Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM WY NOI09 9003
Apply for BLM WY NOI09 9003
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Genetic Analysis of Wild Horse and Burro Hair Samples (CESU)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.229 Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2009 and posted on May 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $218,750.00 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.
- Intend to award to a Great Plains CESU entity
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM WY Genetic Analysis of Wild Horse and Burro Hair Samples (CESU) opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office funding announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on assessing the genetic health of wild horse and burro herds across the western United States. The main purpose is to support the collection and DNA-based analysis of hair samples so researchers can measure genetic variability within and across herds and then interpret what those results say about each herd's current genetic status. In practical terms, the project is designed to give BLM decision-makers science-based genetic indicators that can inform long-term wild horse and burro resource management under the Wild Horse and Burro program.
The work centers on standard population genetics measures that help describe diversity and potential inbreeding risk. The announcement highlights three core metrics: level of polymorphism (how much genetic variation is present at the markers being tested), individual heterozygosity (the degree to which an individual carries different versions of genes at particular loci, often used as a proxy for genetic diversity and inbreeding), and the effective number of alleles (a way to express allele diversity while accounting for how evenly alleles are represented). Together, these measures can help identify herds that may be genetically robust versus herds that may be losing diversity, experiencing isolation, or becoming more inbred, all of which can affect long-term viability.
This is a discretionary natural resources award using a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expects substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The agency states it intends to make a single award and specifically indicates an intent to award to a Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) entity, with Texas A and M University named as the intended recipient. Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the CESU partnership framework that often supports collaborative research tied closely to federal management needs.
The planned project period is five years, with the total period not to exceed 60 months. Estimated total funding is $218,750 over the project period, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. BLM notes that continued funding across the multi-year effort would depend on two conditions: first, whether the recipient demonstrates progress that BLM considers satisfactory toward program goals and whether continuation is judged to be in the government’s best interest; and second, whether funds remain available. That language signals a typical multi-year continuation approach where annual or incremental funding can be tied to performance and appropriations.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number (BLM WY NOI09 9003), CFDA program number 15.229 (Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management), and important dates: it was posted and created on May 18, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2009, and an archive date of October 1, 2009. The opportunity is issued by the Department of the Interior through BLM, and the grants management point of contact listed for access issues is Ilze J. Karklins Powers (ipowers@blm.gov).
FAQs: BLM WY Genetic Analysis of Wild Horse and Burro Hair Samples (CESU)
What is the "BLM WY Genetic Analysis of Wild Horse and Burro Hair Samples (CESU)" opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office funding announcement for a cooperative agreement focused on assessing the genetic health of wild horse and burro herds across the western United States through the collection and DNA-based analysis of hair samples.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically the Wyoming State Office.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support collection and DNA-based analysis of hair samples so researchers can measure genetic variability within and across herds and interpret what the results indicate about each herd's current genetic status. The results are intended to provide BLM decision-makers with science-based genetic indicators to inform long-term management under the Wild Horse and Burro program.
What types of samples will be analyzed?
The project focuses on hair samples from wild horses and burros, which will be used for DNA-based genetic analysis.
What geographic scope does the project cover?
The project is focused on wild horse and burro herds across the western United States.
What kinds of genetic information is BLM looking to measure?
The work centers on standard population genetics measures that describe diversity and potential inbreeding risk, including level of polymorphism, individual heterozygosity, and the effective number of alleles.
What does "level of polymorphism" mean in this announcement?
In this context, level of polymorphism refers to how much genetic variation is present at the genetic markers being tested.
What does "individual heterozygosity" mean and why is it included?
Individual heterozygosity is the degree to which an individual carries different versions of genes at particular loci. The announcement notes it is often used as a proxy for genetic diversity and inbreeding.
What is the "effective number of alleles"?
The effective number of alleles is a way to express allele diversity while accounting for how evenly alleles are represented in the population.
How will these genetic measures be used by BLM?
Together, the measures can help identify herds that appear genetically robust versus herds that may be losing diversity, experiencing isolation, or becoming more inbred. This information can support long-term viability considerations and inform BLM management decisions under the Wild Horse and Burro program.
What type of federal award is this?
This is a discretionary natural resources award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement states that BLM expects substantial involvement during the project, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
How many awards does BLM intend to make?
BLM states it intends to make a single award.
Is there an intended recipient named in the announcement?
Yes. The announcement indicates an intent to award to a Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) entity, and it names Texas A and M University as the intended recipient.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the announcement?
Eligible applicants are listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with the CESU partnership framework referenced in the announcement.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $218,750 for the project period.
How long is the project period?
The planned project period is five years, with the total period not to exceed 60 months.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the announcement.
Is funding guaranteed for all five years?
No. The announcement indicates that continued funding depends on (1) whether the recipient demonstrates progress that BLM considers satisfactory and whether continuation is judged to be in the government's best interest, and (2) whether funds remain available.
What does BLM mean by continued funding being tied to progress and availability?
The announcement describes a typical multi-year continuation approach where continuation can be contingent on performance toward program goals and the availability of funds (appropriations).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BLM WY NOI09 9003.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program number is 15.229, titled Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on May 18, 2009.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is June 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is October 1, 2009.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The grants management point of contact listed for access issues is Ilze J. Karklins Powers, reachable at ipowers@blm.gov.
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