Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00299
Apply for L12AS00299
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Northern Spotted Owl Surveys in Support of Demographic Monitoring" 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 Sep 5, 2012 and posted on Sep 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 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 $750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $158,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity titled "Northern Spotted Owl Surveys in Support of Demographic Monitoring" supports field surveys designed to track the status of northern spotted owls on BLM-managed lands in southwestern Oregon. The core purpose is to conduct standardized surveys in the Union/Myrtle Study Area and nearby long-term demographic monitoring areas on the Roseburg District, with additional survey work occurring in the Klamath Study Area (and referenced adjacent areas such as the Tyee Study Area). The work is meant to strengthen ongoing demographic monitoring by documenting where spotted owls are present (occupation), whether pairs are reproducing, and how barred owls are using the same landscapes, especially in and around the established study areas. Because barred owls are a well-known competitive pressure on northern spotted owls, the monitoring component for barred owl occupancy is included as part of understanding changing conditions that may affect spotted owl persistence and productivity.
A key feature of the announcement is that surveys tied to proposed management actions must follow the established federal guidance: the "Protocol for Surveying Proposed Management Activities that May Impact Northern Spotted Owls" (revised January 2012). In practical terms, this means the project is not just general wildlife inventory work; it is intended to generate decision-relevant, protocol-compliant data that can be used for both demographic research and for assessing potential impacts of land management activities. The expected outputs are high-quality, comparable survey results that inform BLM on spotted owl occupancy patterns, reproductive status (such as evidence of nesting or fledglings), and the distribution or presence of barred owls within and adjacent to the monitoring areas.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement under a natural resources assistance category, indicating BLM anticipates active involvement or collaboration during project implementation rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency participation. The opportunity was posted on September 5, 2012, with an application closing date of September 13, 2012, and it was later archived on September 4, 2013. BLM anticipated making one award. The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $750,000, while also stating an award ceiling of $158,000 and an award floor of $1, which suggests the broader estimate may reflect multi-year needs, program-level totals, or combined related funding while this specific award action had its own cap. No cost sharing or matching was required, reducing the financial barrier for applicants.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply (for example, universities, nonprofits, private firms, tribal governments, state or local governments), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications provided in the full announcement package. The funding opportunity number is L12AS00299, and the CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) is 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management." Applicants needing the full instructions were directed to download the application package through the announcement portal, and the grants management point of contact provided was Jessica Clark, Grants Management Specialist, reachable at 503-808-6226 or j1clark@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this BLM funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "Northern Spotted Owl Surveys in Support of Demographic Monitoring."
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support field surveys that track the status of northern spotted owls on BLM-managed lands in southwestern Oregon. The surveys are intended to strengthen long-term demographic monitoring by documenting spotted owl presence (occupancy), reproduction (pairing and breeding evidence), and barred owl use of the same landscapes.
Where will the surveys take place?
The core survey work is focused on the Union/Myrtle Study Area and nearby long-term demographic monitoring areas on the Roseburg District. Additional survey work is expected in the Klamath Study Area, with adjacent areas referenced in the announcement materials (such as the Tyee Study Area).
What types of data or findings are expected from the surveys?
Expected outputs include standardized, high-quality, comparable survey results that inform BLM on northern spotted owl occupancy patterns, reproductive status (for example, evidence of nesting or fledglings), and the distribution/presence of barred owls within and adjacent to established monitoring areas.
Is this funding meant for general wildlife inventory work?
No. The announcement emphasizes that the work is intended to generate decision-relevant, protocol-compliant data that can be used for demographic research and for assessing potential impacts of land management activities.
Are there required survey protocols applicants must follow?
Yes. Surveys tied to proposed management actions must follow the established federal guidance: the "Protocol for Surveying Proposed Management Activities that May Impact Northern Spotted Owls" (revised January 2012).
Why does the opportunity include barred owl monitoring?
Barred owls are identified as a well-known competitive pressure on northern spotted owls. Including barred owl occupancy monitoring helps document changing conditions that may affect spotted owl persistence and productivity in and around the demographic monitoring areas.
What kind of award instrument is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement under a natural resources assistance category. That indicates BLM anticipates active involvement or collaboration during implementation, rather than a hands-off grant structure.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $750,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is listed as $158,000 and the award floor is listed as $1.
Why does the announcement show both $750,000 estimated total funding and a $158,000 award ceiling?
Based on the announcement text, the difference suggests the larger estimate may reflect multi-year needs, program-level totals, or combined related funding, while this specific award action had its own cap. The opportunity description presents both figures, so applicants should rely on the full announcement package for the controlling details.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of entity types could apply (such as universities, nonprofits, private firms, tribal governments, and state or local governments), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement package.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is L12AS00299.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number and program name?
The CFDA (now commonly referred to as the Assistance Listing) is 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on September 5, 2012, and the application closing date was September 13, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 4, 2013.
How were applicants expected to get the full application instructions?
Applicants were directed to download the application package through the announcement portal referenced in the posting.
Who is the grants management point of contact for this opportunity?
The grants management point of contact listed is Jessica Clark, Grants Management Specialist.
How can Jessica Clark be contacted?
Phone: 503-808-6226. Email: j1clark@blm.gov.
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