Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00042
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Utah Rare and Native Plant, Pollinator and Restoration Studies on BLM Administered Lands in Utah 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 Feb 25, 2016 and posted on Feb 25, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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 $100,000.00 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 Rare and Native Plant, Pollinator and Restoration Studies on BLM Administered Lands in Utah Project" is a U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM) funding opportunity aimed at continuing ongoing, long-term work on native and rare plant species found on BLM-administered lands in Utah. The project is structured to build on existing Cooperative Agreement partnerships that have already been supporting plant conservation, research, and restoration-oriented activities across the state. In practical terms, the opportunity is focused on keeping continuity in field-based and science-informed efforts that help identify, conserve, and support the recovery of important native flora, including species of special concern and rare endemics.
A central part of the work involves studies and activities related to native and rare plants, including well-known Utah examples such as White River and Graham's penstemons and the Gierisch mallow. These kinds of species are often closely tied to specific habitats and can be vulnerable to disturbance, habitat loss, invasive species pressure, altered fire regimes, drought, and other stressors. By funding continued work through established partnerships, BLM is essentially supporting the steady, multi-year effort that is often required to understand these plants' distributions, ecological needs, and best management strategies, and to translate that information into on-the-ground conservation and restoration decisions.
Seed collection is a major deliverable emphasized in the opportunity. The project continues collection of native seeds for the Seeds of Success program as well as for the BLM Native Plant Materials Development Program. These programs are designed to improve the availability of locally appropriate native plant materials for restoration and rehabilitation projects, which can be crucial in the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau contexts where post-disturbance recovery can be slow and where matching plant materials to site conditions can strongly influence restoration success. Alongside these broader native seed efforts, the project also calls for continued collection of rare and native seed for conservation storage and for educational studies. Conservation storage helps safeguard genetic diversity and provides a reserve that can support future conservation actions, research, or carefully planned reintroduction and augmentation projects when appropriate.
Although the title references pollinators and restoration studies, the core description highlights plant and seed-focused conservation work that supports broader ecosystem goals. Native plant conservation and pollinator health are tightly linked, since many native plants depend on pollinators for reproduction and many pollinators rely on diverse native plant communities for nectar, pollen, and habitat. Similarly, restoration success often depends on having the right native plant species and genetically appropriate seed sources available at the right time, particularly after wildfire, land disturbance, or habitat degradation.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument, reflecting an expectation of substantial involvement and collaboration between the federal agency and the recipient during project implementation. The opportunity number is L16AS00042, and it is associated with the Natural Resources funding activity category. It references CFDA numbers 15.231, and the eligible applicant pool is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the caveat that applicants should pay attention to any additional eligibility clarifications that may exist in the full announcement. The total maximum award amount is listed as an award ceiling of $100,000, with BLM expecting to make one award. Key dates provided include a posted date of February 25, 2016, a creation date of February 25, 2016, and a closing date of April 25, 2016.
Overall, the opportunity is designed to sustain and extend proven conservation and applied research work that supports BLM's land management mission in Utah. By funding ongoing studies and seed collection for both restoration programs and conservation storage, the project contributes to DOI and broader federal priorities around native plant conservation, ecological resilience, and the capacity to respond effectively to disturbance and long-term environmental change on public lands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM Utah Rare and Native Plant, Pollinator and Restoration Studies project?
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM) supports continued, long-term work focused on native and rare plant species on BLM-administered lands in Utah. It is designed to maintain continuity of field-based and science-informed conservation, research, and restoration activities already underway through established Cooperative Agreement partnerships.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to sustain and extend ongoing efforts to identify, conserve, and support recovery of important native flora in Utah, including species of special concern and rare endemics. The opportunity emphasizes multi-year continuity because rare plant conservation and effective restoration often require long-term study, repeated field work, and applied management follow-through.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The offering agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM).
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is intended to occur on BLM-administered lands in Utah.
What types of activities does the project support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities center on native and rare plant conservation and related studies, with a strong emphasis on seed collection. The project is framed as field-based and science-informed, supporting research and restoration-oriented work that can be used in on-the-ground conservation and restoration decisions.
Which plant species are specifically mentioned as examples?
The opportunity description highlights Utah examples such as White River and Graham's penstemons and the Gierisch mallow, representing rare or sensitive native plants often associated with specific habitats.
Why does the opportunity emphasize long-term and ongoing work?
The opportunity is intended to build on existing Cooperative Agreement partnerships and maintain continuity in conservation and research efforts. Rare and native plant work often requires sustained, multi-year monitoring and study to understand distributions, ecological needs, and best management strategies, and then translate that information into practical conservation and restoration actions.
What threats or stressors to rare and native plants are noted in the opportunity description?
The description notes that these plants can be vulnerable to disturbance, habitat loss, invasive species pressure, altered fire regimes, drought, and other stressors.
What is the role of seed collection in this project?
Seed collection is described as a major deliverable. The project continues collection of native seeds for the Seeds of Success program and for the BLM Native Plant Materials Development Program. It also calls for continued collection of rare and native seed for conservation storage and for educational studies.
What is the Seeds of Success program in the context of this opportunity?
Within this opportunity, Seeds of Success is a program supported through continued collection of native seeds, aimed at improving the availability of locally appropriate native plant materials used in restoration and rehabilitation efforts.
What is the BLM Native Plant Materials Development Program in the context of this opportunity?
In this opportunity, it is a program supported through native seed collection to help ensure that suitable native plant materials are available for restoration and rehabilitation projects, where using locally appropriate materials can influence restoration success.
What does "conservation storage" mean here, and why is it included?
Conservation storage refers to collecting and storing rare and native seed to safeguard genetic diversity and maintain a reserve that can support future conservation actions, research, or carefully planned reintroduction and augmentation projects when appropriate.
How do pollinators relate to a plant- and seed-focused project?
While the title references pollinators and restoration studies, the description highlights plant and seed-focused work that supports broader ecosystem goals. Native plant conservation and pollinator health are closely linked because many native plants depend on pollinators for reproduction, and many pollinators rely on diverse native plant communities for nectar, pollen, and habitat.
How does this opportunity connect to restoration on public lands?
The opportunity supports seed collection and related studies that improve the availability of genetically and locally appropriate native plant materials. This can be particularly important after wildfire, disturbance, or habitat degradation, where restoration success often depends on matching plant materials to site conditions.
What funding instrument will be used for this award?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary award using a Cooperative Agreement funding instrument.
What does it mean that this is a Cooperative Agreement?
The description indicates that a Cooperative Agreement reflects an expectation of substantial involvement and collaboration between the federal agency and the recipient during project implementation.
Is this a discretionary award?
Yes. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary award.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is L16AS00042.
What is the funding activity category associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity references CFDA 15.231.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant pool is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity). The description also notes that applicants should pay attention to any additional eligibility clarifications that may exist in the full announcement.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM expects to make one award.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The total maximum award amount (award ceiling) is listed as $100,000.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date is February 25, 2016.
What is the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date is February 25, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date is April 25, 2016.
Does the opportunity indicate it will build on existing partnerships?
Yes. The project is structured to build on existing Cooperative Agreement partnerships that have already been supporting plant conservation, research, and restoration-oriented activities across Utah.
What outcomes or benefits is BLM aiming for through this work?
The opportunity is intended to support BLM's land management mission in Utah by sustaining and extending proven conservation and applied research work. By continuing studies and seed collection for restoration programs and conservation storage, it contributes to native plant conservation, ecological resilience, and the ability to respond effectively to disturbance and long-term environmental change on public lands.
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