Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00178

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Model Ione Manzanita" 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 31, 2012 and posted on Jul 19, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 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 $55,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $55,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Model Ione Manzanita grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00178) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement offered as a cooperative agreement. It focused on applied field research and conservation management, specifically testing phosphite treatments on naturally infected plant populations to see whether these treatments can slow the progression of disease. The core intent was not just laboratory or greenhouse work, but real-world, on-the-ground evaluation in affected plant stands, with findings intended to inform broader management decisions.

The project scope emphasized two main components: initial field trials and broader-scale application of treatments. Applicants were expected to design and implement field testing that could credibly measure whether phosphite changes disease outcomes over time in naturally infected plants, then report on both the early trial results and how those results translate into larger treatment efforts. A key deliverable was an annual interim report that documents the status and outcomes of the initial trials as well as any expanded applications, suggesting a multi-season monitoring approach where treatment effects and disease progression are tracked over time rather than assessed only once.

The opportunity was categorized under an Education funding activity and tied to CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), reflecting a conservation and resource management purpose with a research and learning component. Only one award was expected, indicating a single lead project rather than a portfolio of smaller grants. The estimated total funding was $55,000, with an award ceiling of $55,000 and an award floor of $5,000. No cost sharing or matching was required, which lowered the barrier for eligible institutions to participate.

Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the funding was aimed at universities and similar public academic entities that could combine field capacity, scientific expertise, and reporting infrastructure. Because the instrument type was a cooperative agreement, the BLM likely anticipated substantial involvement or collaboration during the project period (as opposed to a more hands-off relationship typical of some grants), such as coordination on study design, field logistics, data needs, or management application.

The announcement timeline shows it was posted July 19, 2012, with an original and final closing date of August 20, 2012, and archived August 31, 2012. The listing referenced Grants.gov for full details and provided a point of contact for access or questions: Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants Management Officer, at 951-697-5254 and jholden@blm.gov.

Model Ione Manzanita Grant (FON L12AS00178) - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Model Ione Manzanita grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00178)?

It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement offered as a cooperative agreement for applied field research and conservation management focused on disease treatment testing in naturally infected plant populations.

What was the main purpose of this opportunity?

The core intent was to test phosphite treatments on naturally infected plant stands to determine whether the treatments can slow disease progression, with results intended to inform broader conservation and management decisions.

What kinds of projects did this opportunity prioritize?

The scope emphasized real-world, on-the-ground evaluation in affected plant populations (applied field research) rather than purely laboratory or greenhouse-only studies.

What treatment approach was being evaluated?

The opportunity focused on evaluating phosphite treatments applied to naturally infected plant populations and tracking whether those treatments change disease outcomes over time.

Did the project need to be conducted in naturally infected plants, or could it be done in controlled settings?

The announcement emphasized testing on naturally infected plant populations and field-based work, indicating the work was meant to occur in real plant stands where disease is already present.

What were the two major components of the project scope?

The scope highlighted (1) initial field trials and (2) broader-scale application of treatments, with applicants expected to connect early trial results to larger treatment efforts.

What were applicants expected to do during the initial field trials?

Applicants were expected to design and implement field testing that could credibly measure whether phosphite treatment changes disease outcomes over time in naturally infected plants.

What was meant by broader-scale application of treatments?

Beyond the initial trials, the opportunity contemplated expanding treatment application more broadly and reporting how initial findings translate into larger treatment efforts.

What reporting was required?

A key deliverable was an annual interim report documenting the status and outcomes of the initial field trials and any expanded treatment applications.

Does the required reporting suggest multi-season monitoring?

Yes. The emphasis on an annual interim report covering trial status and outcomes implies treatment effects and disease progression were expected to be tracked over time rather than assessed only once.

How was this opportunity categorized in terms of funding activity?

It was categorized under an Education funding activity, reflecting a research and learning component tied to conservation and resource management.

What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?

It was tied to CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.

How many awards were expected?

Only one award was expected, indicating a single lead project rather than multiple smaller awards.

What was the estimated total funding available?

The estimated total funding was $55,000.

What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?

The award ceiling was $55,000.

What was the minimum award amount (floor)?

The award floor was $5,000.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No cost sharing or matching was required.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, such as public universities and similar state-controlled academic entities.

What type of funding instrument was used?

The instrument type was a cooperative agreement.

What does it imply that the award was a cooperative agreement?

It implies BLM likely anticipated substantial involvement or collaboration during the project period, such as coordination on study design, field logistics, data needs, or how findings are applied in management.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

It was posted on July 19, 2012. The original closing date and the final closing date were both August 20, 2012.

When was the listing archived?

The listing was archived on August 31, 2012.

Where were applicants directed to find full details?

The listing referenced Grants.gov for full details.

Who was the point of contact for questions or access?

The point of contact listed was Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants Management Officer.

What contact information was provided for the point of contact?

The phone number provided was 951-697-5254, and the email address provided was jholden@blm.gov.

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