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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Harney County Noxious Weed Control Strategic Weed Attack Team (SWAT) Project #2" 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 13, 2012 and posted on Aug 13, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $178,396.00 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.
- This funding opportunity is unrestricted, however it is anticipated that award will be made to a local government agency within the project area.
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Opportunity Summary:
Harney County Noxious Weed Control Strategic Weed Attack Team (SWAT) Project #2 is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement funding opportunity focused on Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) for invasive and noxious weeds in Harney County, Oregon. The core goal is to find new or small, emerging weed infestations quickly and treat them before they expand, become established, and drive long-term ecological and economic damage. The work is framed as a strategic, on-the-ground attack effort: systematic surveying to locate priority noxious weeds, followed by prompt treatment actions on the identified sites.
The project area is primarily on lands administered by the Burns District BLM, but it also includes certain corridor and access areas where rights-of-way have been granted to other entities. Those include right-of-way grants associated with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Harney County, and various utility operators. In practical terms, that means the project is designed to cover not only general public lands but also high-risk introduction and spread pathways such as roadsides, utility corridors, and other disturbed areas where weeds often establish first and then spread into surrounding habitats.
This opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant using a cooperative agreement instrument type, which typically indicates that the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project’s execution (for example, coordination on priorities, treatment areas, reporting, or technical guidance), rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA program associated with the funding is 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management. The announcement anticipated a single award, reflecting a preference for one lead entity to coordinate the work across the designated landscape.
Funding details show an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 for the broader opportunity context, with an individual award ceiling of $178,396 and an award floor of $1. A cost share or matching requirement was not required, which lowers the barrier to entry for applicants that may have limited non-federal funds available. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), but the notice also signaled that the BLM anticipated making the award to a local government agency within the project area, suggesting a strong preference for an organization already positioned to operate locally, coordinate with land managers, and mobilize crews quickly.
Key dates in the original posting indicate it was posted and created on August 13, 2012, with an application closing date of August 23, 2012. The opportunity later moved to archive status on August 12, 2013. For applicants at the time, full application instructions and the required package were provided through the announcement’s application materials. The listed point of contact for access or questions about the full announcement was Jessica Clark at the BLM, reachable by phone at 503-808-6226 or by email at j1clark@blm.gov.
Overall, the SWAT Project #2 opportunity was designed to support fast, targeted invasive plant management in Harney County by funding a locally coordinated team to survey for priority noxious weeds and respond quickly with treatments, emphasizing prevention of spread across BLM-managed lands and along major vectors like transportation and utility corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Harney County Noxious Weed Control Strategic Weed Attack Team (SWAT) Project #2?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement funding opportunity focused on Early Detection and Rapid Response (EDRR) for invasive and noxious weeds in Harney County, Oregon. The project is intended to support a strategic, on-the-ground effort to find new or small emerging infestations and treat them quickly before they expand and cause long-term ecological and economic damage.
What is the main goal of this project?
The core goal is to detect priority noxious weeds early (through systematic surveying) and rapidly respond with prompt treatments on identified sites, preventing weeds from becoming established and spreading across the landscape.
What does EDRR mean in the context of this opportunity?
EDRR stands for Early Detection and Rapid Response. In this opportunity, it refers to locating new or small, emerging weed infestations quickly and taking immediate treatment actions so infestations do not grow, spread, or become long-term management problems.
What kinds of activities are supported by the SWAT Project #2 opportunity?
The work is framed as a strategic attack effort consisting of (1) systematic surveying to locate priority noxious weeds and (2) prompt treatment actions on the sites found during surveys.
Where is the project area located?
The project area is primarily on lands administered by the Burns District BLM in Harney County, Oregon. It also includes certain corridor and access areas where rights-of-way have been granted to other entities.
Does the project include roadsides, utility corridors, or other disturbed areas?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly includes corridor and access areas associated with rights-of-way, reflecting an emphasis on high-risk pathways for weed introduction and spread such as roadsides, utility corridors, and other disturbed areas.
Which right-of-way areas are included in the project scope?
The notice indicates inclusion of rights-of-way grants associated with the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Harney County, and various utility operators, in addition to the general public lands focus.
Why does the project emphasize corridors and rights-of-way?
Because roadsides, utility corridors, and other disturbed areas are common entry points where weeds establish first and then spread into surrounding habitats. Including these areas is intended to reduce the likelihood of new introductions and limit spread into BLM-managed lands.
What federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of grant is this (instrument type and category)?
It is a discretionary grant opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument type. The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates that BLM expects substantial involvement in the project execution. Based on the notice, that involvement may include coordination on priorities, treatment areas, reporting, and/or technical guidance, rather than a hands-off funding arrangement.
What is the CFDA program number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program associated with the funding is 15.230, Invasive and Noxious Plant Management.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award, suggesting a preference for one lead entity to coordinate work across the designated landscape.
What was the estimated total funding amount mentioned for this opportunity?
The funding details list an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000 for the broader opportunity context.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The individual award ceiling listed was $178,396.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor listed was $1.
Was cost share or matching required?
No. The notice stated that a cost share or matching requirement was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity.
Did the notice indicate any preferred applicant type?
Yes. While eligibility was unrestricted, the notice signaled that BLM anticipated making the award to a local government agency within the project area, indicating a strong preference for an organization positioned to operate locally and coordinate quickly.
Why might a local government agency have been preferred?
The notice suggested a preference for an entity already positioned to operate locally, coordinate with land managers, and mobilize crews quickly across the designated area.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting and creation date listed was August 13, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed was August 23, 2012.
What does it mean that the opportunity is in archive status?
The opportunity moved to archive status on August 12, 2013. Based on the information provided, this indicates it is no longer an active, open solicitation under that listing.
Where were application instructions and required forms provided?
The notice stated that full application instructions and the required package were provided through the announcement’s application materials.
Who was the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Jessica Clark at BLM.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Jessica Clark could be reached by phone at 503-808-6226 or by email at j1clark@blm.gov.
What is the overall project approach described in the notice?
The overall approach is fast, targeted invasive plant management in Harney County: systematic surveys to find priority noxious weeds early, followed by rapid treatment responses, with particular attention to preventing spread across BLM-managed lands and along major vectors like transportation and utility corridors.
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