Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM WY NOI10 9011
Apply for BLM WY NOI10 9011
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Sagebrush Reclamation in Bentonite Mining Areas of Bighorn Basin (CESU)" 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 22, 2010 and posted on Feb 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 1, 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 $96,800.00 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.
- This is a Notice of Intent to Award to a Great Plains CESU entity.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM WY Sagebrush Reclamation in Bentonite Mining Areas of Bighorn Basin (CESU)" is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming State Office project focused on improving how sagebrush habitat is reclaimed on lands disturbed by bentonite mining in the Bighorn Basin. The main idea is to take a hard look at what has and has not worked over roughly the last two decades of reclamation attempts, then turn those lessons into practical, defensible best management practices (BMPs) that can be applied not only in the Bighorn Basin but also in other places with similar soils, climate, and disturbance patterns.
The work is intended to be carried out through a cooperative agreement with the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Reclamation and Restoration Center (UW WRRC) under the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework. In plain terms, this is a targeted notice of intent to award rather than an open competition, with eligibility aimed at a Great Plains CESU entity and specifically naming the University of Wyoming program as the partner. The activity falls under natural resources and aligns with the CFDA program area 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
The project objective is to identify the most effective techniques for establishing sagebrush and associated plant communities on reclaimed bentonite mine lands, where challenging soil properties and local climate can make long-term vegetation establishment difficult. UW WRRC is expected to combine new field and environmental data collection with a structured review of existing reclamation efforts. The approach is meant to connect outcomes on the ground (what plant communities are present now, and how well they are functioning) with the conditions and decisions that likely drove those outcomes (what soils were replaced and how, what was seeded, and what weather patterns occurred during establishment).
The scope of work includes four core tasks. First, UW WRRC will review mine permit documents to reconstruct pre-mine vegetation communities, document relevant soil information, and capture what species mixes and reclamation methods were used during past seeding and restoration efforts. Second, the team will conduct field assessments on reclaimed bentonite mine sites to inventory what plant species are currently present and to evaluate reclamation performance in real-world conditions. Third, the project will look at recent climatological records so that establishment success can be interpreted in the context of precipitation, temperature, and other climate factors that strongly influence seedling survival and shrub recruitment. Fourth, UW WRRC will statistically analyze the relationships among vegetation establishment, soils, and climate, and synthesize the findings into a final report that highlights which BMPs appear most associated with successful sagebrush reclamation and where common failure points occur.
From a reporting and oversight standpoint, the BLM expects quarterly reporting throughout the agreement period to document progress, keep fieldwork and analysis on track, and ensure deliverables are developing as planned. The total period of performance is two years, which is structured to allow time for document review, site selection and coordination with field offices and mine operators, field seasons for vegetation assessment, and subsequent analysis and write-up.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $96,800, with an expectation of one award and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, indicating BLM anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The posting date and creation date were February 22, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 1, 2010, and an archive date of July 31, 2010.
For access issues related to the full announcement text, the listing provides a grants management contact: Ilze J. Karklins Powers at ipowers@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM WY Sagebrush Reclamation in Bentonite Mining Areas of Bighorn Basin (CESU)."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The project is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Wyoming State Office.
What is the project trying to accomplish?
The project aims to improve how sagebrush habitat is reclaimed on lands disturbed by bentonite mining in the Bighorn Basin. The intent is to evaluate roughly two decades of reclamation efforts, identify what has and has not worked, and turn those findings into practical, defensible best management practices (BMPs) for sagebrush and associated plant communities.
Where is the work focused?
The focus area is the Bighorn Basin in Wyoming, specifically reclaimed lands impacted by bentonite mining.
Is the goal limited to the Bighorn Basin, or will the results be usable elsewhere?
While the work is centered on the Bighorn Basin, the stated intent is for the resulting BMPs to be applicable in other locations with similar soils, climate, and disturbance patterns.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM anticipates substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a fully hands-off award.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is described as a targeted notice of intent to award rather than an open competition.
Who is eligible to receive the award?
Eligibility is aimed at a Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) entity, and the opportunity specifically names the University of Wyoming's Wyoming Reclamation and Restoration Center (UW WRRC) as the partner.
What program area does this opportunity fall under?
The activity falls under natural resources and aligns with CFDA program area 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
What is the main technical objective?
The technical objective is to identify the most effective techniques for establishing sagebrush and associated plant communities on reclaimed bentonite mine lands, where challenging soil properties and local climate can make long-term vegetation establishment difficult.
What approach will be used to identify effective reclamation practices?
UW WRRC is expected to combine new field and environmental data collection with a structured review of existing reclamation efforts, linking current on-the-ground outcomes (existing plant communities and how they function) to likely drivers such as soil replacement methods, seed mixes used, and weather patterns during establishment.
What are the core tasks included in the scope of work?
The scope of work includes four core tasks:
- Review mine permit documents to reconstruct pre-mine vegetation communities, document relevant soil information, and capture what species mixes and reclamation methods were used in past seeding and restoration efforts.
- Conduct field assessments on reclaimed bentonite mine sites to inventory current plant species and evaluate reclamation performance under real-world conditions.
- Review recent climatological records so vegetation establishment success can be interpreted in the context of precipitation, temperature, and other climate factors.
- Statistically analyze relationships among vegetation establishment, soils, and climate, then synthesize findings into a final report identifying BMPs associated with successful sagebrush reclamation and common failure points.
What kinds of documents will be reviewed as part of the project?
The project includes reviewing mine permit documents to reconstruct pre-mine vegetation communities and to document soils information, seed mixes, and reclamation methods used historically.
What will the fieldwork involve?
Fieldwork will involve assessments on reclaimed bentonite mine sites to inventory the plant species currently present and evaluate reclamation performance in real-world conditions.
Why is climate analysis included in the project?
Climate analysis is included because precipitation, temperature, and other climate factors strongly influence seedling survival and shrub recruitment, which are central to successful sagebrush establishment.
What deliverable is expected at the end of the project?
The project is expected to produce a final report that synthesizes the analysis and highlights which BMPs appear most associated with successful sagebrush reclamation, along with common failure points.
What are the reporting requirements during the project?
BLM expects quarterly reporting throughout the agreement period to document progress, keep fieldwork and analysis on track, and ensure deliverables are developing as planned.
How long is the period of performance?
The total period of performance is two years.
Why is the project structured as a two-year effort?
The two-year period is structured to allow time for document review, site selection and coordination with field offices and mine operators, field seasons for vegetation assessment, and subsequent analysis and write-up.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $96,800.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting date and creation date were February 22, 2010. The original and current closing date was March 1, 2010. The archive date was July 31, 2010.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement text?
The grants management contact listed is Ilze J. Karklins Powers at ipowers@blm.gov.
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