Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM L11AS00226
Apply for BLM L11AS00226
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Effectiveness Monitoring for Adaptive Management to Conserve Desert Tortoise" 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 Aug 16, 2011 and posted on Aug 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Project open to the Universities under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU)4
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity titled "Effectiveness Monitoring for Adaptive Management to Conserve Desert Tortoise" (Funding Opportunity Number BLM L11AS00226) is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resource conservation and applied research. The central purpose is to evaluate whether commonly required mitigation actions intended to offset human-related impacts on the desert tortoise are actually delivering measurable biological benefits. In practical terms, BLM is looking to partner with an eligible university to study mitigation measures such as fencing roads to prevent tortoise-vehicle interactions, installing or improving culverts to help tortoises safely pass under roads or other barriers, and rehabilitating disturbed habitat so it becomes functional again for tortoise use. The goal is to move beyond simply installing mitigation features and instead generate evidence about how well they work in real-world conditions.
A key theme of this opportunity is "effectiveness monitoring" in support of adaptive management. That means the funded work is expected to link mitigation actions to expected outcomes and then measure whether those outcomes occur, along with any broader environmental effects. For desert tortoise conservation, the opportunity description highlights outcomes like reducing mortality and increasing recruitment (the addition of young tortoises into the population), which are critical indicators of population viability. The intent is to produce feedback that can directly improve agency decision-making, allowing BLM to refine mitigation requirements, prioritize the most successful approaches, and adjust management when monitoring shows that certain actions are not producing the desired results.
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project (for example, coordination on study design, site access, data needs, or integration of results into management decisions). BLM anticipated making up to four awards, with individual project funding ranging from a $10,000 floor to a $100,000 ceiling. The estimated total funding available across awards was $100,000, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, lowering the financial barrier for eligible institutions.
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education participating under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU). This suggests BLM was specifically aiming to work through the CESU partnership framework, which is often used to connect agencies with university researchers for mission-relevant science and monitoring. The funding is associated with CFDA number 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), reinforcing that the work is aligned with conservation and resource management objectives rather than infrastructure construction for its own sake.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted and created on August 16, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 5, 2011, and it was archived on October 5, 2011. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov, and the listed contact for access issues was Andralee Holden Hughes at the BLM purchasing office (phone 951-697-5254; email judyholden.hughes@ca.blm.gov).
Overall, this grant opportunity was designed to produce management-ready evidence on whether mitigation measures for desert tortoise conservation are effective, and to use that evidence to strengthen adaptive management by ensuring that future mitigation decisions are guided by demonstrated outcomes rather than assumptions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Effectiveness Monitoring for Adaptive Management to Conserve Desert Tortoise." The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM L11AS00226.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is the agency offering this funding opportunity.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the project. In this case, BLM may coordinate with the recipient on items such as study design, site access, data needs, and integrating findings into management and decision-making.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to evaluate whether commonly required mitigation actions intended to offset human-related impacts on the desert tortoise are producing measurable biological benefits in real-world conditions.
What is meant by "effectiveness monitoring" in this opportunity?
Effectiveness monitoring refers to linking mitigation actions to expected outcomes and then measuring whether those outcomes actually occur, including any broader environmental effects. The intent is to move beyond simply installing mitigation features and instead generate evidence about how well they work.
How does this opportunity relate to adaptive management?
The funded work is expected to produce feedback that directly improves BLM decision-making. Monitoring results can help BLM refine mitigation requirements, prioritize the most successful approaches, and adjust management when certain actions are not producing desired results.
What conservation outcomes are highlighted as important in the description?
The description highlights outcomes such as reducing desert tortoise mortality and increasing recruitment (the addition of young tortoises into the population), which are key indicators of population viability.
What kinds of mitigation actions are specifically mentioned as topics for study?
Examples mentioned include fencing roads to prevent tortoise-vehicle interactions, installing or improving culverts to support safe tortoise movement under roads or other barriers, and rehabilitating disturbed habitat so it becomes functional again for tortoise use.
Is the focus on building mitigation features or studying how well they work?
The stated focus is on studying how well mitigation measures work (effectiveness monitoring), with an emphasis on producing measurable, management-ready evidence rather than assuming benefits based on installation alone.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making up to four awards under this opportunity.
What is the expected funding range per award?
Individual project funding was expected to range from a minimum (floor) of $10,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000.
What was the estimated total funding available across all awards?
The estimated total funding available across awards was $100,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education participating under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU).
What partnership framework is referenced for eligibility?
The opportunity is tied to the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU), a partnership framework often used to connect agencies with university researchers for mission-relevant science and monitoring.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it indicate?
The CFDA number is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). This indicates the work aligns with conservation and resource management objectives.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on August 16, 2011. The original and current closing date was September 5, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on October 5, 2011.
Where were additional details and the full announcement made available?
Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for access issues related to the announcement?
The listed contact for access issues was Andralee Holden Hughes at the BLM purchasing office. Phone: 951-697-5254. Email: judyholden.hughes@ca.blm.gov.
What general subject area does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is focused on natural resource conservation and applied research, specifically related to desert tortoise conservation and mitigation effectiveness.
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