Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00226
Apply for 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 25, 2011 and posted on Aug 17, 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 $10,000.00 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants Open to any Organizations and Universities thats a MEMBER under the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU)
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity titled "Effectiveness Monitoring for Adaptive Management to Conserve Desert Tortoise" is a discretionary funding announcement focused on evaluating whether required mitigation actions are actually delivering measurable conservation benefits for the desert tortoise. The core idea is to pair implementation of mitigation measures with rigorous monitoring so BLM can answer practical, on-the-ground questions about what works, what does not, and what should be adjusted over time. The program is framed around adaptive management, meaning the results of monitoring are intended to feed back into future decisions and improve how mitigation is designed and applied.
The work BLM is seeking to support centers on effectiveness monitoring of common mitigation approaches used to offset impacts to desert tortoise habitat and populations. Examples specifically called out include fencing roads (to reduce vehicle-related mortality and limit tortoise access to dangerous corridors), constructing culverts (to improve safe passage and connectivity across roaded landscapes), and rehabilitating disturbed habitat (to restore habitat function after development or other surface disturbance). Rather than simply documenting that these actions were installed, the monitoring emphasis is on outcomes, such as whether tortoise mortality is reduced, whether recruitment increases (more young tortoises surviving and entering the population), and whether overall conditions for tortoises improve in a way that can be linked to the mitigation actions.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more collaborative relationship than a standard grant, with substantial involvement from BLM in shaping, coordinating, or supporting the work. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The opportunity anticipated making about four awards. The estimated total funding listed is $10,000, while the stated award range includes a floor of $10,000 and a ceiling of $100,000, suggesting that final award sizes could vary by project scope and that posted totals may reflect a minimum or a partial funding estimate tied to the posting.
Eligibility is limited to organizations and universities that are members of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU). In practice, this means applicants must be within that CESU network (or partner through an eligible member, depending on the CESU structure and the specific eligibility language in the full announcement). No cost sharing or matching is required, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants and places the focus on technical merit, feasibility, and relevance to BLM management needs.
Key dates show this was a short-fuse opportunity when originally posted. It was posted on August 17, 2011, with an original closing date of August 31, 2011, later extended to September 5, 2011, and archived on September 16, 2011. The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00226, and additional details were provided through Grants.gov. For administrative or access issues, the listed contact was Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist, reachable by phone at 951-697-5254 and by email at jholden@blm.gov (also listed as judyholden_hughes@ca.blm.gov).
Overall, the opportunity is aimed at improving the evidence base behind desert tortoise mitigation by moving beyond installation of measures and into verified performance: determining whether actions like fencing, culverts, and habitat rehabilitation translate into real, measurable improvements in tortoise survival and population dynamics. The intended payoff is better decision-making by BLM, where future mitigation requirements and designs can be refined using monitoring results rather than assumptions.
FAQs: Effectiveness Monitoring for Adaptive Management to Conserve Desert Tortoise (BLM)
What is the purpose of this BLM funding opportunity?
The opportunity supports effectiveness monitoring to determine whether required mitigation actions for desert tortoise conservation are actually producing measurable conservation benefits. The emphasis is on outcomes (what changed for tortoises and their habitat) rather than simply confirming that mitigation measures were installed.
What does "effectiveness monitoring" mean in this announcement?
Effectiveness monitoring, as described here, is monitoring designed to evaluate performance and results of mitigation actions. It focuses on whether actions like road fencing, culverts, and habitat rehabilitation lead to measurable improvements such as reduced mortality, increased recruitment, improved connectivity, or better habitat conditions that can be linked to the mitigation measures.
How is this opportunity connected to adaptive management?
The work is framed around adaptive management, meaning monitoring results are intended to feed back into future BLM decisions. The goal is to learn what works, what does not, and what should be adjusted over time so mitigation designs and requirements improve based on evidence.
What types of mitigation actions are specifically mentioned for evaluation?
The announcement specifically calls out monitoring related to common mitigation approaches, including:
- Fencing roads (to reduce vehicle-related mortality and limit tortoise access to dangerous corridors)
- Constructing culverts (to improve safe passage and connectivity across roaded landscapes)
- Rehabilitating disturbed habitat (to restore habitat function after development or surface disturbance)
Is the focus on documenting installation of mitigation measures or on biological outcomes?
The focus is on outcomes. The announcement distinguishes between documenting that measures were installed and determining whether they are delivering measurable conservation benefits, such as reduced tortoise mortality, increased recruitment, and overall improved conditions attributable to the mitigation actions.
What kinds of conservation outcomes does BLM want to be able to measure?
Examples of outcomes mentioned include whether tortoise mortality is reduced, whether recruitment increases (more young tortoises surviving and entering the population), and whether overall conditions for tortoises improve in a way that can be linked to the mitigation actions.
What is the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates a more collaborative relationship than a standard grant, with substantial involvement from BLM in shaping, coordinating, or supporting the work.
What is the CFDA program listing for this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the activity category identified in the announcement?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making about four awards.
How much funding is available, and what is the award range?
The estimated total funding listed is $10,000. The stated award range includes a minimum (floor) of $10,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $100,000. This suggests award sizes could vary by project scope, and that the posted total may reflect a minimum or partial estimate tied to the posting.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching is required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to organizations and universities that are members of the California Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CA CESU).
Can an organization apply if it is not a CA CESU member?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to CA CESU member organizations and universities. The description also notes that applicants may need to be within the CESU network or potentially partner through an eligible member, depending on the CESU structure and the specific eligibility language in the full announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00226.
Where were additional details made available?
Additional details were provided through Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 17, 2011. The original closing date was August 31, 2011, and it was later extended to September 5, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 16, 2011.
Who was the listed contact for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact was Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist.
What contact information was provided?
Phone: 951-697-5254
Email: jholden@blm.gov
Also listed: judyholden_hughes@ca.blm.gov
What is the main management value BLM is trying to get from these projects?
The main value is improving the evidence base behind desert tortoise mitigation by verifying performance. Monitoring results are intended to help BLM refine future mitigation requirements and designs using measured outcomes rather than assumptions.
Does this opportunity support general desert tortoise research, or is it tied to mitigation performance?
As described, the central focus is on effectiveness monitoring of mitigation approaches used to offset impacts to desert tortoise habitat and populations, with results intended to inform on-the-ground mitigation decisions through adaptive management.
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