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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU Noxious Weed Education and Awareness in MT" 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 Feb 20, 2015 and posted on Jan 20, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 28, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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.
- This project is a continuation of a Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "CESU - Noxious Weed Education and Awareness in MT" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00016) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement aimed at supporting noxious weed education and public awareness efforts in Montana. It sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.230, "Invasive and Noxious Plant Management," which signals that the project focus is on preventing, managing, and reducing the impacts of invasive and noxious plant species through outreach, education, and related program work rather than infrastructure or construction.
This is a continuation opportunity under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, meaning it is intended to extend or build upon an existing, ongoing partnership or project framework rather than start a brand-new, open competition for a broad pool of applicants. The eligible applicants are specifically listed as public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the CESU model where universities often serve as core partners delivering research, technical assistance, training, and outreach in collaboration with federal land management agencies. In practical terms, that eligibility restriction implies the award is designed for a university partner already positioned within the Rocky Mountain CESU collaborative structure and capable of carrying forward prior work tied to noxious weed education and awareness in the state.
The BLM expected to make one award under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000. The listed award floor and ceiling are $2,500 and $5,000, respectively, which suggests the total amount may be distributed through incremental funding actions, multiple small tasks, or phased cooperative agreement funding rather than a single large disbursement at the ceiling level. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, which lowers barriers to participation and indicates the federal funding is intended to directly support deliverables without requiring the recipient to provide a financial match.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted on January 20, 2015, created on February 20, 2015, and had an original closing date of February 21, 2015, later extended to February 28, 2015. The archive date is March 23, 2015, meaning the opportunity is no longer active. These short turnaround dates are consistent with continuation awards where the agency is maintaining momentum on an existing program and may already be coordinating closely with the intended partner.
The core project purpose is summarized as "Noxious Weed Education and Awareness in Montana," indicating that the primary deliverables likely involve outreach materials, educational programming, training events, stakeholder engagement, or communication campaigns aimed at increasing understanding of noxious weeds and improving prevention and management behaviors. While the announcement text provided here does not list specific required outputs, projects under this theme commonly focus on helping landowners, recreationists, local governments, and resource managers recognize priority species, understand pathways of spread, adopt best practices for prevention and early detection, and coordinate responses across jurisdictions. Because the instrument is a cooperative agreement, it also implies substantial involvement by the BLM in coordinating, shaping, or participating in the work as it is carried out, rather than simply providing funding with minimal federal involvement.
For access issues related to the full announcement, the contact listed is Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer (GMO), at phone number 406-896-5196. This is the point of contact for administrative or electronic access questions and would typically be the person to clarify application logistics, eligibility questions within the CESU structure, and the specific requirements that were contained in the full funding announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): CESU - Noxious Weed Education and Awareness in MT (L15AS00016)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "CESU - Noxious Weed Education and Awareness in MT" and the Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00016.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement.
What type of award is this (grant, contract, cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM is expected to have substantial involvement in coordinating, shaping, or participating in the work as it is carried out.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is "Noxious Weed Education and Awareness in Montana," with a focus on education, outreach, and public awareness related to invasive and noxious plant species.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
Which CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.230, "Invasive and Noxious Plant Management."
Does this opportunity focus on outreach/education or on construction and infrastructure?
Based on the description and the CFDA alignment, the focus is on preventing, managing, and reducing the impacts of invasive and noxious plants through outreach, education, and related program work, rather than infrastructure or construction.
Is this an open competition or a continuation opportunity?
It is described as a continuation opportunity under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network, meaning it is intended to extend or build upon an existing partnership or project framework.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does the CESU context affect who should apply?
Because this is within the Rocky Mountain CESU network and described as a continuation, it implies the award is designed for a university partner already positioned within that collaborative structure and capable of carrying forward prior work related to noxious weed education and awareness in Montana.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM expected to make one award under this announcement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $25,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
The award floor is $2,500 and the award ceiling is $5,000.
How should applicants interpret the difference between the $25,000 total and the $5,000 ceiling?
The listing suggests the total amount may be distributed through incremental funding actions, multiple small tasks, or phased cooperative agreement funding rather than a single large disbursement at the ceiling amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted on January 20, 2015, and created on February 20, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was February 21, 2015, and it was later extended to February 28, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is March 23, 2015, which indicates the opportunity is no longer active.
What kinds of activities or deliverables are implied by the project description?
While specific required outputs are not listed in the provided text, the stated theme implies deliverables related to outreach and education, such as educational materials, public awareness efforts, training events, stakeholder engagement, or communication activities designed to increase understanding of noxious weeds and encourage prevention and management behaviors.
Who might benefit from the education and awareness work described?
The description implies a public awareness and education audience in Montana; common target groups for this type of work can include landowners, recreationists, local governments, and resource managers, but the announcement text provided does not prescribe specific audiences.
Who is the contact for access or administrative questions?
The contact listed is Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer (GMO).
How can I reach the listed contact?
Lori Anderson can be reached by phone at 406-896-5196.
What types of questions should go to the listed contact?
The contact is identified for access issues related to the full announcement and would typically be the point of contact to clarify application logistics, eligibility questions within the CESU structure, and the specific requirements contained in the full funding announcement.
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