Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00098
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU, CCS, BLM Arizona, Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2014 and posted on May 8, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 17, 2014 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due 17 June 2014 @ 1700 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "CESU, CCS, BLM Arizona, Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Implementation" (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00098), is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona effort to continue and strengthen a long-running, multi-partner conservation program focused on the Relict Leopard Frog (RLF). The work is framed within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network, a large national consortium of roughly 300 partners that includes federal agencies, universities, tribes, state and local governments, and nongovernmental conservation groups. Specifically, this opportunity is routed through the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GBCESU), which is designed to support research, technical assistance, and education that helps partner agencies manage and steward natural, cultural, and social resources across the region. BLM notes that the GBCESU model is valuable because it intentionally connects research scientists with on-the-ground resource managers and educators, helping translate science into practical conservation outcomes. The announcement references the applicable master agreement (BLM CA 2011 006) and states that Arizona BLM intends to enter into a new agreement with a GBCESU-affiliated university.
The conservation focus is the implementation of the Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Agreement and Strategy, a coordinated, multi-state effort that began in 2005. The program exists because the species was once believed to be extinct, and its recovery depends on sustained, organized action across jurisdictional boundaries. The background section highlights that the partnership has already produced tangible results, including captive rearing and reintroduction activities that have led to the establishment of multiple populations, along with improved understanding of the frog's current status. In other words, the opportunity is not for a brand-new concept, but for continuing implementation work in a proven collaborative framework, building on nearly a decade of effort at the time of the posting.
The stated objective is to build and maintain an effective, efficient partnership with the shared goal of conserving the Relict Leopard Frog by carrying out the actions described in the Conservation Agreement and Strategy. While the announcement does not list a step-by-step scope of work in the excerpt provided, the emphasis is clearly on coordinated implementation rather than purely academic study. The intended outcome is reestablishment of the species and an improved conservation status, which BLM links to broader public benefits: restoring biodiversity and improving the overall health of public land resources for public enjoyment. The structure and language of the opportunity suggest that the awardee would be expected to work closely with BLM and other partners, consistent with the cooperative agreement instrument where substantial federal involvement is typical.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument, categorized under Natural Resources. The program is associated with CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share), and it explicitly includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the agreement terms) toward the project. The opportunity anticipated a single award. The estimated total funding and the award ceiling are both listed as $90,000, with an award floor of $9,000, indicating BLM expected proposals within that range but with the possibility of smaller project budgets meeting minimum thresholds.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, which aligns with the CESU model and the stated intent to partner with a GBCESU university. The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2014, and required electronic submission through Grants.gov by June 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, with a firm statement that late proposals would not be considered. The announcement was archived on June 23, 2014. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was Eddie Bell, Grants Management Officer at BLM (602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov). The listing also points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement details and submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "CESU, CCS, BLM Arizona, Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Implementation" and the Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00098.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona funding opportunity.
What is the overall purpose of this grant opportunity?
The purpose is to continue and strengthen a long-running, multi-partner conservation program focused on the Relict Leopard Frog (RLF), with an emphasis on coordinated implementation work under an existing conservation framework.
What species is the focus of the project?
The conservation focus is the Relict Leopard Frog (RLF).
Is this funding for a new conservation program or an existing one?
This opportunity supports continuing implementation of an existing, coordinated program rather than launching a brand-new concept. The work builds on the Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Agreement and Strategy and on results already achieved through the partnership.
What conservation framework or strategy guides the work?
The work is framed around implementing the actions described in the Relict Leopard Frog Conservation Agreement and Strategy, a coordinated multi-state effort that began in 2005.
What results has the partnership achieved so far (as described in the announcement)?
The announcement notes tangible results including captive rearing and reintroduction activities that have led to the establishment of multiple populations, along with improved understanding of the frog's current status.
What is the stated objective of the opportunity?
The stated objective is to build and maintain an effective and efficient partnership with the shared goal of conserving the Relict Leopard Frog by carrying out actions described in the Conservation Agreement and Strategy.
What outcomes does BLM associate with this project?
The intended outcome is reestablishment of the species and an improved conservation status. BLM also links the work to broader public benefits, including restoring biodiversity and improving the overall health of public land resources for public enjoyment.
How is this opportunity connected to the CESU Network?
The work is framed within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network, described as a national consortium of roughly 300 partners that includes federal agencies, universities, tribes, state and local governments, and nongovernmental conservation groups.
Which CESU unit is this opportunity routed through?
This opportunity is routed through the Great Basin Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (GBCESU).
What role does the GBCESU model play in this opportunity?
BLM describes the GBCESU model as valuable because it intentionally connects research scientists with on-the-ground resource managers and educators, helping translate science into practical conservation outcomes. The unit is designed to support research, technical assistance, and education that helps partner agencies manage and steward natural, cultural, and social resources.
Who does BLM intend to partner with for this award?
The announcement states that Arizona BLM intends to enter into a new agreement with a GBCESU-affiliated university.
What is the referenced master agreement?
The announcement references the applicable master agreement as BLM CA 2011 006.
What type of funding opportunity is this (discretionary or mandatory)?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does the Cooperative Agreement structure imply about BLM involvement?
The structure and language suggest the awardee would be expected to work closely with BLM and other partners, consistent with the cooperative agreement instrument where substantial federal involvement is typical.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant?
The program is associated with CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient must contribute non-federal resources toward the project, as specified in the agreement terms.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is listed as $90,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $90,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $9,000.
What range of proposal budgets does this suggest?
BLM expected proposals within the $9,000 to $90,000 range, with $90,000 shown as both the estimated total funding and the maximum award amount.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does the eligibility requirement relate to the CESU approach?
The eligibility aligns with the CESU model and the stated intent to partner with a GBCESU-affiliated university.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2014.
What was the application deadline and time zone?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by June 17, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Are late proposals accepted?
No. The announcement states that late proposals would not be considered.
Where were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
When was this opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on June 23, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Eddie Bell, Grants Management Officer at BLM. Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: ebell@blm.gov.
Where should applicants look for full announcement details and submission requirements?
The listing directs applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement details and submission requirements.
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