Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00050
Apply for L16AS00050
- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Utah Goose Creek Milkvetch Conservation Agreement Compliance Monitoring Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 15, 2016 and posted on Mar 15, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $14,000.00 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 Utah Goose Creek Milkvetch Conservation Agreement Compliance Monitoring Project is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity focused on coordinated conservation monitoring for Goose Creek milkvetch (Astragalus anserinus) across Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. In 2015, the species was found "not warranted" for listing under the Endangered Species Act, and a major reason that decision could be supported was the existence of a formal Conservation Agreement and Strategy signed in July 2015. That agreement brought together three Bureau of Land Management districts (Twin Falls, Idaho; Elko, Nevada; and West Desert, Utah) along with three U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service offices (Idaho State office, Nevada office, and the Utah Ecological Services Field Office). This grant is meant to help carry out the commitments in that agreement by funding consistent, multi-state monitoring and related biological work.
The main purpose of the project is to improve how the species is tracked over time and across its full range. During the earlier ESA listing review, monitoring data differed from state to state, making it hard to compare results or understand what was happening rangewide. This project aims to streamline both short-term and long-term monitoring so that BLM and research partners can collect more standardized information across all three states. By using a unified approach, managers can more confidently detect whether populations are stable, increasing, or declining, and then adjust management practices before the species faces renewed risk of ESA listing.
Work funded under this opportunity centers on implementing a multi-state monitoring plan and producing clearer science on three key areas: population trends, demography, and seed dormancy biology. "Population trends" refers to whether the number of plants and occupied sites are changing over time. "Demography" focuses on how the population functions, such as survival, recruitment, and life-stage structure, which can reveal why a population might be changing rather than just whether it is changing. The seed dormancy component addresses how long seeds remain viable and what conditions trigger germination, information that is often crucial for understanding resilience, recovery after disturbance, and the effectiveness of conservation actions.
From a compliance standpoint, the project explicitly supports BLM in meeting its obligations under the 2015 Conservation Agreement and Strategy. Because that agreement played a role in the earlier decision not to list the species, maintaining credible monitoring is important both for ongoing conservation and for demonstrating that conservation commitments are being implemented. The notice also states that all signatories to the 2015 agreement support the monitoring strategy, signaling that the project is intended to be collaborative and aligned across agencies and states.
In terms of public benefit, the project is framed as helping conserve Goose Creek milkvetch on public lands and improving accountability and effectiveness in species management. Better monitoring and clearer biological understanding can help land managers make earlier, more informed decisions that reduce the likelihood of future ESA listing, which can also reduce the chance of more restrictive emergency measures later. The outcome is expected to be better long-term conservation of the plant in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada, backed by more consistent data and a shared monitoring framework.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM), offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231 in the natural resources category. Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to applicants, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00050) was posted March 15, 2016, with an application closing date of May 15, 2016. The expected award is a single cooperative agreement with a maximum award amount (ceiling) of $14,000.
FAQs: BLM Utah Goose Creek Milkvetch Conservation Agreement Compliance Monitoring Project
What is the BLM Utah Goose Creek Milkvetch Conservation Agreement Compliance Monitoring Project?
It is a small, targeted federal funding opportunity focused on coordinated conservation monitoring for Goose Creek milkvetch (Astragalus anserinus) across Utah, Idaho, and Nevada. The funding is intended to support consistent, multi-state monitoring and related biological work tied to a formal Conservation Agreement and Strategy signed in July 2015.
Which species does this grant opportunity focus on?
The project focuses on Goose Creek milkvetch (Astragalus anserinus), a plant species managed across parts of Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.
Why is monitoring Goose Creek milkvetch important in this opportunity?
The opportunity is designed to improve how the species is tracked over time and across its full range. During an earlier Endangered Species Act (ESA) listing review, monitoring data differed from state to state, making rangewide comparisons difficult. Standardized monitoring is intended to help managers detect whether populations are stable, increasing, or declining and to adjust management practices before renewed ESA listing risk emerges.
How does this project relate to the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
In 2015, Goose Creek milkvetch was found "not warranted" for listing under the ESA. A key reason that decision could be supported was the existence of a formal Conservation Agreement and Strategy signed in July 2015. This funding opportunity supports implementation of monitoring commitments that help maintain credible conservation efforts and demonstrate that the agreement is being carried out.
What is the 2015 Conservation Agreement and Strategy mentioned in the notice?
It is a formal agreement signed in July 2015 that brought together multiple Bureau of Land Management (BLM) districts and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) offices to coordinate conservation actions for Goose Creek milkvetch. The monitoring strategy supported by this grant is part of fulfilling commitments under that agreement.
Which agencies and offices are involved as signatories to the 2015 agreement?
The agreement included three BLM districts (Twin Falls, Idaho; Elko, Nevada; and West Desert, Utah) and three USFWS offices (Idaho State office, Nevada office, and the Utah Ecological Services Field Office). The notice indicates all signatories support the monitoring strategy.
What is the primary purpose of the funded work?
The primary purpose is to implement a unified, multi-state monitoring plan and improve rangewide tracking of Goose Creek milkvetch so data are more consistent and comparable across Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.
What specific types of work does the project emphasize?
The notice describes three key scientific focus areas tied to the monitoring effort: (1) population trends, (2) demography, and (3) seed dormancy biology. These are meant to produce clearer, standardized information to support management decisions.
What does "population trends" mean in the context of this project?
Population trends refer to whether the number of plants and occupied sites are changing over time. This helps determine if populations are stable, increasing, or declining across the species' range.
What does "demography" mean in the context of this project?
Demography focuses on how the population functions over time, such as survival, recruitment, and life-stage structure. This can help explain why a population is changing, not just whether it is changing.
What is meant by "seed dormancy biology" in this opportunity?
Seed dormancy biology addresses how long seeds remain viable and what conditions trigger germination. This type of information can be important for understanding resilience, recovery after disturbance, and the effectiveness of conservation actions.
Why does the notice stress a "multi-state" and "standardized" approach?
Because earlier monitoring data differed between states, it was difficult to compare results or understand rangewide conditions. A standardized approach is intended to streamline short-term and long-term monitoring so partners can collect consistent information across all three states.
How does this project support BLM compliance responsibilities?
The project explicitly supports BLM in meeting obligations under the 2015 Conservation Agreement and Strategy. Maintaining credible monitoring helps demonstrate conservation commitments are being implemented, which was relevant to the prior ESA listing decision.
What public benefit is expected from the project?
The project is framed as helping conserve Goose Creek milkvetch on public lands, improving accountability and effectiveness in species management, and enabling earlier, more informed decisions that may reduce the likelihood of future ESA listing and the potential for restrictive emergency measures later.
Which states are covered by the monitoring effort?
The work is intended to cover the full range described in the notice across Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.
What type of federal funding instrument is expected?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement through the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM).
Is this a discretionary or mandatory funding opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.231 in the natural resources category.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to applicants, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may be included in the full announcement.
How many awards are expected and what is the maximum award amount?
The notice states an expected single cooperative agreement award with a maximum (ceiling) amount of $14,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00050.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 15, 2016, and the application closing date was May 15, 2016.
What is the intended outcome of funding this project?
The intended outcome is better long-term conservation of Goose Creek milkvetch in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada, supported by more consistent data, clearer biological understanding, and a shared monitoring framework that helps inform management actions.
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