Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00228
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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, Seeds of Success, Native Plant Materials Development Program, and Botanical Assistance" 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 28, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 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 $499,999.00 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, Seeds of Success, Native Plant Materials Development Program, and Botanical Assistance" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00228) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources assistance category (CFDA 15.231). It was created on June 28, 2016, with an original closing date of August 29, 2016. The program anticipated making a single award, with funding available up to an award ceiling of $499,999, and eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any applicant type could apply as long as they met any conditions described in the opportunity text.
The purpose of the project is to support BLM land management needs in Alaska by improving the availability and quality of native plant materials and by strengthening conservation knowledge for key plant species. The opportunity builds on prior work by the Alaska Natural Heritage Program, which previously collected field observations, population data, and seeds for keystone and other identified species used in conservation and revegetation actions. In practical terms, the project is meant to generate both usable native seed supplies and the biological information needed to guide responsible collection and restoration planning.
The work is organized around three main components. The conservation component focuses on field-based botany and species monitoring, including gathering population information for identified species of interest, tracking plant phenology across the growing season through the seed-ripe stage, and collecting seed according to specified standards. This implies a disciplined approach to timing, documentation, and collection methods so that seeds are gathered when viable and in a way that supports long-term conservation objectives rather than harming source populations.
The logistics component covers on-the-ground operational support necessary to complete field efforts across pre-determined areas. This includes providing transportation to field sites as needed, along with proper care and handling of seeds after collection. The seeds must then be delivered to the High Latitude Plant Materials Center in Palmer, Alaska, which serves as the receiving facility for processing, storage, and/or future use in native plant materials development and restoration.
The reporting component requires the recipient to produce recap documentation using common office formats, specifically Excel spreadsheets and Word documents. These reports are intended to capture source data and summarize field activities, observations, and outcomes in a structured way that BLM can use for project oversight, resource planning, and future conservation and revegetation work.
Overall, this opportunity funds a cooperative, field-intensive effort that combines botanical expertise, careful seed collection aligned with program specifications (consistent with Seeds of Success-style goals), and practical delivery and documentation requirements. The end result is expected to be both tangible native seed resources for restoration in Alaska and improved, organized information on priority plant species and their populations to support BLM management decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM-Alaska, Seeds of Success, Native Plant Materials Development Program, and Botanical Assistance."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00228.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska grant issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award is this?
It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What assistance category does this fall under?
The assistance category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.231.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 28, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 29, 2016.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated making a single award.
What was the maximum funding amount available?
Funding was available up to an award ceiling of $499,999.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any applicant type could apply as long as they met any conditions described in the opportunity text.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to support BLM land management needs in Alaska by improving the availability and quality of native plant materials and by strengthening conservation knowledge for key plant species.
How does this opportunity relate to prior work in Alaska?
It builds on prior work by the Alaska Natural Heritage Program, which previously collected field observations, population data, and seeds for keystone and other identified species used in conservation and revegetation actions.
What kinds of outcomes is the project expected to produce?
The expected end results include usable native seed supplies for restoration in Alaska and improved, organized biological and population information on priority plant species to support BLM management decisions.
How is the work structured?
The work is organized around three main components: a conservation component, a logistics component, and a reporting component.
What activities are included in the conservation component?
The conservation component focuses on field-based botany and species monitoring, including gathering population information for identified species of interest, tracking plant phenology across the growing season through the seed-ripe stage, and collecting seed according to specified standards.
What does tracking plant phenology involve for this project?
It involves monitoring plants across the growing season up to and including the seed-ripe stage so that collection timing is aligned with seed viability and program needs.
Are there expectations around how seed is collected?
Yes. The description indicates seeds must be collected according to specified standards, implying careful timing, documentation, and collection methods intended to support long-term conservation objectives and avoid harming source populations.
What activities are included in the logistics component?
The logistics component covers operational support for field efforts in pre-determined areas, including providing transportation to field sites as needed and ensuring proper care and handling of seeds after collection.
Where do collected seeds need to be delivered?
Collected seeds must be delivered to the High Latitude Plant Materials Center in Palmer, Alaska.
What role does the High Latitude Plant Materials Center play in this project?
It serves as the receiving facility for the collected seeds for processing, storage, and/or future use in native plant materials development and restoration.
What is required under the reporting component?
The recipient must produce recap documentation using common office formats, specifically Excel spreadsheets and Word documents, to capture source data and summarize field activities, observations, and outcomes.
What are the reports expected to be used for?
The reports are intended to support BLM project oversight, resource planning, and future conservation and revegetation work by providing structured documentation of activities and results.
Is this primarily an office-based project or a field-based project?
It is described as a cooperative, field-intensive effort that combines botanical expertise, careful seed collection aligned with program specifications, and practical delivery and documentation requirements.
What is meant by “Seeds of Success-style goals” in this description?
Based on the information provided, this refers to a focus on disciplined native seed collection and associated documentation and biological information gathering to support conservation and restoration needs.
What geographic area is the project intended to support?
The opportunity is focused on supporting BLM land management needs in Alaska, with field efforts conducted across pre-determined areas (as described in the opportunity information).
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