Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM AK RFA09 0007
Apply for BLM AK RFA09 0007
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU Cooperative Invasive Plant Inventory, Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 1, 2009 and posted on Sep 1, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 15, 2009. (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.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
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Opportunity Summary:
The CESU Cooperative Invasive Plant Inventory, Alaska grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM AK RFA09 0007) was a Bureau of Land Management initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior focused on improving how invasive plant species are documented and understood on BLM-managed lands in Alaska that have previously been affected by wildfire. The central purpose of the project was to carry out coordinated field and data work that would result in better collection, analysis, and compilation of invasive species information in burned areas, with the practical goal of helping land managers make stronger, better-informed decisions about invasive plant management and post-fire rehabilitation.
The work was designed to be completed through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, meaning the award would be made as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. In practical terms, this signals an expectation of active collaboration between BLM and the selected partner, often involving shared planning, coordination, and ongoing technical involvement rather than a hands-off funding relationship. Within that CESU structure, the partner was expected to collect invasive plant occurrence data, validate it for quality and usability, and distribute it in ways that natural resource managers and other end users could readily apply. The announcement also emphasizes that BLM would continue parallel efforts to identify invasive plant occurrences and evaluate treatment effectiveness, and that this cooperative project would complement and strengthen those ongoing agency needs.
A key theme of the opportunity is the connection between wildfire disturbance and invasive plant spread. Burned landscapes can create openings for invasive species to establish and expand, so the project places special attention on areas previously impacted by wildfire. By systematically inventorying invasive plants in those locations and compiling reliable datasets, the project aimed to improve BLMs understanding of where invasive plants are occurring, how they may be changing over time, and how management actions are performing. The broader intended benefit was improved agency capacity around invasive plant research, technical assistance, and education, meaning the output was not just raw field observations but information products and support that could be used to guide real management actions.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was listed as discretionary and categorized under Natural Resources, with the CFDA program identified as 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management. The estimated total funding amount was $90,000, with an award floor of $3,000, and BLM anticipated making one award. No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified, which generally lowers the barrier to participation for eligible applicants by not requiring them to bring non-federal funds to the table. Eligibility was limited to organizations participating in the CESU network, described in the listing as Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU), and the Eligible Applicants field indicated Others with clarification in the eligibility text, reinforcing that applicants needed to meet CESU participation requirements rather than fitting into a broad public eligibility category.
The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 15, 2009, and it was archived on October 16, 2009. The announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for additional information and materials. For access issues or questions related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Sandra S. Smith at s2smith@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CESU Cooperative Invasive Plant Inventory, Alaska opportunity?
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM AK RFA09 0007) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) initiative under the U.S. Department of the Interior to improve how invasive plant species are documented and understood on BLM-managed lands in Alaska, especially areas that have previously been affected by wildfire.
What was the main goal of the project?
The central purpose was to complete coordinated field and data work that improves the collection, analysis, and compilation of invasive plant information in burned areas. The practical intent was to support stronger, better-informed decisions for invasive plant management and post-fire rehabilitation.
Why does the opportunity emphasize wildfire-affected areas?
The announcement highlights the link between wildfire disturbance and invasive plant spread. Burned landscapes can create openings for invasive species to establish and expand, so the project focused on systematically inventorying invasive plants in locations previously impacted by wildfire.
What type of award was expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was expected to be made as a cooperative agreement through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) framework, rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a CESU cooperative agreement?
Within the CESU framework, a cooperative agreement generally signals active collaboration between BLM and the selected partner. The expectation described in the opportunity is shared planning, coordination, and ongoing technical involvement rather than a hands-off funding relationship.
What kinds of activities and tasks were the partner expected to perform?
The partner was expected to collect invasive plant occurrence data, validate the data for quality and usability, and distribute the information in ways that natural resource managers and other end users could readily apply.
Was this project intended to replace BLM invasive plant efforts?
No. The announcement states that BLM would continue parallel efforts to identify invasive plant occurrences and evaluate treatment effectiveness. The cooperative project was intended to complement and strengthen those ongoing agency needs.
What kinds of outputs were expected from the project?
The opportunity emphasizes usable information products, not just raw field observations. Outputs were intended to improve BLM understanding of invasive plant locations and patterns over time and support management decisions, including invasive plant management and post-fire rehabilitation.
How would the results be used?
The compiled and validated invasive plant datasets and distributed information were intended to help land managers make better decisions about invasive plant management and post-fire rehabilitation, and to improve agency capacity around invasive plant research, technical assistance, and education.
What was the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding amount was $90,000.
Was there an award minimum (floor)?
Yes. The award floor was $3,000.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified in the information provided.
How was the opportunity categorized?
The opportunity was listed as discretionary and categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program identified for this opportunity was 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to organizations participating in the CESU network (Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit). The listing also used the label "Others" with clarification that applicants needed to meet CESU participation requirements.
Where were applicants directed to find additional information and application materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for additional information and materials.
What were the key dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on September 1, 2009. The original and current closing date was September 15, 2009. It was archived on October 16, 2009.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Sandra S. Smith, reachable at s2smith@blm.gov.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What geographic area did this project focus on?
The work focused on BLM-managed lands in Alaska, with special attention to areas previously affected by wildfire.
What is meant by "invasive plant occurrence data" in this context?
In this opportunity, invasive plant occurrence data refers to information collected in the field about where invasive plant species are present. The partner was expected to collect these observations, validate them for quality, and distribute them so they can be used by managers and other end users.
What does "validate the data for quality and usability" imply for this project?
Based on the description, the project required that collected invasive plant occurrence data be checked and confirmed so it is reliable and usable for analysis, compilation, and practical application by natural resource managers and other end users.
What is the practical management focus of the project?
The practical focus is to improve decision-making for invasive plant management and post-fire rehabilitation by providing better collected, analyzed, compiled, and distributed invasive species information for burned areas.
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