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- The Bureau of Land Management in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) monitoring within the State of Colorado" 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 Jul 21, 2010 and posted on Jul 9, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) monitoring within the State of Colorado" (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00171), was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on wildlife preservation under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The core purpose is to support field-based and analytical work to better understand the status of the kit fox in Colorado, where it is considered an endangered species at the state level. The project is centered specifically on BLM-managed lands, with emphasis on the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the BLM Grand Junction Field Office management area.
The work described in the announcement focuses on three closely related outcomes. First, it calls for surveys to document kit fox presence, distribution, and potentially relative abundance across the target area, which implies systematic monitoring designed to produce usable population information rather than isolated sightings. Second, it emphasizes evaluating habitat conditions and suitability within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the broader Grand Junction Field Office area, meaning the project is expected to link kit fox observations (or detection/non-detection data) to habitat features and landscape conditions. Third, it specifically mentions predictions of kit fox potential habitat, which signals that the project should go beyond field surveys and produce some form of habitat suitability or predictive mapping (for example, identifying areas most likely to support kit fox based on environmental variables, land cover, terrain, soils, disturbance factors, or prey availability proxies). In practical terms, BLM is looking for monitoring results that can be translated into management-relevant products, such as maps and modeled outputs that help prioritize conservation actions, guide land-use decisions, and identify areas needing additional survey effort or protection.
Funding for the opportunity was listed as an estimated total of $50,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $2,500. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to provide non-federal match to be eligible or competitive. Eligible applicants were limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the agency's intent to partner with universities or similar public academic institutions that can provide technical wildlife expertise, field capacity, and analytical skills suited to species monitoring and habitat modeling.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted July 9, 2010, created July 21, 2010, and originally set to close July 23, 2010, with a revised current closing date of August 6, 2010. The archive date was August 16, 2010, indicating it is an older, time-limited funding notice that is no longer open. For applicants needing access to the full announcement at the time, the listing referenced Grants.gov for additional information and provided a BLM contact, Ruth A. Raisanen (303-239-3605, rraisane@blm.gov), for assistance with obtaining the full materials.
Overall, this grant can be understood as a targeted, management-oriented research and monitoring effort: BLM sought a university partner to conduct structured kit fox surveys on specific western Colorado public lands, assess and interpret habitat suitability, and produce predictive habitat outputs that could directly inform conservation planning and land management decisions within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the Grand Junction Field Office jurisdiction.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Kit fox (Vulpes macrotis) monitoring within the State of Colorado."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00171.
Which agency issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on wildlife preservation.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to support field-based and analytical work to better understand the status of the kit fox in Colorado, where it is considered an endangered species at the state level.
Where is the project expected to take place?
The project is centered on BLM-managed lands in Colorado, with emphasis on the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the BLM Grand Junction Field Office management area.
What are the main work outcomes or tasks described in the announcement?
The announcement focuses on three closely related outcomes: (1) surveys to document kit fox presence, distribution, and potentially relative abundance; (2) evaluation of habitat conditions and suitability across the target areas; and (3) predictions of kit fox potential habitat, implying a modeled or mapped habitat suitability output.
What kind of survey work does BLM appear to be looking for?
The description implies systematic monitoring designed to generate usable population information, rather than isolated or incidental sightings. The surveys are intended to document presence, distribution, and potentially relative abundance within the targeted BLM-managed areas.
What does "evaluating habitat conditions and suitability" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement, it means linking kit fox observations (or detection/non-detection results) to habitat features and landscape conditions within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the broader Grand Junction Field Office area.
What does the opportunity mean by "predictions of kit fox potential habitat"?
It signals that the project should go beyond field surveys and produce a predictive habitat output such as habitat suitability or predictive mapping to identify areas most likely to support kit fox based on environmental or landscape variables.
What kinds of management-relevant products is BLM looking for?
The announcement indicates the monitoring results should translate into management-relevant products such as maps and modeled outputs that can help prioritize conservation actions, guide land-use decisions, and identify areas needing additional survey effort or protection.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $50,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $2,500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What does the eligibility restriction suggest about the intended partners?
Based on the description, the restriction reflects BLM's intent to partner with universities or similar public academic institutions that can provide technical wildlife expertise, field capacity, and analytical skills suited to species monitoring and habitat modeling.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted on July 9, 2010, and created on July 21, 2010.
What was the original closing date, and what was the revised closing date?
The original closing date was July 23, 2010, and the revised (current) closing date was August 6, 2010.
What is the archive date, and what does it indicate?
The archive date was August 16, 2010. This indicates the notice is older, time-limited, and no longer open.
Where could applicants find the full announcement materials?
The listing referenced Grants.gov for additional information and access to the full announcement.
Who was the listed BLM contact for this opportunity?
The listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen.
What contact information was provided for the BLM point of contact?
The phone number provided was 303-239-3605 and the email was rraisane@blm.gov.
How is this grant best described overall?
It is a targeted, management-oriented research and monitoring effort where BLM sought a university partner to conduct structured kit fox surveys on specific western Colorado public lands, assess habitat suitability, and produce predictive habitat outputs to inform conservation planning and land management decisions within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and the Grand Junction Field Office jurisdiction.
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