Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00235
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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-Alaska â¿¿ Forb Seed Production Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 30, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 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 $100,000.00 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-Alaska Forb Seed Production Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00235) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, focused on natural resources work (CFDA 15.236). It was created on June 30, 2016, with an original application deadline of August 30, 2016. The program anticipates making a single award, with a funding ceiling of $100,000, and eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicants as long as they meet any additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
The main purpose of the opportunity is to strengthen Alaska's capacity to revegetate disturbed lands using native plant species, in line with BLM leadership direction to prioritize native materials for restoration. A central theme is improving habitat value for pollinators by using native forb species (broadleaf flowering plants) that can support pollinator populations, while also avoiding the unintended consequence of luring pollinators away from existing native plant communities. In other words, the goal is not just to plant flowers, but to do it in a way that fits local ecology and complements nearby native ecosystems.
This grant is tied closely to the Seeds of Success (SOS) program, which has been collecting small quantities of native seed across Alaska since 2009 to build a seed bank of locally sourced native plant material. While SOS collections help preserve and document native seed sources, the operational challenge described in the notice is scaling those small collections into larger, usable quantities. Specifically, BLM and the Plant Materials Center have struggled to successfully increase (bulk up) seed for native forb species that would be especially beneficial for pollinators. The opportunity is designed to address that gap by supporting work that can reliably produce increased quantities of seed from SOS or other appropriate native source material.
A key output envisioned is the production of "base seed" of desirable native forb species. Base seed is essentially the early-stage, carefully maintained seed stock that can then be provided to commercial nursery growers, who have the capacity to produce much larger volumes. The longer-term outcome is that these larger quantities can be incorporated into future native seed mixes used for revegetation and restoration projects. Those mixes would support projects conducted by BLM as well as similar restoration needs for the broader public, improving the practical availability of Alaska-adapted native forb seed for disturbed-site rehabilitation and pollinator-friendly restoration efforts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - BLM-Alaska Forb Seed Production Agreement (L16AS00235)
What is the BLM-Alaska Forb Seed Production Agreement (L16AS00235)?
The BLM-Alaska Forb Seed Production Agreement is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It focuses on natural resources work and is associated with CFDA 15.236.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), with an Alaska-focused purpose and scope.
What is the primary purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen Alaska's capacity to revegetate disturbed lands using native plant species, aligning with BLM leadership direction to prioritize native materials for restoration.
Why is the program emphasizing native forb species?
The opportunity emphasizes native forbs (broadleaf flowering plants) because they can improve habitat value for pollinators. The intent is to support pollinator populations using species that are native and appropriate for local restoration needs.
How does the opportunity address pollinator concerns?
The grant is framed around improving habitat for pollinators while avoiding an unintended outcome: drawing pollinators away from existing native plant communities. The idea is to use native flowering species in a way that complements nearby native ecosystems rather than competing with them.
What does "revegetate disturbed lands" mean in the context of this announcement?
In this context, revegetation refers to restoring vegetation on disturbed sites using native plant materials. The aim is to make native seed mixes more feasible and available for rehabilitation and restoration projects in Alaska.
How is this opportunity connected to the Seeds of Success (SOS) program?
This opportunity is closely tied to the Seeds of Success (SOS) program, which has collected small quantities of native seed across Alaska since 2009 to build a seed bank of locally sourced native plant material. The grant is designed to help turn small SOS collections (and other appropriate native source material) into larger, usable quantities.
What problem is the grant trying to solve?
The operational challenge described is scaling up small native seed collections into larger quantities suitable for real-world restoration use. The notice specifically highlights difficulties in successfully increasing (bulking up) seed for native forb species that would be especially beneficial for pollinators.
What kind of seed production is the program looking for?
The opportunity envisions reliable production of increased quantities of seed from SOS collections or other appropriate native source material, with a particular focus on native forb species desirable for pollinator-friendly restoration.
What is "base seed" and why does it matter?
"Base seed" refers to early-stage, carefully maintained seed stock. It matters because base seed can be provided to commercial nursery growers, who are better positioned to produce much larger volumes for use in restoration and revegetation projects.
What are the expected outputs of the project?
A key output envisioned is the production of base seed of desirable native forb species. The longer-term outcome is that commercial nursery growers can use that base seed to produce larger quantities that can be incorporated into future native seed mixes.
How would the resulting seed be used?
The intended use is incorporation into future native seed mixes used for revegetation and restoration projects. These mixes are expected to support BLM projects and similar restoration needs for the broader public.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The funding ceiling for the anticipated award is $100,000.
Is this a competitive grant or another type of federal funding instrument?
The notice describes the opportunity as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 30, 2016.
What was the original application deadline?
The original application deadline listed for the opportunity was August 30, 2016.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicants, as long as they meet any additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement.
What does "unrestricted eligibility" mean here?
It means the opportunity is not limited to a narrow applicant category within the summary provided. However, the summary also notes that additional eligibility details may exist in the full announcement.
What topic area or program category does this grant fall under?
The opportunity is focused on natural resources work and is associated with CFDA 15.236.
What is the broader outcome BLM is aiming for in Alaska?
The broader outcome is improved practical availability of Alaska-adapted native forb seed for disturbed-site rehabilitation and pollinator-friendly restoration efforts, by building a pathway from small collections to larger production volumes.
Why involve commercial nursery growers?
The announcement highlights that commercial nursery growers have the capacity to produce much larger volumes of seed. The envisioned model is to produce base seed first, then enable larger-scale production through commercial growers.
Does the opportunity specify that seed must come from SOS collections?
The description indicates seed increases may come from SOS collections or other appropriate native source material.
What ecological principle is emphasized in the project design?
The emphasis is on using native materials that fit local ecology and complement nearby native ecosystems, including being mindful about not unintentionally pulling pollinators away from existing native plant communities.
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