Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00017

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU Great Basin The Effect of Chytrid Fungus on Relict Leopard Frogs Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jan 17, 2013 and posted on Jan 17, 2013.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 28, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $28,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $28,000.00 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 Private institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

This grant opportunity, titled "CESU Great Basin The Effect of Chytrid Fungus on Relict Leopard Frogs Project" (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00017), was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary funding opportunity under a cooperative agreement. The central purpose of the project was to partner with an eligible research institution to study and better understand how the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, commonly known as the chytrid fungus, affects Relict Leopard Frogs in Nevada. In practical terms, the work was framed as natural resources research and management support, aimed at producing information that could help guide conservation actions for this species on or related to BLM-managed lands.

The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category and was associated with CFDA number 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. BLM anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $28,000. The award ceiling was also $28,000, meaning proposals were expected to fit within that maximum budget, while the award floor was listed as $0. No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled universities as well as private universities. This points to the project's intended audience being academic or research-capable partners, consistent with the technical nature of chytrid-related disease ecology and amphibian conservation science. Because the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, BLM likely expected substantial involvement in the project, such as collaboration on study design, coordination with land managers, alignment with management priorities, and shared input on deliverables, although the detailed expectations would have been spelled out in the full application instructions.

In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on January 17, 2013, and it had a short application window: the original and current closing date was January 28, 2013. The opportunity was later archived on February 28, 2013. Applicants were directed to the announcement's application materials via the "APPLICATION" tab in the posting for full instructions and required forms. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact was Gretchen Eykelbosh, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable at 775-861-6740 or by email at geykelbosh@blm.gov.

Overall, this was a small, targeted research partnership opportunity focused on a specific disease threat to a sensitive amphibian population in Nevada, with the goal of improving understanding of chytrid fungus impacts in order to support informed conservation and resource management decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the title of this funding opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "CESU Great Basin The Effect of Chytrid Fungus on Relict Leopard Frogs Project."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00017.

Which federal agency offered this opportunity?

This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?

The funding was offered as a discretionary opportunity under a cooperative agreement.

What is the main purpose of the project?

The purpose was to partner with an eligible research institution to study and better understand how the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (the chytrid fungus) affects Relict Leopard Frogs in Nevada, producing information to help guide conservation actions related to BLM-managed lands.

What species and disease are the focus of the work?

The work focuses on Relict Leopard Frogs and the amphibian pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis, commonly known as the chytrid fungus.

What type of activities does the opportunity support?

The work was framed as natural resources research and management support, intended to produce science-based information that could inform conservation and resource management decisions.

What is the funding activity category?

The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category.

What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.

How many awards did BLM expect to make?

BLM anticipated making a single award.

What was the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $28,000.

What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling was $28,000, so proposals were expected to fit within that maximum budget.

What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?

The award floor was listed as $0.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No cost sharing or matching requirement was specified, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled universities as well as private universities.

Why is eligibility limited to universities?

Based on the announcement description, the project was designed for academic or research-capable partners, consistent with the technical nature of disease ecology and amphibian conservation research.

Does the cooperative agreement format affect how the project would be carried out?

Yes. Because the instrument was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, BLM likely expected substantial involvement in the project (for example, collaboration or coordination with land managers and alignment with management priorities). Specific roles and deliverables would be detailed in the full application instructions.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted and created on January 17, 2013.

What was the application deadline?

The original and current closing date was January 28, 2013.

How long was the application window?

Based on the posted date (January 17, 2013) and the closing date (January 28, 2013), the application window was short.

When was the opportunity archived?

The opportunity was archived on February 28, 2013.

Where were applicants instructed to find the application materials and required forms?

Applicants were directed to the announcement's application materials via the "APPLICATION" tab in the posting for full instructions and required forms.

Who was the point of contact for administrative or access questions?

The listed point of contact was Gretchen Eykelbosh, Grants and Agreements Specialist.

How could the point of contact be reached?

Gretchen Eykelbosh could be reached by phone at 775-861-6740 or by email at geykelbosh@blm.gov.

What geographic area did the project emphasize?

The project emphasized Nevada, with conservation relevance to Relict Leopard Frogs and management considerations on or related to BLM-managed lands.

What was the overall goal of the research partnership?

The overall goal was to improve understanding of chytrid fungus impacts on a sensitive amphibian population so that conservation and resource management decisions could be better informed.

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