Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00119
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Golden Eagle Concentration Areas and Renewable Energy in the Montana/Dakotas" 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 Jun 10, 2011 and posted on Jun 10, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 11, 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 $250,000.00 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 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.
- Successful applicant must currently have or demonstrate the ability to obtain applicable federal and state Scientific Collecting permits.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Golden Eagle Concentration Areas and Renewable Energy in the Montana/Dakotas" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00119), was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary grant in the natural resources category. It was designed to address a growing management problem in the Northwestern Great Plains region: energy development pressures in Montana and the Dakotas were expanding beyond traditional oil and gas into renewable energy, while federal wildlife protections and permitting requirements for Golden Eagles were also evolving. In particular, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) had issued a rule under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act related to "take" permits for Golden Eagles and released draft guidance for Eagle Conservation Plans. Together, these changes increased the need for credible, landscape-scale information that land managers could use when reviewing proposals for new uses of public lands.
The core purpose of the project was to improve understanding of Golden Eagle ecology in eastern Montana and the Dakotas so decision-makers could better anticipate where development might conflict with eagle movements, habitat use, and survival. The announcement emphasizes that identifying and modeling habitat characteristics and patterns of use at a landscape level are critical first steps for balancing sustainable development with long-term Golden Eagle conservation. In practical terms, the project sought to move beyond known nest locations and build broader predictive tools and datasets that explain where eagles concentrate, travel, and rely on key areas across seasons.
A central feature of the work was distinguishing between two major eagle population groupings in the region. The first group is resident eagles, including breeding/nesting individuals and "floaters" (non-breeding birds that may roam widely and can fill vacancies in breeding territories). The second group is migratory eagles, which includes winter residents as well as birds that use Montana and/or the Dakotas as stopover points during migration. By examining both groups, the project aimed to map not only where eagles nest, but also where they congregate, forage, and move through the landscape at different times of the year, which is often where conflicts with wind, transmission, and other infrastructure can arise.
The expected outputs were applied management products rather than purely academic findings. Potential deliverables listed in the announcement include models that predict nest locations, models that identify or predict concentration areas, improved information on eagle distribution and important locations, and basic ecological comparisons between resident and migratory populations. The project also aimed to produce recommendations to help avoid or minimize development impacts on Golden Eagles in the Northwestern Great and Glaciated Plains, which would support better siting, timing, and mitigation decisions for projects proposed on or affecting public lands.
The funding details indicate a single anticipated award, with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000 and an award ceiling of $100,000 (with no stated award floor). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any applicant type, subject to clarifications in the full announcement), but with a key condition: the successful applicant needed to already have, or be able to obtain, applicable federal and state Scientific Collecting permits. That requirement signals that the work could involve activities such as capturing, handling, marking, tracking, or otherwise conducting regulated research on eagles or related field sampling that triggers permitting.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted June 10, 2011, with a closing date of July 11, 2011, and it was archived July 17, 2011. The CFDA listing was 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The point of contact provided was Shawna R. Rogers, Contract Specialist at BLM (phone 406-896-5210; email shawnarogers@blm.gov), with the full announcement accessible via Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Golden Eagle Concentration Areas and Renewable Energy in the Montana/Dakotas."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00119.
Which agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of grant is this?
It was offered as a discretionary grant.
What is the program/category area for this funding?
The opportunity falls under the natural resources category and is associated with CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
What management problem was this project meant to address?
The project was designed to address increasing energy development pressures in Montana and the Dakotas (including renewable energy expansion beyond traditional oil and gas) alongside evolving federal wildlife protections and permitting requirements related to Golden Eagles.
Why were Golden Eagles a focus of this work?
Golden Eagles were a focus because changes in federal protections and permitting requirements increased the need for credible, landscape-scale information to help land managers anticipate and reduce conflicts between development and Golden Eagle movements, habitat use, and survival.
What federal regulatory or guidance changes helped drive the need for this project?
The announcement notes that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued a rule under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act related to "take" permits for Golden Eagles and released draft guidance for Eagle Conservation Plans.
What was the core purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to improve understanding of Golden Eagle ecology in eastern Montana and the Dakotas so decision-makers could better anticipate where development might conflict with eagles across seasons and landscapes.
What geographic area did the project focus on?
The project focused on eastern Montana and the Dakotas, within the broader Northwestern Great Plains region (including references to the Northwestern Great and Glaciated Plains).
What kinds of development were mentioned as potential sources of conflict with eagles?
The announcement specifically mentions conflicts that can arise with wind, transmission, and other infrastructure.
What is meant by "landscape-scale" information in this opportunity?
In this context, landscape-scale information refers to broader predictive tools and datasets that go beyond known nest locations to explain where eagles concentrate, travel, forage, and rely on key areas across seasons.
What is the difference between the two eagle population groupings emphasized in the project?
The project distinguishes between (1) resident eagles, including breeding/nesting individuals and "floaters" (non-breeding birds that may roam widely and fill vacancies), and (2) migratory eagles, including winter residents and birds using Montana and/or the Dakotas as stopover points during migration.
Why did the project consider both resident and migratory eagles?
By examining both groups, the project aimed to map not only nesting areas but also seasonal congregation areas, foraging areas, and movement corridors where development conflicts may be more likely.
What kinds of outputs or deliverables were expected from the project?
The announcement emphasizes applied management products. Potential deliverables include models that predict nest locations, models that identify or predict concentration areas, improved information on eagle distribution and important locations, and basic ecological comparisons between resident and migratory populations.
Was the project intended to be purely academic research?
No. The expected outputs were described as applied management products intended to support land management and project review decisions.
What kinds of management decisions was this work intended to support?
The work was intended to support better siting, timing, and mitigation decisions for projects proposed on or affecting public lands, helping avoid or minimize development impacts on Golden Eagles.
How many awards were anticipated?
The funding details indicate a single anticipated award.
What was the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
Was there an award floor (minimum award amount)?
No award floor was stated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any applicant type), subject to clarifications in the full announcement.
Were there any special conditions tied to eligibility?
Yes. The successful applicant needed to already have, or be able to obtain, applicable federal and state Scientific Collecting permits.
What does the Scientific Collecting permits requirement suggest about the type of work involved?
It suggests the work could involve regulated activities such as capturing, handling, marking, tracking, or other field sampling related to eagles that triggers federal and/or state permitting requirements.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was July 11, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 17, 2011.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The full announcement was accessible via Grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Shawna R. Rogers, Contract Specialist at BLM.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 406-896-5210. Email: shawnarogers@blm.gov.
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