Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00079
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- The DOI-BLM in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-New Mexico Rio Puerco Field Office, Breeding Bird Studies (CESU)" 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 Apr 14, 2016 and posted on Apr 14, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 16, 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 3 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-New Mexico Rio Puerco Field Office, Breeding Bird Studies (CESU) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00079) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and the federal partner. The work falls under the Environment funding activity category (CFDA 15.231) and was posted April 14, 2016, with an application deadline of June 16, 2016.
The central purpose of the project is to conduct what is described as the first comprehensive, community-level screening of avian malaria across New Mexico. Rather than focusing on a single species, the effort is designed to look broadly at many bird species within a defined landscape to understand both the bird community and the malaria parasites circulating within it. The BLM Rio Puerco Field Office lands are highlighted as an ideal setting because they include diverse bird communities associated with pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forest habitats, particularly in areas near Cuba, Mt. Taylor, and El Malpais.
Field activities are structured around systematic bird sampling, primarily through netting, with the goal of capturing as many species as feasible. The project has two main scientific outcomes. First, it aims to describe the avian community based on the standardized netting effort, which provides a consistent way to document which species are present and how commonly they are encountered. Second, it includes collecting blood samples from captured birds to characterize the avian malaria community and to analyze host-parasite relationships, essentially linking which parasite lineages occur in which host species and exploring patterns of infection across the community.
A key design choice is the emphasis on resident breeding species. The opportunity notes that most malaria transmission occurs on the breeding grounds, so focusing sampling during the breeding season and on resident breeders increases the likelihood of detecting active, locally relevant transmission dynamics rather than infections acquired elsewhere during migration. Overall, the project is framed as foundational baseline research that would improve understanding of avian malaria distribution and ecology in New Mexico while also documenting bird community composition on BLM-managed lands.
The opportunity anticipates up to three awards, with an award ceiling of $100,000. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), although the work is intended to be conducted jointly with a partnering institution within the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Network. In practical terms, this signals that successful applicants would likely need to coordinate with a CESU partner or otherwise align the project with CESU collaboration requirements to carry out the research on BLM lands and meet the partnership expectations described in the notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is titled "BLM-New Mexico Rio Puerco Field Office, Breeding Bird Studies (CESU)" and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number (FON) L16AS00079.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically connected to the BLM New Mexico Rio Puerco Field Office.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. This means the project is expected to be carried out with substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and the federal partner (BLM).
Is this a discretionary funding program?
Yes. The notice describes it as a discretionary funding program.
What is the CFDA number and funding activity category?
The work falls under the Environment funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 15.231.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on April 14, 2016, and the application deadline was June 16, 2016.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to conduct what is described as the first comprehensive, community-level screening of avian malaria across New Mexico. The project is designed to study many bird species within a defined landscape and examine both the bird community and the malaria parasites circulating within it.
Does the project focus on a single bird species or multiple species?
It is explicitly designed to look broadly across many bird species, rather than focusing on a single species.
What makes this project "community-level" research?
The project aims to sample a broad set of bird species within the same landscape using a standardized approach. It then evaluates avian malaria across that sampled community, allowing comparisons across species and patterns of host-parasite associations.
Where is the project intended to take place?
The work is intended to occur on BLM Rio Puerco Field Office lands in New Mexico. The notice highlights areas near Cuba, Mt. Taylor, and El Malpais as particularly relevant settings.
What habitats are specifically mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity highlights diverse bird communities associated with pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forest habitats.
What are the main field methods described?
Field activities are structured around systematic bird sampling, primarily through netting, with the goal of capturing as many species as feasible.
What kinds of samples are collected from birds?
The project includes collecting blood samples from captured birds in order to characterize the avian malaria community and analyze host-parasite relationships.
What are the two main scientific outcomes the project aims to deliver?
The project identifies two primary outcomes: (1) describing the avian community based on standardized netting effort (documenting which species are present and how commonly they are encountered), and (2) characterizing the avian malaria community using blood samples, including analysis of host-parasite relationships (which parasite lineages occur in which host species and patterns of infection across the community).
Why does the opportunity emphasize resident breeding species?
The notice explains that most malaria transmission occurs on the breeding grounds. By focusing sampling during the breeding season and emphasizing resident breeding species, the project increases the likelihood of detecting active, locally relevant transmission dynamics rather than infections acquired elsewhere during migration.
Is the project described as baseline research?
Yes. The opportunity frames this work as foundational baseline research intended to improve understanding of avian malaria distribution and ecology in New Mexico while also documenting bird community composition on BLM-managed lands.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates up to three awards.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, based on the information provided in the notice.
What does the mention of CESU imply for applicants?
The work is intended to be conducted jointly with a partnering institution within the Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU) Network. In practical terms, this indicates that successful applicants would likely need to coordinate with a CESU partner or otherwise align the project with CESU collaboration requirements in order to conduct the research on BLM lands and meet partnership expectations described in the notice.
Does the opportunity specify the expected relationship with BLM during the project?
Yes. Because it is a cooperative agreement, the project is expected to involve substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and BLM as the federal partner.
What lands are being used as the study setting, and why are they considered suitable?
The BLM Rio Puerco Field Office lands are described as an ideal setting because they include diverse bird communities tied to pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine forest habitats, supporting the project goal of broad, community-level sampling.
What is meant by "standardized netting effort" in the context of this opportunity?
As described in the notice, standardized netting effort refers to a consistent, systematic approach to bird capture via netting. This consistency supports reliable documentation of species presence and relative encounter rates across sampling locations and times.
What is meant by "host-parasite relationships" in this project?
In this opportunity, host-parasite relationships refer to linking which avian malaria parasite lineages occur in which bird host species, and examining patterns of infection across the sampled bird community.
What is the geographic scope of the avian malaria screening described?
The project is described as the first comprehensive, community-level screening of avian malaria across New Mexico, with the field setting centered on BLM Rio Puerco Field Office lands.
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