, drought, wildfire, invasive species, and other disturbances that can rapidly reduce small or isolated populations.
A major emphasis of the work is targeted seed collection from high-priority taxa, specifically federally listed threatened and endangered plants, candidate species, and species designated as BLM sensitive. These categories signal plants that are already at elevated risk or are being monitored closely because of vulnerability on public lands. While rare species are the main priority, the project also allows for collection of other native plant species, reflecting a broader restoration and conservation value and aligning with the federal Seeds of Success program, which is designed to build a national supply of genetically appropriate native seed for restoration efforts.
The seed collection and handling requirements are strict and science-driven. The announcement specifies that Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) guidelines and protocols must be carefully followed for rare plant species seed collection, which typically means collecting in a way that avoids harming wild populations, capturing genetic diversity across a population (and potentially across multiple populations), and documenting collections thoroughly so the material remains useful for conservation, research, and potential future reintroduction or augmentation. After collection, seeds must be dried and packaged properly, then placed into long-term storage. The opportunity describes two main preservation pathways: cryogenic storage (very low temperature storage intended to maximize longevity) at either Red Butte Garden or the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, plus additional long-term freezer storage for some seed lots. For other collections, storage and processing would follow Seeds of Success protocols, which are standardized to support future restoration use and to ensure consistency across national seed banking efforts.
There are notable eligibility and capability requirements tied directly to where and how the seed will be stored. To place material at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, the successful applicant must be a CPC member, since CPC membership is required for access to that facility for these conservation collections. The applicant must also have access to long-term freezer storage facilities at Red Butte Garden, University of Utah, which effectively narrows the pool to organizations with established conservation seed banking infrastructure and partnerships. Although the listing states eligible applicants are "unrestricted" in general terms, these technical requirements function as real-world qualifiers because the work depends on specialized facilities and approved preservation channels.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was posted August 30, 2010, with an application deadline of September 10, 2010, and an archive date of October 30, 2010. The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during project execution (as opposed to a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently). The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA program listed is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The expected award amount is $80,000 per award (with both the floor and ceiling listed as $80,000), and the estimated total funding across the opportunity is $400,000, implying multiple awards were anticipated. No cost sharing or matching was required, lowering barriers for qualified conservation partners. For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact provided was Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer at BLM (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov), and the full announcement was hosted through Grants.gov under Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00336.
Overall, the project is designed to turn field-based rare plant seed collection on Utah BLM lands into secure, professionally curated conservation seed holdings, using nationally recognized standards and established seed banking institutions. The intended outcome is a durable insurance policy for rare plant species and a practical resource for future conservation actions, including research, restoration, and population recovery work if natural populations decline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this BLM funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM UT Rare Plant Research and Ex Situ Conservation of Plants Species Project."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during project execution.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to safeguard Utah's rare plant biodiversity by collecting and banking seeds from native plants found on BLM-managed public lands. The project is focused on practical, long-term conservation by preserving seeds outside their natural habitat (ex situ conservation) as a backup against threats that can rapidly reduce small or isolated plant populations.
What does "ex situ conservation" mean in this project?
Ex situ conservation means the seeds are preserved outside their natural habitat. In this project, seeds are collected from wild populations on BLM-managed lands and then dried, packaged, and stored in long-term conservation facilities to serve as a backup resource for the future.
Why is seed banking being used as a conservation strategy?
Seed banking is intended to provide a durable "insurance policy" for rare plants. It creates secure, professionally curated seed holdings that can support long-term conservation and can be used for future research, restoration, or recovery actions if natural populations decline.
Where is the project geographically focused?
The project focuses on BLM-managed public lands in Utah, particularly in southwestern Utah, and also includes other parts of the state.
Which plant species are the highest priority for seed collection?
High-priority seed collection targets include federally listed threatened and endangered plant species, candidate species, and species designated as BLM sensitive.
Are only rare plants eligible for collection under this project?
No. While rare species are the main priority, the project also allows collection of other native plant species. This broader collection approach supports restoration and conservation value and aligns with the federal Seeds of Success program.
How does this project relate to the Seeds of Success program?
The opportunity aligns with Seeds of Success, a federal program designed to build a national supply of genetically appropriate native seed for restoration efforts. For non-rare collections, storage and processing would follow Seeds of Success protocols.
What collection standards must be followed for rare plant species?
For rare plant species, Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) guidelines and protocols must be carefully followed. These protocols typically emphasize avoiding harm to wild populations, capturing genetic diversity, and thoroughly documenting collections so the seed remains useful for conservation, research, and potential future reintroduction or augmentation.
What happens to seeds after they are collected?
After collection, seeds must be dried and packaged properly and then placed into long-term storage. The announcement describes cryogenic storage at approved facilities, plus additional long-term freezer storage for some seed lots, depending on the collection type and applicable protocols.
What long-term storage options are described in the announcement?
The opportunity describes two main long-term preservation pathways for the conservation collections: cryogenic storage at either Red Butte Garden or the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, and additional long-term freezer storage for some seed lots.
Which facilities are specifically mentioned for cryogenic storage?
Two facilities are specifically mentioned: Red Butte Garden and the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation.
Are there special eligibility requirements related to seed storage at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation?
Yes. To place material at the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation, the successful applicant must be a Center for Plant Conservation (CPC) member, because CPC membership is required for access to that facility for these conservation collections.
Is access to Red Butte Garden facilities required?
Yes. The applicant must have access to long-term freezer storage facilities at Red Butte Garden, University of Utah. This is a capability requirement tied to how and where the seed will be stored.
If the announcement says eligibility is "unrestricted," what practical limitations are still described?
Although eligible applicants are described as "unrestricted" in general terms, the announcement also includes technical and facility-related requirements (such as CPC membership for certain storage and access to long-term freezer storage at Red Butte Garden). These requirements function as real-world qualifiers because the project depends on specialized facilities and approved preservation channels.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program listed is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00336.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through Grants.gov.
What is the expected award amount per award?
The expected award amount is $80,000 per award. The announcement lists both the floor and the ceiling as $80,000.
What is the estimated total funding for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $400,000, implying multiple awards were anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
When was the opportunity posted and when was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2010, and the application deadline was September 10, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 30, 2010.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The point of contact listed is Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer at BLM.
What contact details are provided for the listed point of contact?
The phone number provided is (801) 539-4178 and the email address provided is mariagochis@blm.gov.
What conservation threats is this project intended to address?
The project is positioned as a backup against threats that can quickly reduce rare plant populations, including habitat loss, drought, wildfire, invasive species, and other disturbances.
What are the intended long-term outcomes of the project?
The intended outcome is to convert field-based seed collection on Utah BLM lands into secure, professionally curated conservation seed holdings. These holdings are meant to support long-term conservation and provide practical resources for future conservation actions, including research, restoration, and population recovery work if natural populations decline.
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