Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00138
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CFO Sage Grouse Population Monitoring" 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 Jun 15, 2010 and posted on Jun 15, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "CFO Sage Grouse Population Monitoring" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00138) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on natural resource and wildlife conservation within the Challis Field Office (CFO) management area. The core purpose of the project is to monitor local sage grouse populations and use the resulting movement and location data to better identify, map, and refine seasonal habitat use across the CFO landscape. In practical terms, the work centers on tracking collared sage grouse and turning those telemetry locations into improved understanding of where the birds spend time during different parts of the year, which can then inform habitat management decisions.
The monitoring approach described relies on both aerial and ground-based telemetry. That means project staff would conduct flights and field tracking to locate radio- or GPS-collared birds, compile those location points over time, and analyze the patterns to distinguish seasonal ranges and key habitat areas (for example, breeding, brood-rearing, and wintering areas, depending on what the data show in that specific geography). The deliverable implied by the announcement is not just raw location data, but an applied product: refined seasonal habitat identification within the Challis Field Office, supporting BLM land management and conservation planning.
Administratively, this was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity under a cooperative agreement instrument, indicating BLM expected substantial involvement or collaboration during project implementation rather than a simple pass-through grant. The opportunity was posted June 15, 2010, with an application closing date of July 11, 2010, and it was later archived on July 11, 2011. The estimated total funding available was $250,000, with a stated award ceiling of $70,000 and an award floor of $1, and BLM anticipated making one award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which typically makes participation easier for eligible entities because applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind match as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility for this opportunity was limited to state governments. The program is associated with CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, aligning it with broader federal efforts to conserve sensitive species and improve habitat stewardship on public lands. For application access and submission details, the announcement directed applicants to use the application tab and associated forms in the posting system. The point of contact for support and questions was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 208-373-4018 or melindaritacco@blm.gov.
FAQs: CFO Sage Grouse Population Monitoring (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00138)
What is the "CFO Sage Grouse Population Monitoring" funding opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on natural resource and wildlife conservation in the Challis Field Office (CFO) management area. The project is designed to monitor local sage grouse populations and use movement and location data to improve identification and mapping of seasonal habitat use across the CFO landscape.
What is the main goal of the project?
The core purpose is to track collared sage grouse, collect telemetry locations over time, and use those data to better identify, map, and refine seasonal habitat use. The intent is to produce applied information that can support BLM habitat management decisions and conservation planning.
What kind of work would the project involve?
The work centers on monitoring collared sage grouse and converting their telemetry locations into an improved understanding of where birds spend time during different parts of the year. This includes compiling location points over time and analyzing patterns to distinguish seasonal ranges and key habitat areas.
What monitoring methods are described in the opportunity?
The monitoring approach relies on both aerial telemetry and ground-based telemetry. This means project staff would conduct flights and field tracking to locate radio- or GPS-collared birds and record their locations.
What types of data are expected to be collected?
The opportunity describes collecting movement and location data from collared sage grouse using telemetry methods. The data consist of telemetry location points gathered over time from radio- or GPS-collared birds.
What are the expected outputs or deliverables?
Beyond raw telemetry location data, the implied deliverable is an applied product: refined seasonal habitat identification within the Challis Field Office. This refined habitat mapping is intended to support BLM land management and conservation planning.
What does "seasonal habitat use" mean in this context?
It refers to how sage grouse use different parts of the landscape during different times of the year, as revealed by telemetry locations collected over time. The announcement notes that the analysis can be used to distinguish seasonal ranges and identify key habitat areas (for example, breeding, brood-rearing, and wintering areas), depending on what the data show in the local geography.
Where would the project take place?
The project would take place within the Challis Field Office (CFO) management area.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This was offered under a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity states that it is a cooperative agreement, which indicates BLM expected substantial involvement or collaboration during project implementation rather than a simple pass-through grant.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The announcement described it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments.
What is the CFDA program associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $250,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The stated award ceiling was $70,000.
What was the award floor?
The stated award floor was $1.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity listed no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 15, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 11, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on July 11, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find application access and submission details?
The announcement directed applicants to use the application tab and associated forms in the posting system.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Melinda D. Ritacco could be reached by phone at 208-373-4018 or by email at melindaritacco@blm.gov.
What is the purpose of using telemetry locations in this project?
The purpose is to analyze movement and location data to identify and refine seasonal ranges and key habitat areas across the Challis Field Office landscape, producing improved habitat identification that can inform habitat management decisions.
Does the opportunity specify whether collars are radio or GPS?
Yes. The monitoring description references locating radio- or GPS-collared birds.
Is the project focused on wildlife conservation, habitat mapping, or both?
Both. The opportunity is framed as natural resource and wildlife conservation, and the practical work emphasizes telemetry-based monitoring that leads to refined seasonal habitat identification and mapping to support management decisions.
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