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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM UT Youth Project Habitat Improvement for Ute Ladies Tresses, Woody Invasive Control within GSENM" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2011 and posted on Mar 23, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $72,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $72,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) posted a discretionary grant opportunity titled "BLM UT Youth Project Habitat Improvement for Ute Ladies Tresses, Woody Invasive Control within GSENM" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00055). The project is centered in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM) and is being advanced in partnership with Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) through the Escalante River Watershed Partnership. The main purpose is twofold: improve natural resources by reducing harmful woody invasive plants, and support youth conservation corps employment in a way that helps preserve and create jobs while promoting economic recovery.
The work itself is a focused woody invasive control effort in the Deer Creek and Boulder Creek tributaries of the Escalante River. The scope is substantial, covering a total of 649 acres, and crews should expect a wide range of field conditions. Some locations contain scattered, isolated trees, while other areas have dense patches that require sustained cutting and treatment. Because the project area is spread out and terrain can be challenging, the announcement notes that some sections may be covered more efficiently if the crew can split into smaller groups for day hikes to reach and treat more ground. Crews will also need to be comfortable operating from different types of campsites, ranging from frontcountry access to backcountry settings, which implies variable logistics, limited services at times, and a need for strong field safety planning.
Operationally, the project emphasizes precise, time-sensitive treatment methods. Crews will cut and apply herbicide to Russian olive and tamarisk, two common invasive riparian tree species in the Southwest that can displace native vegetation and alter river corridor habitat. The cutting requirements are described as exact: trees must be cut as close to the ground as possible and with a horizontal cut. Immediately after cutting, herbicide must be applied to the outer perimeter of the stump, targeting the cambium layer, and it must be done within ten minutes of the cut to maximize effectiveness. In some situations, rather than cutting, trees may be girdled and then treated with herbicide. The project also anticipates a range of debris management approaches depending on site conditions and the amount of cut material. Methods mentioned include bucking trees into smaller pieces, constructing slash piles, or placing material in the river where appropriate, reflecting the reality that riparian projects often require flexible disposal strategies driven by access, safety, and habitat considerations.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category, with CFDA number 15.230 (Invasive and Noxious Plant Management). The announcement anticipated a single award, with total funding set at $72,000, and both the award floor and ceiling listed as $72,000, meaning the award amount was essentially fixed rather than a range. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, which can make participation more feasible for conservation corps sponsors and partner organizations that may not have additional cash match available.
Eligibility was broad and included many common public and nonprofit entities that sponsor or operate youth conservation corps programs. Eligible applicants included federally recognized tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties, cities/townships, special districts, and state governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled higher education institutions, public/Indian housing authorities, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting date and creation date were March 23, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 22, 2011, and an archive date of May 31, 2011, indicating this was a time-limited solicitation from 2011.
For applicants seeking the full announcement details and application instructions, the notice referenced Grants.gov as the source for the complete posting. The listed contact for assistance accessing the announcement was Maria Gochis in the BLM Grants Management Office (phone 801-539-4178, email mariagochis@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this BLM grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM UT Youth Project Habitat Improvement for Ute Ladies Tresses, Woody Invasive Control within GSENM."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00055.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the activity category for the award?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 15.230 (Invasive and Noxious Plant Management).
Where will the project take place?
The project is centered in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (GSENM), specifically in the Deer Creek and Boulder Creek tributaries of the Escalante River.
Who is the project being advanced in partnership with?
The project is being advanced in partnership with Grand Staircase Escalante Partners (GSEP) through the Escalante River Watershed Partnership.
What are the main goals of the project?
The purpose is twofold: (1) improve natural resources by reducing harmful woody invasive plants, and (2) support youth conservation corps employment to help preserve and create jobs while promoting economic recovery.
What work is funded under this project?
The work is focused woody invasive control in riparian areas, including cutting and herbicide application (and in some cases girdling with herbicide treatment) for targeted invasive tree species.
Which invasive species are specifically targeted?
The announcement specifically identifies Russian olive and tamarisk as target species for cutting and herbicide treatment.
How large is the treatment area?
The scope covers a total of 649 acres.
What kinds of field conditions should crews expect?
The announcement notes a wide range of field conditions, including areas with scattered, isolated trees and other areas with dense patches requiring sustained cutting and treatment. Terrain can be challenging and the project area is spread out.
Does the announcement suggest crews may need to split into smaller groups?
Yes. Because of the spread-out project area and challenging terrain, the notice indicates some sections may be covered more efficiently if crews can split into smaller groups for day hikes to reach and treat more ground.
What camping and logistics should crews be prepared for?
Crews should be comfortable operating from different types of campsites ranging from frontcountry access to backcountry settings. This implies variable logistics, limited services at times, and a need for strong field safety planning.
What are the cutting requirements for invasive tree treatment?
The requirements are described as exact: trees must be cut as close to the ground as possible and with a horizontal cut.
How quickly must herbicide be applied after cutting?
Herbicide must be applied immediately after cutting, and within ten minutes of the cut to maximize effectiveness.
Where exactly is herbicide applied on the stump?
The herbicide must be applied to the outer perimeter of the stump, targeting the cambium layer.
Are there treatment methods other than cutting?
Yes. In some situations, trees may be girdled and then treated with herbicide.
How should debris from cut trees be handled?
The project anticipates multiple debris management approaches depending on site conditions and the amount of cut material. Methods mentioned include bucking trees into smaller pieces, constructing slash piles, or placing material in the river where appropriate.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total funding amount is $72,000.
Is the award amount a range or a fixed amount?
It is essentially fixed. The award floor is $72,000 and the award ceiling is also $72,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included: federally recognized tribal governments; state governments; local governments (counties, cities/townships, special districts); independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; public/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was March 23, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was April 22, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 31, 2011.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application instructions?
The notice referenced Grants.gov as the source for the complete posting.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Maria Gochis in the BLM Grants Management Office. Phone: 801-539-4178. Email: mariagochis@blm.gov.
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