Opportunity Information: Apply for OR RFA08 0007
Apply for OR RFA08 0007
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Interagency Special Status Special Program Conservation, State of Oregon" 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 30, 2008 and posted on Aug 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 8, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Interagency Special Status Special Program Conservation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number OR RFA08 0007) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support conservation work for rare invertebrate species in Oregon. The central purpose is to improve the long-term survival prospects of these uncommon species by strengthening what is known about them and by taking practical steps to protect, manage, restore, and enhance the habitats they depend on. In other words, the program is not limited to research alone; it is designed to connect information-gathering with on-the-ground conservation actions that directly benefit rare invertebrates and the places they live.
The work supported under this opportunity is framed broadly as "conservation," which explicitly includes several kinds of activities. One major focus is gaining knowledge about target species and their habitats, which can include surveying and documenting occurrences, clarifying distribution and abundance, improving understanding of habitat requirements, and identifying threats or limiting factors. Another key component is protection or management of important sites and habitats, which can involve planning or implementing measures to reduce disturbance, manage land uses, or otherwise maintain conditions needed by the species. The opportunity also highlights restoration and enhancement, meaning efforts to improve degraded habitats, reestablish ecological conditions, or increase habitat quality and resilience for rare invertebrate populations. Taken together, the intent is to support projects that move from understanding to action, producing outcomes that can be applied to real management decisions.
Administratively, this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, signaling that BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, or shared decision-making consistent with cooperative assistance agreements. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA program listed is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000. The award ceiling is also $400,000, with an award floor of $0, meaning the program could theoretically fund a smaller project, but the overall maximum available under this posting is $400,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants would not be required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. That means a qualifying conservation nonprofit, research-oriented nonprofit, or similar charitable organization could apply, but universities and colleges would not be eligible as lead applicants under this specific posting. The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2008, with an original and current closing date of September 8, 2008, and an archive date of October 8, 2008, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation from 2008 that is no longer active.
For questions or assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Pamella Sterling, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 503-808-6221, associated with the Interagency Special Status Species Program in the State of Oregon.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Interagency Special Status Special Program Conservation opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is OR RFA08 0007.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is offered through a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period. This can include coordination, technical input, and shared decision-making consistent with cooperative assistance agreements.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is to improve the long-term survival prospects of rare invertebrate species in Oregon by strengthening knowledge about these species and carrying out practical conservation actions that protect, manage, restore, and enhance their habitats.
Is this opportunity limited to research projects only?
No. The program is designed to connect information-gathering with on-the-ground conservation actions that directly benefit rare invertebrates and the habitats they depend on.
What kinds of activities are included under "conservation" for this opportunity?
Conservation is described broadly and includes: gaining knowledge about target species and habitats (such as surveys and documentation), protection or management of important sites and habitats, and restoration and enhancement actions to improve habitat conditions.
What types of knowledge-building activities are mentioned as eligible or relevant?
The opportunity mentions surveying and documenting occurrences, clarifying distribution and abundance, improving understanding of habitat requirements, and identifying threats or limiting factors.
What types of protection or management activities are mentioned?
The opportunity includes planning or implementing measures to reduce disturbance, manage land uses, or otherwise maintain conditions needed by rare invertebrate species.
What does "restoration and enhancement" mean in the context of this opportunity?
It refers to efforts to improve degraded habitats, reestablish ecological conditions, or increase habitat quality and resilience for rare invertebrate populations.
Where is the conservation work expected to take place?
The opportunity is focused on conservation work for rare invertebrate species in Oregon.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA program listed is 15.231: Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $400,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $400,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $0, meaning a smaller award amount could be made, up to the overall maximum available under the posting.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges or universities eligible as lead applicants?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility as lead applicants under this posting.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 8, 2008.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The archive date is October 8, 2008, indicating it was a time-limited solicitation from 2008 and is no longer active.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed point of contact is Pamella Sterling, Contract Specialist, associated with the Interagency Special Status Species Program in the State of Oregon.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Pamella Sterling can be reached by phone at 503-808-6221.
What kinds of outcomes does this program aim to produce?
The intent is to support projects that move from understanding to action and produce outcomes that can be applied to real management decisions affecting rare invertebrates and their habitats.
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