Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00244
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Utah Colorado Plateau Native Plant Program Biological Soil Crust Research" 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 Sep 12, 2013 and posted on Sep 4, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 16, 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 $50,000.00 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) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "BLM Utah Colorado Plateau Native Plant Program Biological Soil Crust Research" (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00244) focused on advancing research into biological soil crusts on the Colorado Plateau. The central purpose of the project is to generate scientific findings that directly improve understanding of complex biological soil crust ecosystems, including how these crust communities function, develop, and contribute to overall land health. A major emphasis is on producing knowledge that can be applied in real-world restoration settings, particularly by improving the development and use of biological soil materials intended to rebuild or rehabilitate damaged crusts and associated native plant ecosystems across the region.
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that BLM expected to be involved in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as through collaboration, coordination, or technical input. The activity category was natural resources, and it was associated with CFDA number 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The announcement anticipated a single award, indicating the agency likely intended to support one project team or lead institution to carry out the work under the program.
Funding for the project was modest and targeted: the estimated total funding was $50,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $10,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds or in-kind contributions as a condition of receiving the award. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, effectively open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text on Grants.gov.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on September 4, 2013, with an original closing date of September 18, 2013, later reflected as a current closing date of September 16, 2013. The listing was archived on September 30, 2013. For applicants needing access help or additional guidance, the point of contact was Andrea J. Ramos at the BLM, reachable by phone at 801-539-4145 or by email at aramos@blm.gov. The full announcement and any detailed technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions were provided through Grants.gov via the linked posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM Utah Colorado Plateau Native Plant Program Biological Soil Crust Research."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00244.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to generate scientific findings that improve understanding of biological soil crust ecosystems on the Colorado Plateau, including how crust communities function and develop and how they contribute to overall land health.
What geographic area is the research focused on?
The focus is the Colorado Plateau region.
What kinds of ecosystems or resources does the work focus on?
The work focuses on complex biological soil crust ecosystems and their role in land health, along with connections to native plant ecosystems in the region.
Is the project intended to be applied or purely academic?
The project places a major emphasis on producing knowledge that can be applied in real-world restoration settings, especially to improve the development and use of biological soil materials used to rebuild or rehabilitate damaged crusts and associated native plant ecosystems.
What is meant by "biological soil materials" in this context?
Based on the announcement summary, biological soil materials are materials intended to help rebuild or rehabilitate damaged biological soil crusts as part of restoration efforts. The opportunity emphasizes improving how these materials are developed and used for restoration across the region.
What type of award instrument is this?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates BLM expected to be involved beyond providing funds, such as through collaboration, coordination, and/or technical input during the project.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is natural resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
How many awards was BLM expecting to make?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding was $50,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor was $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any details or clarifications contained in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 4, 2013.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original closing date was September 18, 2013, and it was later reflected as a current closing date of September 16, 2013.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on September 30, 2013.
Where were the full announcement and submission instructions provided?
The full announcement, including detailed technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions, was provided through the Grants.gov posting.
Who can I contact for access help or additional guidance?
The point of contact listed was Andrea J. Ramos at BLM. Phone: 801-539-4145. Email: aramos@blm.gov.
Where should applicants look for evaluation criteria and technical requirements?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the linked posting, where the announcement stated the detailed technical requirements and evaluation criteria were provided.
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