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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Bluehead Sucker and Flannelmouth Sucker Genetic Analysis" 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 Feb 29, 2012 and posted on Feb 29, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 21, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $14,700.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM WY Bluehead Sucker and Flannelmouth Sucker Genetic Analysis opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00020) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources funding activity area. The project focus was straightforward: support conservation work and conduct genetic data analysis for two native fish species, the Bluehead Sucker and the Flannelmouth Sucker. The underlying purpose was to generate and apply genetic information that can guide management decisions and help maintain, protect, and sustain sucker populations across their broader range, which is especially important for native aquatic species that may be affected by habitat fragmentation, water development, nonnative species interactions, and other long-term pressures.
From a practical standpoint, the work implied by the announcement centers on using genetic tools to better understand population structure, connectivity, diversity, and related conservation-relevant metrics for these sucker species. Genetic analysis in this context is commonly used to identify distinct populations or management units, detect reduced genetic diversity or isolation, and inform strategies such as habitat protection priorities, monitoring design, or evaluating whether populations are resilient over time. By tying genetics directly to conservation objectives, the opportunity positioned the funded project as applied science intended to feed into on-the-ground resource management and long-term persistence planning.
The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $14,700. No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowered the barrier to participation for eligible applicants. The award ceiling and floor were both listed as $0, a formatting approach sometimes seen in older postings where the agency instead emphasizes the estimated total program funding or expects applicants to propose budgets consistent with project needs and agency discussions rather than a strict range.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning state universities and similar public academic entities were the intended applicants. The listing referenced CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, which is a common federal assistance category for projects aimed at conserving fish and wildlife resources and supporting science-based management on public lands.
Key dates indicate this was a time-limited opportunity posted on February 29, 2012, with an original and final closing date of March 21, 2012, and an archive date of April 30, 2012. The short application window suggests the agency likely had a targeted project need and a defined partner profile in mind. Application instructions and the package were provided through the announcement portal (noted as being available under an "APPLICATION" tab in the original listing).
For administrative and access questions, the designated point of contact was Robert J. Tichac at the Bureau of Land Management, reachable by phone at 307-775-6313 and by email at rtichac@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "BLM WY Bluehead Sucker and Flannelmouth Sucker Genetic Analysis" opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is L12AS00020.
Which agency offered this funding opportunity?
This was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of federal assistance instrument was used?
The listing describes it as a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity area is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number referenced for this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The stated purpose was to support conservation work and conduct genetic data analysis for two native fish species (Bluehead Sucker and Flannelmouth Sucker), generating and applying genetic information to guide management decisions and help maintain, protect, and sustain sucker populations across their broader range.
Which species are the focus of the project?
The project focuses on the Bluehead Sucker and the Flannelmouth Sucker.
What kinds of work were implied by the announcement?
Based on the description provided, the work centers on applying genetic tools to understand conservation-relevant factors such as population structure, connectivity, genetic diversity, and related metrics that can be used to inform management.
How would genetic analysis be used in a conservation and management context here?
In the context described, genetic analysis is used to help identify distinct populations or management units, detect reduced genetic diversity or isolation, and support strategies such as habitat protection priorities, monitoring design, and evaluating whether populations are resilient over time.
Why is this type of work important for native aquatic species like these suckers?
The description notes that native aquatic species may be affected by long-term pressures such as habitat fragmentation, water development, interactions with nonnative species, and other ongoing stressors. Genetic information can help guide management decisions intended to support long-term persistence.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $14,700.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching was required.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $0. The description indicates this can appear in older postings where the agency emphasizes the estimated total program funding rather than a strict award range.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as state universities and similar public academic entities.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was February 29, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date and the final closing date were both March 21, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 30, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (February 29, 2012) and closing date (March 21, 2012), the application window was short, which the description suggests may indicate a targeted project need and a defined partner profile in mind.
Where were the application instructions and application package provided?
The instructions and package were provided through the announcement portal, referenced as being available under an "APPLICATION" tab in the original listing.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The designated point of contact was Robert J. Tichac at the Bureau of Land Management.
How can the point of contact be reached by phone?
The phone number provided was 307-775-6313.
How can the point of contact be reached by email?
The email address provided was rtichac@blm.gov.
What kind of questions was the point of contact intended to handle?
The listing states the contact was for administrative and access questions.
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