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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Native Plant Materials Development Experimental Herbicide Effects on Weed Competition" 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 Jan 6, 2011 and posted on Jan 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 25, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- 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 grant opportunity "BLM WY Native Plant Materials Development - Experimental Herbicide Effects on Weed Competition" is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant focused on improving rangeland restoration outcomes in Wyoming by pairing weed-control tools with genetically appropriate native plant materials. The project builds on an existing, pre-planned three-year herbicide research effort funded by DuPont Corporation and the University of Wyoming, but adds a BLM-driven modification: incorporating local genotypes of native grasses so the research directly supports BLM's mission to expand the availability and use of locally adapted native plant materials for public land restoration. In practical terms, BLM funding is intended to help shift the study from testing herbicides on commonly available commercial grass varieties to also testing how locally collected native grasses perform under the same herbicide treatments, especially in weed-pressured environments.
At the core of the work is an applied research question relevant to reclamation across semi-arid, high-elevation Wyoming rangelands: can experimental (and soon-to-be-released) herbicides suppress invasive or problematic weeds without unduly harming desirable native grasses, and does that combination measurably improve establishment success and long-term site recovery? The trials would compare local native grass collections against non-local varieties that are already commercially available or currently being developed, and they would do so under controlled herbicide effectiveness study plots. Local seed would be collected following the Seeds of Success protocol, which is a standardized approach commonly used for conservation-oriented seed collecting to ensure quality, documentation, and appropriate handling of native plant genetic material.
The stated objectives are both research-based and deliverable-driven. The project calls for at least six local native grass seed collections during 2011, along with subsequent collections of seed from plants grown in the study plots. The recipient is expected to provide biannual reports, and these reports must include an assessment of economic implications, signaling that BLM is looking not only for ecological performance data but also for cost and feasibility insights that land managers can use when planning reclamation. The grant also emphasizes knowledge transfer: results are expected to be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and incorporated into University of Wyoming classroom and workshop materials, which broadens the impact beyond the field sites by helping train future practitioners and informing the wider restoration community.
The broader purpose is to support BLM's congressional directive to facilitate development of native plant materials suitable for restoration in place of non-native species. By testing local genotypes alongside commercially available native and non-native grasses, the project aims to clarify whether local sources offer advantages in establishment, resilience, and compatibility with herbicide-based weed suppression. The work is also framed around longer-term outcomes, including determining the long-term impacts of reclamation strategies that combine herbicide treatments with native plant seeding, and evaluating performance across multiple sites to capture variability in conditions common to Wyoming rangelands.
A secondary, but explicit, goal is workforce and education development. The project is expected to involve graduate and undergraduate students in hands-on research, and it also highlights youth involvement through practical resource management education and work experience. BLM positions this as serving a clear public purpose: better guidance on reclamation strategies can improve wildlife habitat, enhance ecosystem resilience, and help rangelands withstand stressors such as climate change by restoring more functional plant communities and reducing persistent weed competition.
Administratively, this is a grant (not a cooperative agreement) under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, with an anticipated single award. The estimated total funding is $50,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and a floor of $10,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the project being conducted through the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework and the University of Wyoming's role in the underlying research. The original posting date was January 6, 2011, with a closing date of January 25, 2011, and the period of agreement is listed as five years, indicating BLM interest in sustained reporting and longer-term tracking even though the project originated as a subset of a three-year research plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM WY Native Plant Materials Development - Experimental Herbicide Effects on Weed Competition."
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary grant.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to improve rangeland restoration outcomes in Wyoming by pairing weed-control tools (experimental herbicides) with genetically appropriate, locally adapted native plant materials (native grasses) for public land restoration.
How does this BLM-funded project relate to the existing research effort?
The work builds on an existing, pre-planned three-year herbicide research effort funded by DuPont Corporation and the University of Wyoming. BLM funding adds a specific modification: incorporating local genotypes of native grasses so the findings directly support BLM's mission to expand availability and use of locally adapted native plant materials.
What problem is the project trying to address on Wyoming rangelands?
The project focuses on reclamation challenges common to semi-arid, high-elevation Wyoming rangelands, particularly weed competition that can limit establishment and long-term recovery of desirable plant communities.
What is the core research question being tested?
The central question is whether experimental (and soon-to-be-released) herbicides can suppress invasive or problematic weeds without unduly harming desirable native grasses, and whether combining herbicide treatments with native grass seeding improves establishment success and long-term site recovery.
What plant materials will be compared in the trials?
The trials will compare local native grass collections against non-local varieties that are already commercially available or currently being developed. The intent is to evaluate performance differences when both are subjected to the same herbicide treatments and weed pressure.
Will non-native species be included in the evaluation?
Yes. The broader framing includes testing local genotypes alongside commercially available native and non-native grasses to clarify the relative advantages of local sources for restoration.
How will local native seed be collected?
Local seed is expected to be collected following the Seeds of Success protocol, a standardized approach used for conservation-oriented seed collecting that emphasizes appropriate handling, documentation, and quality of native plant genetic material.
What deliverables are explicitly required?
Stated deliverables include at least six local native grass seed collections during 2011, subsequent collections of seed from plants grown in the study plots, and biannual reports.
How often are reports required, and what must they include?
Reports are required twice per year (biannual). The reports must include an assessment of economic implications, indicating BLM expects cost and feasibility insights in addition to ecological performance results.
Are publications or educational materials expected as part of the project?
Yes. Results are expected to be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and incorporated into University of Wyoming classroom and workshop materials to support knowledge transfer and practitioner training.
Does the project include a workforce or education component?
Yes. The project is expected to involve graduate and undergraduate students in hands-on research and also highlights youth involvement through practical resource management education and work experience.
What longer-term outcomes is BLM seeking from this work?
The work is framed around longer-term outcomes such as determining long-term impacts of reclamation strategies that combine herbicide treatments with native plant seeding and evaluating performance across multiple sites to capture variability typical of Wyoming rangelands.
How does this project support BLM policy or congressional direction?
The project supports BLM's congressional directive to facilitate development of native plant materials suitable for restoration in place of non-native species, with an emphasis on locally adapted native plant materials for public land restoration.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this grant?
The grant is under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is listed as a grant (not a cooperative agreement).
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $50,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $50,000 and the award floor is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does eligibility align with the project structure described?
The eligibility limitation aligns with the project being conducted through the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework and the University of Wyoming's role in the underlying research effort.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The original posting date was January 6, 2011, and the closing date was January 25, 2011.
What is the period of agreement?
The period of agreement is listed as five years, reflecting interest in sustained reporting and longer-term tracking even though the project originated as a subset of a three-year research plan.
Where is the work expected to be relevant or focused geographically?
The work is focused on Wyoming rangelands, particularly semi-arid, high-elevation settings, with relevance to public land restoration and reclamation across multiple sites in the state.
What types of benefits does BLM associate with the project for the public?
BLM positions the work as serving a public purpose by improving guidance on reclamation strategies that can enhance wildlife habitat, improve ecosystem resilience, and help rangelands withstand stressors such as climate change by restoring more functional plant communities and reducing persistent weed competition.
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