Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00161
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Study of the Dwarf Bear Claw Poppy in Washington County, Utah" 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 30, 2013 and posted on Jul 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $12,000.00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opportunity titled "BLM UT Study of the Dwarf Bear Claw Poppy in Washington County, Utah" (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00161) is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on research and conservation of the dwarf bear claw poppy, an endangered plant protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. This species has a very limited range and occurs only in western Washington County, Utah, where it exists in seven known populations. Recent research has documented notable differences among these populations in key reproductive traits, including the number of fruits produced per flower, the number of seeds per fruit, and overall seed weight. The purpose of this project is to build on those findings by running a coordinated set of field and experimental studies across all seven populations to better understand what is driving those reproductive differences and what that means for long-term recovery planning.
A major component of the work centers on pollinator ecology and pollination success. The project calls for structured observations of flowers to document which insects are visiting, followed by collecting visiting insects so they can be identified and counted. Alongside the insect work, selected flowers will be assessed for pollen loads by counting pollen grains, then tagging those flowers so researchers can track whether pollen deposition translates into fruit set. This is meant to connect pollinator activity and pollen delivery with actual reproductive outcomes, rather than simply listing visitor species.
The opportunity also emphasizes controlled breeding and genetic-constraint questions through experimental hand-pollination trials. The study design specifically aims to test whether smaller poppy populations may suffer greater genetic limitations than larger ones, which could show up as reduced compatibility, lower seed set, or poorer fruit development. To estimate and compare the number of successful "mating types" (a practical way to evaluate compatibility patterns among plants), the project proposes cross-pollinating at least three flowers on each of roughly 15 to 25 plants. Donor pollen would come from three different flowers located at varying distances from the recipient plant, allowing comparisons that may reveal whether proximity affects mating success (for example, through relatedness or localized pollen movement). The results would then be compared among populations using the same reproductive measures that previously showed differences: fruits per flower, seeds per fruit, and fruit weight.
Finally, the project includes labeled-pollen studies at each population to directly measure pollen movement, including whether and how pollen may move between populations. This part of the work is intended to clarify connectivity and gene flow across the landscape, information that can be critical for managing fragmented endangered plant populations and deciding where protection, augmentation, or habitat management might be most effective.
In terms of funding and administration, the program was posted July 30, 2013, with an application closing date of August 15, 2013, and an archive date of September 30, 2013. The expected number of awards was one. The estimated total funding amount listed is $50,000, while the award ceiling and floor are both stated as $12,000, indicating a fixed award size for the individual cooperative agreement despite a larger program estimate appearing in the listing. No cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity is listed as open eligibility ("unrestricted"), meaning it was broadly available to many types of applicants, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement on Grants.gov. The CFDA number is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), placing it within federal natural resource conservation and management activities.
For applicants or others needing access help or administrative guidance, the listing provides contacts at BLM: Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov), and Andrea J. Ramos, Contracting Officer (801-539-4145, aramos@blm.gov). The full opportunity details were hosted through Grants.gov via the link provided in the announcement.
FAQs: BLM UT Study of the Dwarf Bear Claw Poppy in Washington County, Utah (L13AS00161)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM UT Study of the Dwarf Bear Claw Poppy in Washington County, Utah."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00161.
What agency is offering this grant?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to support research and conservation of the dwarf bear claw poppy, an endangered plant, by conducting coordinated field and experimental studies across all seven known populations to better understand differences in reproductive traits and what those differences mean for long-term recovery planning.
Which species is the focus of this project?
The project focuses on the dwarf bear claw poppy, a plant protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Where does the dwarf bear claw poppy occur?
Based on the listing, the species occurs only in western Washington County, Utah.
How many known populations are included in the study?
There are seven known populations, and the project is intended to run studies across all seven.
Why is BLM studying differences among the seven populations?
Recent research documented notable differences among populations in key reproductive traits, including fruits per flower, seeds per fruit, and overall seed weight. This project builds on those findings to identify what is driving those differences.
