Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00252
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- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Reclamation and Wildlife Response in Powder River Basin" 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 Jul 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 02, 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 $300,000.00 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 BLM WY Reclamation and Wildlife Response in Powder River Basin opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00252) is a Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior grant aimed at improving the scientific understanding of reclamation outcomes and wildlife habitat response within the sagebrush ecosystem of the Powder River Basin in northwestern Wyoming. The underlying problem driving the funding is that sagebrush-associated habitats have been declining, and land managers need stronger, on-the-ground empirical data to determine how well reclamation efforts are working and whether these actions can realistically help offset habitat losses.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to be substantially involved during the project (for example, coordinating field access, aligning methods with management needs, helping guide study design priorities, and ensuring results are usable for decision-making). The activity category is Natural Resources (CFDA 15.231), and the project focus is centered on evaluating reclamation dynamics and effectiveness in the context of sagebrush systems, including how reclaimed landscapes may support or fail to support wildlife and related habitat functions over time.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the program was intended for universities and similar public academic institutions capable of conducting rigorous field research, data analysis, and reporting. The BLM anticipated making a single award, with a maximum (ceiling) of $300,000, reflecting a fairly focused research effort rather than a multi-site, multi-recipient program.
The notice was created on July 14, 2016, with an original application deadline of September 2, 2016. In practical terms, the funded work was expected to generate empirical evidence that could inform BLM and partner management decisions in the Powder River Basin, particularly around whether reclamation practices are effectively restoring habitat characteristics important to sagebrush ecosystem wildlife and how reclamation performance changes across time, locations, or treatment approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM WY Reclamation and Wildlife Response in Powder River Basin."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L16AS00252.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This grant is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to improve scientific understanding of reclamation outcomes and wildlife habitat response within the sagebrush ecosystem of the Powder River Basin in northwestern Wyoming.
What problem is this funding trying to address?
The funding is driven by ongoing declines in sagebrush-associated habitats. Land managers need stronger, on-the-ground empirical data to determine how well reclamation efforts are working and whether those actions can realistically help offset habitat losses.
What types of work or research does the project focus on?
The project focuses on evaluating reclamation dynamics and effectiveness in sagebrush systems, including whether reclaimed landscapes support (or fail to support) wildlife and related habitat functions over time.
What geographic area is the project concerned with?
The work is centered on the Powder River Basin in northwestern Wyoming.
What is meant by "wildlife habitat response" in this opportunity?
Based on the notice description, it refers to measuring how wildlife habitat characteristics and functions in the sagebrush ecosystem change in response to reclamation efforts, and whether those changes benefit wildlife over time.
Why does the opportunity emphasize "on-the-ground empirical data"?
The opportunity notes that land managers need field-based evidence to judge reclamation effectiveness and to support practical decision-making. The goal is usable, real-world data rather than purely theoretical or desk-based conclusions.
What kind of award instrument is being used?
The opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects to be substantially involved during the project. The description gives examples such as coordinating field access, aligning methods with management needs, helping guide study design priorities, and ensuring results are usable for decision-making.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.231.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This indicates the opportunity was intended for universities and similar public academic institutions capable of conducting rigorous field research, data analysis, and reporting.
Are private universities or non-university organizations eligible?
Based on the eligibility statement provided, the opportunity is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Other entity types are not included in the listed eligible category.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The maximum (ceiling) award amount is $300,000.
Does the $300,000 amount represent a ceiling or a typical award size?
The notice describes $300,000 as the maximum (ceiling). It indicates the project was structured as a focused research effort rather than a broad, multi-recipient program.
When was the funding notice created?
The notice was created on July 14, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was September 2, 2016.
What kinds of outcomes was the funded work expected to produce?
The funded work was expected to generate empirical evidence that could inform BLM and partner management decisions in the Powder River Basin, particularly on whether reclamation practices are restoring habitat characteristics important to sagebrush ecosystem wildlife and how reclamation performance changes across time, locations, or treatment approaches.
How will results be used by BLM?
The opportunity indicates BLM wants results that are usable for decision-making, including assessing whether reclamation can help offset habitat losses and understanding how outcomes vary across different conditions (time, location, or treatment approach).
What is meant by "reclamation outcomes" in this context?
In the context provided, reclamation outcomes refer to how reclaimed lands perform in terms of restoring or supporting sagebrush ecosystem habitat characteristics and functions, and how those outcomes relate to wildlife habitat response over time.
Is this opportunity focused on a specific ecosystem type?
Yes. The opportunity is specifically focused on the sagebrush ecosystem.
Does the opportunity address variation across time or site conditions?
Yes. The description notes interest in how reclamation performance changes across time, locations, or treatment approaches.
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