Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00266
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FA BLM New Mexico Otero County,Integrated Weed Management Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2014 and posted on Jul 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
- New Mexico Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture or any other State agency or political subdivision responsible for the administration or implementation of undesirable plant laws in the State of New Mexico as defined in the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974, 7 U.S.C. 2814
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Opportunity Summary:
The FA BLM New Mexico Otero County, Integrated Weed Management Area opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00266) is a Bureau of Land Management cooperative agreement designed to support a countywide, partnership-driven program to control noxious and invasive plants in Otero County, New Mexico. The core purpose is to keep an ongoing Cooperative Weed Management Area effort functioning across the entire watershed, focusing on coordinated inventory and mapping of problem species, active management and treatment, prevention of new infestations, and eradication where feasible. A central theme of the program is that invasive plant issues do not stop at property lines, so the work is intended to improve overall landscape health regardless of whether the affected acres are private, state, county, or federal lands.
The activities described emphasize a full integrated weed management approach. That includes identifying and tracking infestations, selecting the most effective control methods for specific species, and understanding the ecological and economic consequences of leaving infestations unchecked. The announcement highlights both practical field work (containment, control, and eradication of listed noxious or invasive plants) and sustained public education. Public outreach is treated as a key deliverable: the project should help residents and land managers recognize listed noxious species, understand why they are harmful, and learn what control options are appropriate. Another important component is providing a clear avenue for the public to seek assistance with managing or removing weed populations, which helps protect neighboring lands and reduces reinfestation pressure across the broader watershed.
Collaboration is built into the award structure. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, BLM expects substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and the agency. The recipient is expected to work alongside BLM and also coordinate with private landowners, non-federal landowners, and other partners at the state and county levels to prevent spread, contain outbreaks, and carry out treatments strategically. The overall intended outcome is a healthier, more resilient Otero County Cooperative Weed Management Area where invasive plant threats are addressed consistently across jurisdictional boundaries instead of in isolated, piecemeal projects.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity in the Agriculture and Natural Resources activity category, tied to CFDA 15.230 (Invasive and Noxious Plant Management). The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 and an award ceiling of $500,000, while the award floor was listed as $6,000. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. It was originally posted July 25, 2014, with creation dated August 22, 2014, an original closing date of August 22, 2014, and a current closing date of August 29, 2014; it was archived September 26, 2014.
Eligibility was broadly labeled as unrestricted in the summary, but the detailed eligibility language narrows it to specific entities in New Mexico: Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture, or another state agency or political subdivision responsible for administering or implementing undesirable plant laws in New Mexico as defined under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814). The point of this eligibility framing is to ensure the recipient has an official role or delegated authority connected to noxious weed enforcement or management within the state.
For applicants needing the full set of instructions and application materials, the announcement directs users to download the package through the application tab in the posting. The listed grants management contact was Charise P. Saiz, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable at 505-761-8725 and csaiz@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "FA BLM New Mexico Otero County, Integrated Weed Management Area" opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement intended to support a countywide, partnership-driven program to control noxious and invasive plants in Otero County, New Mexico.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00266.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main goal of this cooperative agreement?
The main goal is to keep an ongoing Cooperative Weed Management Area effort functioning across the entire watershed in Otero County by coordinating inventory and mapping, implementing active management and treatment, preventing new infestations, and eradicating invasive plants where feasible.
Why does the program emphasize working across property lines?
The announcement highlights that invasive plant issues do not stop at property boundaries, so the work is intended to improve overall landscape health regardless of whether the affected acres are private, state, county, or federal lands.
What types of activities are expected under an integrated weed management approach?
Activities emphasized include identifying and tracking infestations, coordinating inventory and mapping of problem species, selecting the most effective control methods for specific species, conducting containment/control/eradication work for listed noxious or invasive plants, preventing new infestations, and providing sustained public education and outreach.
Does the opportunity include public outreach and education?
Yes. Public outreach is treated as a key deliverable. The project is expected to help residents and land managers recognize listed noxious species, understand why they are harmful, and learn appropriate control options.
Is there an expectation to provide assistance to the public?
Yes. An important component described is providing a clear avenue for the public to seek assistance with managing or removing weed populations, helping protect neighboring lands and reduce reinfestation pressure across the watershed.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
It means BLM expects substantial involvement and coordination between the recipient and the agency during the project, rather than the recipient operating entirely independently.
Who is the recipient expected to coordinate with besides BLM?
The recipient is expected to coordinate with private landowners, non-federal landowners, and other partners at the state and county levels to prevent spread, contain outbreaks, and carry out treatments strategically.
What is the intended outcome for Otero County?
The intended outcome is a healthier, more resilient Otero County Cooperative Weed Management Area where invasive plant threats are addressed consistently across jurisdictional boundaries instead of through isolated, piecemeal projects.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under the Agriculture and Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is tied to CFDA 15.230 (Invasive and Noxious Plant Management).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $6,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the opportunity originally posted?
It was originally posted on July 25, 2014.
What are the creation and closing dates listed in the announcement?
The creation date is listed as August 22, 2014. The original closing date was August 22, 2014, and the current closing date was August 29, 2014.
Has this opportunity been archived?
Yes. It was archived on September 26, 2014.
Who is eligible to apply based on the detailed eligibility language?
Eligibility is limited to specific entities in New Mexico: Soil and Water Conservation Districts under the direction of the New Mexico State Department of Agriculture, or another state agency or political subdivision responsible for administering or implementing undesirable plant laws in New Mexico as defined under the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974 (7 U.S.C. 2814).
The summary says eligibility is unrestricted. Which eligibility statement should applicants rely on?
Based on the detailed eligibility language in the announcement, applicants should be one of the specified New Mexico entities (Soil and Water Conservation Districts under NMDA direction, or another state agency/political subdivision responsible for implementing undesirable plant laws as described).
Where can applicants find the application instructions and required materials?
The announcement instructs applicants to download the full application package through the application tab in the posting.
Who is the grants management contact for this opportunity?
The listed grants management contact is Charise P. Saiz, Grants Management Officer at BLM.
How can the grants management contact be reached?
Charise P. Saiz can be reached at 505-761-8725 or by email at csaiz@blm.gov.
What kinds of land does the project aim to benefit?
The work is intended to improve overall landscape health across Otero County, including private, state, county, and federal lands, because invasive plant impacts and spread extend beyond jurisdictional boundaries.
What kinds of results does the announcement suggest are important?
The description emphasizes coordinated inventory and mapping, active management and treatment, prevention of new infestations, eradication where feasible, strategic collaboration across partners, and sustained public education with an accessible pathway for the public to obtain assistance.
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