Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM WO RFA L12AS00041
Apply for BLM WO RFA L12AS00041
- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chippewa River Islands Wildlife Habitat Survey" 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 Mar 22, 2012 and posted on Mar 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chippewa River Islands Wildlife Habitat Survey is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on assessing wildlife habitat conditions on roughly 80 small river islands managed by the BLM along the Chippewa River in seven counties in Wisconsin. Prior field work completed in 2010 produced a basic inventory that noted the presence of multiple small depressional wetlands that appear to function as ephemeral ponds on many of these islands. The central purpose of this grant is to move beyond that initial inventory and determine whether the ponds on these islands actually behave like true ephemeral systems from a hydrology standpoint (meaning they fill and dry on a seasonal basis in a way consistent with ephemeral pond ecology), and whether they support breeding amphibians. The BLM is specifically interested in breeding use rather than casual presence because breeding activity is a strong indicator that the habitat is functioning as intended for amphibian life cycles.
A key uncertainty driving the need for this study is that the island setting may limit amphibian breeding success or even prevent breeding altogether. Flooding events on large rivers can connect depressions to the main channel temporarily, which can introduce fish into ponds that would otherwise be fishless. Because many amphibians rely on fish-free temporary waters to avoid heavy predation on eggs and larvae, periodic fish introductions could make these ponds unsuitable for successful reproduction. In addition, these islands are separated from upland habitats by a wide river, which could reduce amphibian access, dispersal, and recolonization. Taken together, these factors create a realistic possibility that some or many of the identified depressions are not functioning as amphibian breeding habitats even if they look like ephemeral ponds on paper, and the BLM is seeking data to confirm what is actually happening on the ground.
The award is planned as a single cooperative agreement, meaning the project is expected to involve collaboration and substantial involvement between the recipient and the agency rather than being a simple pass-through grant. The opportunity anticipates one award with a total funding amount of $50,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at $50,000, indicating a fixed-size project budget. No cost sharing or matching is required. The funding activity area is listed under Environment, and the CFDA program associated with the funding is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, so the intended audience is universities and similar public higher-education entities that can carry out field-based ecological surveys and analysis.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on March 6, 2012, with an original closing date of April 6, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of April 19, 2012. The listing indicates it was archived on May 19, 2012. The funding opportunity number is BLM WO RFA L12AS00041, and the title is Chippewa River Islands Wildlife Habitat Survey. Additional details and full announcement materials were provided through Grants.gov. For applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 202-912-7098 or by email at Lisaclayton@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Chippewa River Islands Wildlife Habitat Survey (BLM)
1) What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled Chippewa River Islands Wildlife Habitat Survey.
2) Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity.
3) What is the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose is to assess wildlife habitat conditions on BLM-managed river islands and, specifically, to determine whether small depressional wetlands on those islands function as true ephemeral ponds from a hydrology standpoint and whether they support breeding amphibians.
4) What did previous work (2010) accomplish, and what remains to be done?
Field work completed in 2010 produced a basic inventory noting the presence of multiple small depressional wetlands that appear to function as ephemeral ponds on many islands. This grant aims to move beyond that inventory by confirming (1) whether the ponds actually fill and dry seasonally in a way consistent with ephemeral pond ecology, and (2) whether amphibians are using them for breeding.
5) What geographic area does the project cover?
The project focuses on roughly 80 small river islands managed by the BLM along the Chippewa River in seven counties in Wisconsin.
6) What types of habitats are being evaluated?
The opportunity emphasizes small depressional wetlands on the islands that appear to function as ephemeral ponds (temporary wetlands that fill and dry seasonally).
7) What does BLM mean by "ephemeral" in this opportunity?
In this context, the BLM is focused on whether the ponds behave like true ephemeral systems from a hydrology standpoint, meaning they fill and dry on a seasonal basis in a way consistent with ephemeral pond ecology.
8) Is the study looking for amphibians in general, or something more specific?
The BLM is specifically interested in breeding use rather than casual presence. Breeding activity is described as a strong indicator that habitat is functioning as intended for amphibian life cycles.
9) Why is amphibian breeding success uncertain on these islands?
The opportunity notes several uncertainties tied to the island setting. Flooding events on large rivers can temporarily connect depressions to the main channel, potentially introducing fish into ponds that would otherwise be fishless. Fish introductions can make these ponds unsuitable for successful amphibian reproduction due to predation on eggs and larvae. Also, the islands are separated from upland habitats by a wide river, which could reduce amphibian access, dispersal, and recolonization.
10) Why does fish presence matter for amphibian breeding?
The announcement explains that many amphibians rely on fish-free temporary waters to avoid heavy predation on eggs and larvae. If flood events introduce fish, ponds may become poor breeding habitat even if they resemble ephemeral ponds.
11) What is the BLM trying to confirm with the requested data?
The BLM is seeking data to confirm what is happening on the ground, including whether some or many depressions are not functioning as amphibian breeding habitats even if they appear to be ephemeral ponds based on the earlier inventory.
12) What type of award will be made?
The award is planned as a single cooperative agreement.
13) What does it mean that this will be a cooperative agreement?
The opportunity states that the project is expected to involve collaboration and substantial involvement between the recipient and the agency, rather than being a simple pass-through grant.
14) How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates one award.
15) What is the total funding amount?
The total funding amount is $50,000.
16) Is the budget flexible, or is it a fixed award amount?
It appears fixed. The award ceiling and floor are both $50,000, indicating a fixed-size project budget.
17) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required.
18) What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is listed under Environment.
19) What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program is 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
21) Are private universities or non-profits listed as eligible applicants?
Only public and state-controlled institutions of higher education are listed as eligible in the provided information.
22) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is BLM WO RFA L12AS00041.
23) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 6, 2012.
24) What was the original closing date and the extended closing date?
The original closing date was April 6, 2012, and it was extended to April 19, 2012.
25) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on May 19, 2012.
26) Where were the full announcement details provided?
Additional details and full announcement materials were provided through Grants.gov.
27) Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer.
28) How can the point of contact be reached?
Lisa Clayton could be reached by phone at 202-912-7098 or by email at Lisaclayton@blm.gov.
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