Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00278
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU Wild Horse and Burro Shade Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.229 Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2014 and posted on Jul 29, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,418.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,418.00 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:
The CESU Wild Horse and Burro Shade Study (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00278) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on animal behavior and welfare within the captive wild horse population at the Palomino Valley Center (PVC) in Reno, Nevada. The study is designed to compare behavioral patterns between healthy horses and horses considered compromised, with particular attention to how these two groups use shade. The central research questions are practical and measurable: how much total time each group spends in shaded areas, how often they seek shade (frequency of shade-use bouts), and how long each individual shade-use event lasts (duration of shade-use bouts). In plain terms, the project aims to determine whether compromised horses manage heat and environmental stress differently than healthy horses, using shade-seeking behavior as a key indicator.
This opportunity falls under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework and is categorized as discretionary funding in the natural resources area. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement, which typically implies substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project (for example, coordination, shared responsibilities, or active collaboration during implementation), rather than a hands-off grant structure. The associated CFDA program is 15.229, Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management, aligning the work with federal management responsibilities for wild equids, including care standards in holding facilities.
A key detail is that the announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that BLM intends to fund the described project activities without full and open competition. That means the agency is signaling its intent to make a single award through a non-competitive process, rather than inviting multiple applicants to submit proposals for evaluation. Consistent with that approach, the listing shows Expected Awards: 1.
Funding details are clearly defined and fixed: the estimated total funding is $37,418, and both the award ceiling and floor are also $37,418, indicating a single award amount rather than a range. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would not be expected to provide additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the CESU model that commonly relies on university-based research partners.
Timeline information indicates the opportunity was posted and created on July 29, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 15, 2014, and an archive date of September 15, 2014. An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Susan Kaller, Grants and Agreements Specialist at BLM, reachable by phone at 775-861-6559 or by email at skaller@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CESU Wild Horse and Burro Shade Study?
The CESU Wild Horse and Burro Shade Study is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on animal behavior and welfare in the captive wild horse population at the Palomino Valley Center (PVC) in Reno, Nevada. The project examines how wild horses use shade and whether shade-seeking behavior differs between healthy horses and horses considered compromised.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00278.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the project (such as coordination, shared responsibilities, or active collaboration during implementation), rather than a more hands-off grant structure.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It is a public notice that BLM intends to fund the described project activities without full and open competition, meaning it is a non-competitive, single-award approach.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The listing shows Expected Awards: 1.
What is the purpose of the study?
The study is designed to compare behavioral patterns between healthy horses and horses considered compromised, with particular attention to how these two groups use shade. The practical goal is to assess whether compromised horses manage heat and environmental stress differently than healthy horses, using shade-seeking behavior as a key indicator.
What specific research questions will the study measure?
The central research questions focus on measurable shade-use behavior for healthy versus compromised horses, including: (1) total time spent in shaded areas, (2) frequency of shade-use bouts (how often shade is sought), and (3) duration of shade-use bouts (how long each shade-use event lasts).
Where will the study take place?
The work focuses on the captive wild horse population at the Palomino Valley Center (PVC) in Reno, Nevada.
What program does this opportunity fall under (CFDA)?
The associated CFDA program is 15.229, Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management.
How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as discretionary funding in the natural resources area and is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $37,418.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $37,418, indicating a fixed single award amount rather than a range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on July 29, 2014.
What is the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date is August 15, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 15, 2014.
Where can I find additional information?
An additional information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Susan Kaller, Grants and Agreements Specialist at BLM. She can be reached by phone at 775-861-6559 or by email at skaller@blm.gov.
What does it mean that this is a CESU opportunity?
The opportunity is offered under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) framework, which commonly relies on research partnerships with university-based participants. In this announcement, eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, consistent with that model.
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