Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00125
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY WLCI Partner Support Green River Valley Land Trust Wildlife Friendly Fencing Initiative" 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 Jun 10, 2010 and posted on Jun 10, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $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: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM WY WLCI Partner Support - Green River Valley Land Trust - Wildlife Friendly Fencing Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00125) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant aimed at reducing fencing-related barriers to big game movement in Sublette County, Wyoming. The opportunity supported the second phase of a larger five-year initiative that offered cost-free fence improvements for interested public and private landowners. The work focused on a portion of a key mule deer migration corridor identified in the Sublette Mule Deer Study (Phase II) Final Report (2007), which runs from the Hoback Rim to the Big Sandy River and connects important habitat used by mule deer, pronghorn, and other wildlife species. The underlying idea was straightforward: when animals cannot move freely between seasonal ranges, survival and herd health can decline, especially during periods of harsh weather and during sensitive life stages.
The project targeted specific fence types and configurations that tend to cause the biggest problems for wildlife. In particular, it proposed removing or modifying existing woven-wire and multi-strand fences that are difficult for pronghorn (antelope) to pass through during spring and fall migrations. The announcement highlighted corners and junctions where three or more fences meet as especially hazardous, because these spots can function like funnels that become chokepoints when animals are moving in large numbers. During severe fall snowstorms, these fence bottlenecks can turn dangerous quickly, since wildlife may need to reach winter range fast. Animals can become disoriented, pile up against the fence, and suffer extreme stress, injury, or death. Beyond migration seasons, the fencing was also described as an ongoing impediment to movement in summer, with particular concern that it may block young animals such as mule deer fawns and elk calves from accessing key rearing habitats.
The primary objective of the grant was to improve wildlife movement and reduce barrier effects along these migration routes by enabling easier passage (egress) across the landscape. While the text emphasizes pronghorn and mule deer, the intended benefits extend to other big game species that use the same habitat network. In practice, the funded work would revolve around converting problematic fence designs into more wildlife-friendly configurations or removing and replacing fences where appropriate, while still maintaining livestock management needs for participating landowners.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management) with an activity category of Natural Resources. It anticipated a single award with total funding of $50,000, and both the award floor and ceiling were $50,000, indicating a fixed-size grant. No cost sharing or matching funds were required. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement). The funding notice was posted June 10, 2010, with a closing date of June 20, 2010, and it was later archived on September 1, 2010. The point of contact for access issues was Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer at BLM (307-775-6293, ipowers@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM WY WLCI Partner Support - Green River Valley Land Trust - Wildlife Friendly Fencing Initiative."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00125.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What problem was this grant designed to address?
The grant was aimed at reducing fencing-related barriers to big game movement, with a focus on improving wildlife passage across the landscape in Sublette County, Wyoming.
Where was the project located?
The work focused on Sublette County, Wyoming, specifically within a portion of a key mule deer migration corridor running from the Hoback Rim to the Big Sandy River.
Which migration corridor did the project focus on?
The project focused on a portion of a key mule deer migration corridor identified in the Sublette Mule Deer Study (Phase II) Final Report (2007), connecting habitat from the Hoback Rim to the Big Sandy River.
Which wildlife species were intended to benefit?
The notice emphasized benefits to mule deer and pronghorn (antelope), and also indicated benefits for other big game species that use the same habitat network.
Why are fences a concern for wildlife in this area?
The underlying concern described in the notice is that when animals cannot move freely between seasonal ranges, survival and herd health can decline. The announcement also noted that barriers can be especially harmful during harsh weather and during sensitive life stages.
What types of fences were considered most problematic?
The project proposed removing or modifying existing woven-wire and multi-strand fences that are difficult for pronghorn to pass through during spring and fall migrations.
Why were fence corners and junctions highlighted?
Corners and junctions where three or more fences meet were described as especially hazardous because they can act like funnels and create chokepoints when animals move in large numbers.
How can fence chokepoints become dangerous during storms?
The notice described that during severe fall snowstorms, bottlenecks can become dangerous quickly because wildlife may need to reach winter range fast. Animals can become disoriented, pile up against fences, and experience extreme stress, injury, or death.
Was the fencing barrier described as only a migration-season problem?
No. The announcement also described fencing as an ongoing impediment to movement in summer, with particular concern that it may block young animals (such as mule deer fawns and elk calves) from accessing key rearing habitats.
What was the primary objective of the grant?
The primary objective was to improve wildlife movement and reduce barrier effects along migration routes by enabling easier passage (egress) across the landscape.
What kind of work would the grant fund?
The funded work would revolve around converting problematic fence designs into more wildlife-friendly configurations, or removing and replacing fences where appropriate, while still maintaining livestock management needs for participating landowners.
Was this project part of a longer initiative?
Yes. The opportunity supported the second phase of a larger five-year initiative that offered cost-free fence improvements for interested public and private landowners.
Were landowners expected to pay for fence improvements?
The notice described the initiative as offering cost-free fence improvements for interested public and private landowners (as part of the broader five-year effort).
What was the CFDA number and program name listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What activity category was associated with the grant?
The activity category listed was Natural Resources.
How much funding was available?
Total anticipated funding was $50,000.
What were the award floor and award ceiling?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were $50,000, indicating a fixed-size grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility language in the full announcement.
When was the funding notice posted?
The funding notice was posted on June 10, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was June 20, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 1, 2010.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to this opportunity?
The point of contact for access issues was Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer at BLM. Phone: 307-775-6293. Email: ipowers@blm.gov.
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