Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00159
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-Alaska, Invasive, Rare Species and Vegetation Monitoring" 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 Jun 03, 2016 and posted on Jun 03, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 03, 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 $250,000.00 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, Invasive, Rare Species and Vegetation Monitoring opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00159) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM) focused on natural resources work in Alaska. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means BLM expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The purpose is to strengthen the BLM Anchorage District Office's ability to carry out vegetation-related monitoring and management responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on BLM sensitive plant species, invasive species detection and tracking, and broader vegetation monitoring needs tied to land management decisions.
The project is grounded in the monitoring and management commitments laid out in four Resource Management Plans (RMPs) that guide BLM actions within the Anchorage District Office: Bay, Kobuk-Seward, Ring of Fire, and East Alaska. These plans include multiple goals and monitoring objectives that require field and/or data-driven capacity to implement effectively. By partnering with an organization that already has technical expertise and operational capacity in plant and vegetation monitoring, BLM aims to better meet those RMP commitments while also supporting workforce and academic development for early-career professionals. The opportunity is also framed as a way to advance the mission of organizations participating in the North and West Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership network designed to connect federal land managers with universities and other science partners to address applied research and monitoring needs.
A key piece of context is that statewide records of invasive species occurrences and rare plant occurrences have previously been compiled by a CESU partner organization, the Alaska Center for Conservation Science, an institute at the University of Alaska Anchorage. This grant opportunity builds on that foundation by supporting continued or expanded monitoring work that can inform BLM decision-making under the four RMPs. In practical terms, the work implied by the description centers on collecting, updating, and using occurrence and monitoring data for invasive plants, rare plants, and vegetation conditions to help BLM track trends, identify management priorities, and document whether management objectives are being met over time.
Eligibility for this opportunity is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity as long as it meets any additional eligibility notes that might appear in the full notice. BLM anticipated making a single award, with an award ceiling of $250,000. The opportunity was posted June 3, 2016, and had an application deadline of August 3, 2016. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.231, which corresponds to BLM assistance programs in the natural resources area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM-Alaska, Invasive, Rare Species and Vegetation Monitoring."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00159.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a competitive grant or some other type of assistance?
It is described as a discretionary federal grant offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally means BLM expects to be actively involved in the project, rather than simply providing funds without involvement.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the BLM Anchorage District Office's ability to carry out vegetation-related monitoring and management responsibilities in Alaska.
What topics or activities does the grant emphasize?
The description emphasizes monitoring and management needs related to BLM sensitive plant species, invasive species detection and tracking, and broader vegetation monitoring tied to land management decisions.
Where is the work intended to take place?
The work is focused on natural resources monitoring and management in Alaska, supporting the BLM Anchorage District Office.
Which BLM plans or frameworks does the project support?
The project is grounded in monitoring and management commitments laid out in four Resource Management Plans (RMPs) guiding BLM actions within the Anchorage District Office: Bay, Kobuk-Seward, Ring of Fire, and East Alaska.
Why are the Resource Management Plans (RMPs) important for this opportunity?
The RMPs include goals and monitoring objectives that require field and/or data-driven capacity to implement effectively. This opportunity is intended to help BLM meet those commitments.
How does this opportunity relate to invasive species and rare plants data in Alaska?
The notice notes that statewide records of invasive species occurrences and rare plant occurrences were previously compiled by a CESU partner organization, the Alaska Center for Conservation Science (University of Alaska Anchorage). This opportunity builds on that foundation by supporting continued or expanded monitoring work to inform BLM decision-making under the four RMPs.
What kinds of outputs or results are implied by the description?
The description implies work centered on collecting, updating, and using occurrence and monitoring data for invasive plants, rare plants, and vegetation conditions so BLM can track trends, identify management priorities, and document whether management objectives are being met over time.
Does the opportunity mention partnerships?
Yes. The opportunity is framed as advancing the mission of organizations participating in the North and West Alaska Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), a partnership network connecting federal land managers with universities and other science partners to address applied research and monitoring needs.
Is this opportunity limited to CESU members?
The eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, as long as it meets any additional eligibility notes that might appear in the full notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility notes in the full announcement.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 3, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 3, 2016.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 15.231, associated with BLM assistance programs in the natural resources area.
What BLM office is specifically referenced as benefiting from this work?
The opportunity specifically references the BLM Anchorage District Office.
Does the opportunity mention workforce or academic development?
Yes. The notice describes the partnership as supporting workforce and academic development for early-career professionals.
How is the monitoring information expected to be used by BLM?
The description indicates the information will be used to inform land management decisions, track trends, identify management priorities, and document progress toward management objectives under the four Resource Management Plans.
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