Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA WY08 9015
Apply for RFA WY08 9015
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Noxious Invasive Plant Control in Sheridan County, WY" 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 12, 2008 and posted on Jun 20, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 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 $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity called "Noxious Invasive Plant Control in Sheridan County, WY" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA WY08 9015) focused on controlling leafy spurge, a long-established invasive weed in Sheridan County that has been present for roughly 50 years and is listed on Wyoming's Noxious Weed list. The problem is especially concentrated on BLM-managed public lands in the northeast part of the county, particularly in the Powder River Breaks and along the Powder River corridor, where infestations occur in large draws and the side drainages that feed into the river. Leafy spurge is difficult to manage because it has a deep, extensive root system that competes strongly with native plants for nutrients and can store large reserves, allowing it to rebound after treatment. Over time it can form near-monocultures that displace native plant communities.
The primary objective of the project is not complete eradication, but a meaningful reduction of leafy spurge to an "acceptable level" that allows native perennial vegetation to recover and compete successfully. The BLM notes that total eradication is not realistic given the plant's persistence, the expense of repeated treatments, challenging topography, and the wide range of habitats the weed occupies. The project is also framed around the forage and habitat impacts of leafy spurge: it is generally unpalatable to domestic livestock and most wildlife, meaning animals tend to avoid infested areas, which further advantages the weed over more desirable native plants. While sheep and goats can be trained to graze it, leafy spurge typically reduces usable forage and alters habitat conditions.
The expected benefits are ecological and land-use related. By reducing leafy spurge, the project aims to give native plant communities a chance to reestablish and restore more natural plant diversity and productivity. That improvement, in turn, supports a wider range of wildlife needs, including food and habitat for big game, small mammals, raptors, and songbirds, while also improving forage availability for livestock. In practical terms, the project is intended to help landscapes return closer to their natural production levels and improve overall habitat quality on affected public lands.
The management approach described relies primarily on herbicide treatments coordinated with BLM staff. Treatment locations are to be discussed and agreed upon in advance with the BLM range/weed specialist. Because much of the infestation occurs in rugged terrain, aerial herbicide application is identified as the preferred method for most sites, with additional ground-based options where access allows, including ATV-mounted or truck-mounted boom sprayers and backpack sprayers for smaller or less accessible patches. The plan anticipates that treatments will likely need to continue for more than one year due to the plant's ability to persist and regenerate. Only BLM-approved herbicides may be used, applications must follow label directions and safety requirements, and applicators must be certified by the State of Wyoming (or work under the direct supervision of a certified applicator). The project also specifies basic stewardship practices after treatment, such as returning any unused herbicides, dyes or oils, and removing/returning flagging materials.
From the funding and eligibility standpoint, the opportunity was posted June 20, 2008, with a closing date that was extended to August 15, 2008 (originally July 31, 2008), and it was archived September 10, 2008. The BLM expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $15,000, with an award ceiling of $15,000 and no required cost sharing or matching. The eligible applicants listed are county governments. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, aligning the work with broader natural resource and habitat conservation goals. The contact listed for access issues or announcement support was Ilze Karklins Powers, Grants and Agreements Specialist / Grants Management Officer, at 307-775-6293.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Noxious Invasive Plant Control in Sheridan County, WY (BLM)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Noxious Invasive Plant Control in Sheridan County, WY" (Funding Opportunity Number RFA WY08 9015). It focuses on controlling leafy spurge, a noxious invasive weed, on affected lands in Sheridan County, Wyoming.
Which invasive plant is being targeted?
The project targets leafy spurge, a long-established invasive weed in Sheridan County that has been present for roughly 50 years and is listed on Wyoming's Noxious Weed list.
Where is the problem most concentrated?
The infestations are especially concentrated on BLM-managed public lands in the northeast part of Sheridan County, particularly in the Powder River Breaks and along the Powder River corridor. Infestations commonly occur in large draws and the side drainages that feed into the Powder River.
What is the main goal of the project: eradication or control?
The goal is not complete eradication. The objective is a meaningful reduction of leafy spurge to an "acceptable level" that allows native perennial vegetation to recover and compete successfully.
Why does BLM say total eradication is not realistic?
BLM notes that total eradication is not realistic due to leafy spurge persistence, the cost of repeated treatments, challenging topography, and the wide range of habitats where the weed occurs.
Why is leafy spurge hard to manage?
Leafy spurge has a deep, extensive root system that competes strongly with native plants for nutrients and can store large reserves. This allows it to rebound after treatment and, over time, it can form near-monocultures that displace native plant communities.
How does leafy spurge affect livestock and wildlife?
Leafy spurge is generally unpalatable to domestic livestock and most wildlife, so animals often avoid infested areas. This reduces usable forage and can alter habitat conditions, which can further advantage the weed over desirable native plants.
Are there animals that can graze leafy spurge?
Yes. The description notes that sheep and goats can be trained to graze leafy spurge, even though the plant is typically unpalatable to most livestock and wildlife.
What benefits are expected from reducing leafy spurge?
The expected benefits include giving native plant communities a chance to reestablish, restoring more natural plant diversity and productivity, improving habitat quality, and improving forage availability for livestock. The improved vegetation conditions are expected to support a wider range of wildlife needs, including food and habitat for big game, small mammals, raptors, and songbirds.
What treatment methods does the project anticipate using?
The management approach relies primarily on herbicide treatments coordinated with BLM staff. Because much of the infestation is in rugged terrain, aerial herbicide application is identified as the preferred method for most sites. Where access allows, ground-based options may be used, including ATV-mounted or truck-mounted boom sprayers and backpack sprayers for smaller or less accessible patches.
Who decides where treatments will occur?
Treatment locations are to be discussed and agreed upon in advance with the BLM range/weed specialist.
Will the work likely take more than one year?
Yes. The plan anticipates treatments will likely need to continue for more than one year due to leafy spurge's ability to persist and regenerate.
Are there restrictions on which herbicides can be used?
Yes. Only BLM-approved herbicides may be used, and applications must follow label directions and safety requirements.
Are applicators required to have certifications?
Yes. Applicators must be certified by the State of Wyoming, or they must work under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
Are there any post-treatment stewardship or cleanup requirements?
Yes. The project specifies basic stewardship practices after treatment, including returning any unused herbicides, dyes or oils, and removing and returning flagging materials.
How much funding is available?
BLM expected to make one award with an estimated total funding amount of $15,000. The award ceiling is $15,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no required cost sharing or matching.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM expected to make one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicants listed are county governments.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is tied to CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted June 20, 2008. The closing date was extended to August 15, 2008 (originally July 31, 2008).
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The listing indicates it was archived on September 10, 2008.
Who is the contact for access issues or announcement support?
The contact listed is Ilze Karklins Powers, Grants and Agreements Specialist / Grants Management Officer, at 307-775-6293.
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