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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mohave Ground Squirrel Genetics Study" 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 25, 2011 and posted on Jul 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 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 $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligibility to the CESU Program Great Basin This financial assistance oppoutunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mohave Ground Squirrel Genetics Study (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00202) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding opportunity offered as a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, specifically within the Great Basin CESU network. The project sits in the Natural Resources funding activity category and is aimed at producing applied conservation science that can inform land and wildlife management decisions for the Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis), a species of conservation concern in the Mojave Desert region.
At its core, the study is designed to determine the fine-scale population genetic structure of the Mohave ground squirrel. In practical terms, this means the work would analyze genetic differences and similarities among squirrels from different locations to understand how populations are related, how much they interbreed, and where genetic boundaries or subpopulations may exist. A key emphasis of this particular effort is on newly collected samples from an area believed to function as one of the species primary north-south movement corridors. That corridor is thought to be important for maintaining genetic continuity across the squirrel overall range, so the genetics work is intended to test and clarify whether that corridor truly supports connectivity, and how strong or fragile that connectivity may be.
The results from these recent corridor-focused samples are not intended to stand alone. Instead, the data are meant to be folded into a broader, range-wide landscape genetics analysis that examines connectivity across the species distribution. Landscape genetics generally combines population genetics with spatial and environmental information to evaluate how terrain, habitat types, human development, and other landscape features influence gene flow. By incorporating the corridor samples into a larger connectivity framework, the project aims to improve understanding of where the species can move and successfully reproduce across the landscape, and where barriers or pinch points may be limiting genetic exchange. This kind of information can be directly relevant to conservation planning because it helps identify priority areas for habitat protection, restoration, or management actions that reduce fragmentation.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $90,000. The stated award ceiling was $90,000 and the award floor was $10,000, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The opportunity was posted July 29, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 29, 2011, and it was archived September 16, 2011. Eligibility was tied to participation in the CESU program (Great Basin CESU), with eligible applicants described as "Others" and clarified through the CESU eligibility framework, which typically involves partner institutions and organizations aligned with CESU objectives such as research, technical assistance, and education.
For administrative and access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact was Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist at BLM, reachable by phone at 951-697-5254 and by email at jholden@blm.gov. The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional information and full opportunity details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Mohave Ground Squirrel Genetics Study.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00202.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a Cooperative Agreement under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program.
Which CESU network is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is specifically within the Great Basin CESU network.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The project sits in the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What species is the project focused on?
The work focuses on the Mohave ground squirrel (Xerospermophilus mohavensis), described as a species of conservation concern in the Mojave Desert region.
What is the core purpose of the genetics study?
The study is designed to determine the fine-scale population genetic structure of the Mohave ground squirrel by analyzing genetic differences and similarities among squirrels from different locations.
What kinds of questions would the genetics work help answer?
Based on the description, the genetics work would help clarify how populations are related, how much they interbreed, and whether there are genetic boundaries or distinct subpopulations across the species range.
Why is there a special emphasis on a north-south movement corridor?
A key emphasis is on newly collected samples from an area believed to be one of the species primary north-south movement corridors. The corridor is thought to help maintain genetic continuity across the species overall range, and the study aims to test and clarify how well it supports connectivity.
Are the new corridor-focused genetic results intended to be used by themselves?
No. The announcement states the corridor sample results are intended to be folded into a broader, range-wide landscape genetics analysis examining connectivity across the species distribution.
What is meant by "landscape genetics" in this opportunity?
In this context, landscape genetics combines population genetics with spatial and environmental information to evaluate how terrain, habitat types, human development, and other landscape features influence gene flow and connectivity.
How could the results be used for conservation and management?
The opportunity is aimed at producing applied conservation science that can inform land and wildlife management decisions. The connectivity findings can help identify priority areas for habitat protection, restoration, or management actions that reduce fragmentation, including potential barriers or pinch points that limit genetic exchange.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $90,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $90,000 and the award floor was $10,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing associated with the program was 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 29, 2011.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 29, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on September 16, 2011.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was tied to participation in the CESU program (Great Basin CESU). Eligible applicants were described as "Others" and clarified through the CESU eligibility framework, which typically involves partner institutions and organizations aligned with CESU objectives such as research, technical assistance, and education.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and additional details?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional information and the full opportunity details.
Who is the contact person for administrative or access issues?
The listed contact was Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist at BLM.
How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 951-697-5254
Email: jholden@blm.gov
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