Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00030
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Seed Collection and Genetic Research 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 27, 2015 and posted on Feb 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM WY Seed Collection and Genetic Research CESU grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00030) was a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on natural resources work that supports conservation and restoration in Wyoming. The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expected to have active involvement with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The opportunity anticipated making a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000, and it did not require any cost sharing or matching funds from the recipient.
The core purpose of the project was twofold. First, the recipient would collect seed from multiple populations of native plant species, specifically native forbs, shrubs, and grasses, for inclusion in the BLM Seeds of Success (SOS) program. SOS is a national initiative that builds a diverse, well-documented native seed supply to support ecological restoration, rehabilitation after disturbance (including wildfire), and broader native plant conservation goals. “Collect populations” generally implies gathering seed from different locations and plant stands to capture geographic and genetic diversity, which is important for maintaining adaptation and resilience when seeds are later used for restoration.
Second, the project called for germination studies on target species to better understand the conditions those native species need to successfully germinate. This type of work typically involves controlled experiments to identify dormancy-breaking requirements (such as cold stratification, scarification, or light exposure), temperature and moisture preferences, and germination timing. The practical value is that it helps land managers and restoration practitioners improve propagation success, plan seeding strategies, and reduce the risk of failed revegetation efforts by matching species and treatments to what the plants actually require.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the project was intended to be carried out through universities or similar academic entities, likely leveraging field botany expertise, seed handling capacity, and laboratory facilities for germination testing and related research. The program was listed under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), aligning it with BLM’s broader mission to conserve and manage plant resources and habitats.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on February 27, 2015, with an application deadline of April 27, 2015, and the opportunity was archived on May 15, 2015. Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package through the announcement’s application materials. For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact was Robert J. Tichac, Grant Management Officer, reachable at 307-775-6313 or rtichac@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM WY Seed Collection and Genetic Research CESU grant opportunity?
The BLM WY Seed Collection and Genetic Research CESU opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00030) was a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It focused on natural resources work that supports conservation and restoration in Wyoming.
Who offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award was anticipated?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement. This means BLM expected to have active involvement with the recipient during the project, rather than providing a pass-through grant with minimal agency participation.
How much funding was available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require any cost sharing or matching funds from the recipient.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
What was the overall purpose of the project?
The project purpose had two main parts: (1) collecting seed from multiple populations of native plant species for inclusion in the BLM Seeds of Success (SOS) program, and (2) conducting germination studies on target species to better understand germination requirements.
What plant types were targeted for seed collection?
The seed collection work focused on native plant species, specifically native forbs, shrubs, and grasses.
What does it mean to collect seed from "multiple populations"?
Collecting from multiple populations generally means gathering seed from different locations and plant stands to capture geographic and genetic diversity. This diversity is important for maintaining adaptation and resilience when seeds are later used for restoration.
What is the Seeds of Success (SOS) program?
Seeds of Success (SOS) is a national initiative that builds a diverse, well-documented native seed supply to support ecological restoration, rehabilitation after disturbance (including wildfire), and broader native plant conservation goals.
Why is seed diversity important for restoration?
The opportunity emphasized collecting from different populations to capture geographic and genetic diversity, which helps maintain adaptation and resilience in restoration plantings.
What were the germination studies expected to address?
The germination studies were intended to improve understanding of the conditions native species need to germinate successfully. This typically includes evaluating dormancy-breaking requirements (such as cold stratification, scarification, or light exposure), temperature and moisture preferences, and germination timing.
How would the germination studies be useful?
The practical value described was to help land managers and restoration practitioners improve propagation success, plan seeding strategies, and reduce the risk of failed revegetation efforts by matching species and treatments to what the plants require.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations does "public and state-controlled institutions of higher education" include?
Based on the eligibility statement, the project was intended to be carried out through universities or similar academic entities that are public and state-controlled.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program was listed under CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How does this opportunity align with BLM's mission?
The CFDA listing and project activities align with BLM's broader mission to conserve and manage plant resources and habitats, particularly through native seed supply development and restoration-focused research.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on February 27, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 27, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 15, 2015.
Where were applicants supposed to get the application instructions and package?
Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package through the announcement's application materials.
Who was the point of contact for administrative questions or access issues?
The point of contact was Robert J. Tichac, Grant Management Officer.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Robert J. Tichac could be reached by phone at 307-775-6313 or by email at rtichac@blm.gov.
What geographic area did the work emphasize?
The opportunity described work supporting conservation and restoration in Wyoming.
Was this a discretionary funding program?
Yes. The opportunity was described as a discretionary funding program.
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