Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00112
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Desert Yellowhead Population Status Assessment" 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 May 27, 2010 and posted on May 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 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.
- All potential applicants who are in the CESU networks. This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, Technical Assistance, and education. Applications will be accepted from any individual with a formal relationship (professor, researcher, scientist) with one of the existing university participating in the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) (http://www.cesu.org/network/05meeting.html) that has the demonstrated ability and experience to conduct research consistent with the goals identified in the Funding Opportunity Description section and who is not employed by a Federal agency. Federal employees can be collaborators in proposed research. The following proposals are ineligible for consideration under this announcement Proposals from U.S. Government agencies or U.S. Government employees. Proposals from Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC). Proposals in which there is a real or the appearance of a conflict of interest.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity titled "BLM WY Desert Yellowhead Population Status Assessment" supports an ecological research project focused on Desert yellowhead (Yermo xanthocephalus), a perennial herb that is federally listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The plant is exceptionally rare, with only a single known population located in central Wyoming, confined to roughly 50 acres of BLM-managed public land. While BLM and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have already been coordinating to protect the species through conservation measures in BLM Resource Management Plans, limiting access to reduce surface disturbance, and addressing known threats, major knowledge gaps remain. In particular, the agencies note that the species' population demographics, genetic condition, and long-term persistence are not well understood, which limits the ability to confidently manage the site and plan for recovery.
The main purpose of the project is to assess the long-term stability of the Desert yellowhead population and estimate its future viability. In practical terms, the work is intended to produce science-based information that BLM can use to guide future land management decisions on the public lands where the plant occurs, and that FWS can use as input for formal recovery planning under the Endangered Species Act. The project is framed as a conservation status evaluation, aimed at understanding whether the population is stable, declining, or vulnerable to specific risks, and what that implies for long-term survival.
The research is to be carried out on federal lands in Wyoming and will be conducted under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically within the Rocky Mountain CESU network and in association with the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit context described in the announcement. BLMs role is described primarily as oversight and guidance to make sure the study meets the key objectives and produces usable outcomes for management, with the possibility of limited involvement in certain project components. The emphasis is on applied ecological research that directly supports conservation decision-making, rather than purely academic study.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00112) in the natural resources funding category under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The posting date was May 27, 2010, with an original and final closing date of June 17, 2010, and an archive date of August 31, 2010. The opportunity anticipated a single award. Total estimated funding is listed at $150,000, while the stated award ceiling and award floor are both $30,000, indicating the expected project award amount was $30,000 for this specific announcement and that the broader estimated total funding may reflect program-level or multi-project context.
Eligibility is limited by the CESU structure. Applications are accepted from individuals who have a formal relationship (such as professor, researcher, or scientist) with a university participating in the Rocky Mountain CESU network and who can demonstrate the expertise needed to conduct research aligned with the opportunity goals. Applicants cannot be employed by a federal agency, although federal employees may participate as collaborators. Proposals are specifically ineligible if submitted by U.S. government agencies or federal employees as applicants, by Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), or if there is a real or apparent conflict of interest. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
For access or administrative questions, the listed contact is Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer at BLM (307-775-6293, ipowers@blm.gov), and the announcement points applicants to grants.gov for the full posting and related materials.
FAQs: BLM WY Desert Yellowhead Population Status Assessment (L10AS00112)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled BLM WY Desert Yellowhead Population Status Assessment.
Which agency is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to assess the long-term stability of the Desert yellowhead population and to estimate its future viability. The goal is to produce science-based information that supports BLM land management decisions and provides input for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recovery planning under the Endangered Species Act.
What species is the focus of the research?
The project focuses on Desert yellowhead (Yermo xanthocephalus), a perennial herb that is federally listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Why is this research needed?
Although BLM and FWS have implemented conservation measures, the announcement notes major knowledge gaps. Specifically, the plant's population demographics, genetic condition, and long-term persistence are not well understood, limiting confidence in management and recovery planning.
Where is the Desert yellowhead population located?
The species is exceptionally rare, with only a single known population located in central Wyoming.
How large is the known occupied area?
The known population is confined to roughly 50 acres of BLM-managed public land.
Where will the research be conducted?
The research will be carried out on federal lands in Wyoming, specifically on the public lands where the plant occurs.
How does this project support conservation decision-making?
The project is framed as a conservation status evaluation to understand whether the population is stable, declining, or vulnerable to specific risks, and what that implies for long-term survival. The intent is applied research that directly informs management rather than purely academic work.
What have BLM and FWS already been doing to protect the species?
The announcement states that BLM and FWS have been coordinating through conservation measures in BLM Resource Management Plans, limiting access to reduce surface disturbance, and addressing known threats.
What kind of grant is this?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity in the natural resources funding category.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00112.
What is the CFDA program number and name?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.231: Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What funding amount is available?
The announcement lists total estimated funding of $150,000, while also stating an award ceiling of $30,000 and an award floor of $30,000. This indicates the expected award amount for this specific announcement is $30,000, while the higher estimated total may reflect a broader program-level or multi-project context.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that cost sharing or matching funds are not required.
What framework will be used to carry out the research?
The research is to be conducted under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, specifically within the Rocky Mountain CESU network, and in association with the Great Plains CESU context described in the announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited by the CESU structure. Applications are accepted from individuals who have a formal relationship (such as professor, researcher, or scientist) with a university participating in the Rocky Mountain CESU network and who can demonstrate the expertise needed to conduct research aligned with the opportunity goals.
Are federal employees allowed to apply as the applicant?
No. The announcement states that applicants cannot be employed by a federal agency.
Can federal employees be involved in the project at all?
Yes. The announcement notes that federal employees may participate as collaborators, even though they may not apply as the applicant.
Who is explicitly ineligible to apply?
Proposals are specifically ineligible if submitted by U.S. government agencies or federal employees as applicants, by Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), or if there is a real or apparent conflict of interest.
What role will BLM play during the project?
BLM's role is described primarily as oversight and guidance to ensure the study meets key objectives and produces outcomes usable for management, with the possibility of limited involvement in certain project components.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 27, 2010.
What were the application deadlines?
The original and final closing date was June 17, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 31, 2010.
Where can applicants find the full posting and materials?
The announcement directs applicants to grants.gov for the full posting and related materials.
Who is the contact for access or administrative questions?
The listed contact is Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer at BLM. Phone: 307-775-6293. Email: ipowers@blm.gov.
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