Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM MT NOI09 1536
Apply for BLM MT NOI09 1536
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Golden Eagle and Raptor Conservation in Montana" 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 17, 2009 and posted on Aug 17, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $11,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Golden Eagle and Raptor Conservation in Montana" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM MT NOI09 1536) was a U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding announcement focused on improving on-the-ground raptor conservation through targeted research and monitoring in Montana. The project emphasis was on understanding where key raptor species move, breed, hunt, and nest, and using that information to better manage habitat and reduce human-caused threats across the landscape.
A central component of the work was satellite tracking of adult golden eagles. The project called for deploying satellite tracking devices capable of producing GPS-based location data, allowing researchers to map seasonal movements and migration routes, identify hunting and foraging areas, and evaluate nesting-related behaviors and space use. This kind of telemetry is typically used to pinpoint high-use areas, movement corridors, and overlap with potential hazards, which in turn supports practical management actions such as prioritizing protection areas, timing restrictions around sensitive periods, and improving siting decisions for activities that could disturb eagles.
In addition to golden eagle tracking, the opportunity included research on Swainson's hawk breeding ecology, with specific mention of documenting nest locations. That implies field-based monitoring to locate active nests and gather information related to breeding behavior and reproductive use of habitats. The results would help clarify what habitats are important during nesting season and where conservation attention is most needed, especially in landscapes where land use changes can affect nesting success.
The grant also explicitly referenced assessing potential threats to other diurnal birds of prey, indicating a broader raptor conservation benefit beyond the two named focal species. While the announcement summary does not list specific threats, the intent is to use movement, nesting, and ecological data to understand risk factors that affect daytime raptors and to inform mitigation strategies. In practice, threat assessment in raptor work often involves identifying areas where birds concentrate and may be exposed to disturbance, habitat loss, or other conflicts, then using that spatial information to guide management decisions.
Administratively, the award was to be made as a cooperative agreement, meaning substantial involvement by the federal agency is typically expected during the project, such as coordination on methods, data needs, reporting, or integration of findings into management. The activity category was Natural Resources under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding level of $11,000, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of applicant, subject to any additional eligibility details that would have been provided in the full announcement on Grants.gov. Key dates show it was posted on August 17, 2009, with an application deadline of September 1, 2009, and it was later archived on October 15, 2009. For access issues or announcement questions, the listed contact was Lori J. Anderson (landerso@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Golden Eagle and Raptor Conservation in Montana
What is the "Golden Eagle and Raptor Conservation in Montana" grant opportunity?
This was a U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on improving on-the-ground raptor conservation in Montana through targeted research and monitoring.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was BLM MT NOI09 1536.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The project emphasized understanding where key raptor species move, breed, hunt, and nest, and using that information to improve habitat management and reduce human-caused threats across the landscape in Montana.
Which raptor species were specifically highlighted in the announcement?
The opportunity specifically highlighted adult golden eagles (for satellite tracking work) and Swainson's hawk (for breeding ecology research, including nest location documentation).
Was the work limited to only golden eagles and Swainson's hawks?
No. In addition to those focal species, the opportunity also referenced assessing potential threats to other diurnal (daytime) birds of prey, indicating broader benefits for raptor conservation beyond the two named species.
What was the central research component mentioned for golden eagles?
A central component was satellite tracking of adult golden eagles using satellite tracking devices that produce GPS-based location data.
What kind of data was expected from the golden eagle satellite tracking devices?
The devices were expected to produce GPS-based location data that could be used to map seasonal movements and migration routes, identify hunting and foraging areas, and evaluate nesting-related behaviors and space use.
What conservation or management uses were described for the telemetry data?
The summary described using telemetry to pinpoint high-use areas, movement corridors, and overlap with potential hazards. This information supports practical management actions such as prioritizing protection areas, timing restrictions around sensitive periods, and improving siting decisions for activities that could disturb eagles.
What did the opportunity include regarding Swainson's hawk research?
It included research on Swainson's hawk breeding ecology, with specific mention of documenting nest locations, implying field-based monitoring to locate active nests and gather information related to breeding behavior and reproductive habitat use.
Why was documenting Swainson's hawk nest locations important in this project?
The summary indicates that documenting nest locations and related breeding ecology would help clarify what habitats are important during nesting season and where conservation attention is most needed, particularly in landscapes where land use changes can affect nesting success.
What types of threats to raptors were addressed?
The opportunity referenced assessing potential threats to other diurnal birds of prey, but the summary did not list specific threats. The stated intent was to use movement, nesting, and ecological data to understand risk factors and inform mitigation strategies.
How was the award expected to be made (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was to be made as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement summary, a cooperative agreement indicates that substantial involvement by the federal agency is typically expected during the project, such as coordination on methods, data needs, reporting, or integrating findings into management.
What was the activity category and CFDA number listed for the opportunity?
The activity category was Natural Resources under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
How much funding was anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding level of $11,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The announcement indicated that cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to any type of applicant, subject to any additional eligibility details that would have been provided in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on August 17, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 1, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on October 15, 2009.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact was Lori J. Anderson.
What email address was provided for the contact?
The email address provided was landerso@blm.gov.
Where would applicants have found the full announcement details?
The summary indicates that additional eligibility details would have been provided in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
What geographic area was the project focused on?
The work was focused on Montana.
What kinds of on-the-ground outcomes was the project trying to support?
Based on the summary, the project was intended to generate movement, nesting, and habitat-use information that could be used to better manage habitat and reduce human-caused threats, including guiding protection priorities, timing restrictions during sensitive periods, and siting decisions for potentially disturbing activities.
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