What reproductive traits are being evaluated or compared?
The opportunity highlights comparisons using reproductive measures that previously showed differences: the number of fruits produced per flower, the number of seeds per fruit, and fruit weight (and related measures such as seed weight).
What is the pollinator ecology component of the work?
The project includes structured observations of flowers to document insect visitation. Visiting insects are then collected so they can be identified and counted.
How does the project connect pollinator activity to actual plant reproduction?
Selected flowers will be assessed for pollen loads by counting pollen grains, and those flowers will be tagged so researchers can track whether pollen deposition results in fruit set. The goal is to link visitor activity and pollen delivery to reproductive outcomes.
What is meant by assessing "pollen loads" in this study?
In this project, pollen load assessment refers to counting pollen grains on selected flowers to quantify pollen deposition.
What happens after a flower is assessed for pollen load?
The flower is tagged so researchers can later determine whether the measured pollen deposition translates into fruit set.
Does the opportunity include experimental hand-pollination trials?
Yes. A major experimental component is controlled breeding via hand-pollination trials.
What is the goal of the hand-pollination trials?
The design aims to test whether smaller populations experience greater genetic limitations than larger populations, potentially appearing as reduced compatibility, lower seed set, or poorer fruit development.
How many plants and flowers are planned for the cross-pollination work?
The proposed design calls for cross-pollinating at least three flowers on each of roughly 15 to 25 plants.
How is donor pollen selected for the hand-pollination trials?
Donor pollen is intended to come from three different flowers located at varying distances from the recipient plant, allowing comparisons that may show whether proximity affects mating success.
Why does the study vary the distance between donor and recipient plants?
The listing indicates this is to evaluate whether proximity affects mating success, potentially due to relatedness among nearby plants or localized pollen movement.
What does the opportunity mean by "mating types"?
The study uses the concept of successful "mating types" as a practical way to evaluate compatibility patterns among plants, based on outcomes from cross-pollination attempts.
How will results be compared among populations?
The results are intended to be compared among populations using the same reproductive measures highlighted in prior research (fruits per flower, seeds per fruit, and fruit weight).
What are labeled-pollen studies, and why are they included?
The project includes labeled-pollen studies at each population to directly measure pollen movement, including whether and how pollen moves between populations. This is intended to clarify connectivity and gene flow, which can inform management of fragmented endangered plant populations.
Is movement of pollen between populations part of the research questions?
Yes. The labeled-pollen work is specifically intended to assess whether and how pollen may move between populations.
How can the pollen movement information be used for conservation planning?
The listing notes that understanding connectivity and gene flow can be critical for managing fragmented endangered plant populations and deciding where protection, augmentation, or habitat management may be most effective.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 15, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 30, 2013.
How many awards were expected?
The expected number of awards was one.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $50,000.
What is the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are stated as $12,000, indicating a fixed award size for the individual cooperative agreement.
Why do the listing amounts show both $50,000 total funding and a $12,000 award size?
The information provided indicates that the listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $50,000, while also stating an award ceiling and floor of $12,000. Based on the text, this suggests the individual cooperative agreement amount is fixed at $12,000 even though a larger program estimate appears in the overall listing.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligibility is listed as "unrestricted" (open eligibility), meaning it was broadly available to many types of applicants, subject to any details or clarifications in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.231.
What program area does CFDA 15.231 represent?
CFDA 15.231 is identified as Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, placing it within federal natural resource conservation and management activities.
Where were the full opportunity details posted?
The full opportunity details were hosted through Grants.gov via the link provided in the announcement.
Who can be contacted for grants management questions?
Maria Gochis is listed as the Grants Management Officer. Phone: 801-539-4178. Email: mariagochis@blm.gov.
Who can be contacted for contracting questions?
Andrea J. Ramos is listed as the Contracting Officer. Phone: 801-539-4145. Email: aramos@blm.gov.
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