Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00065
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RARE AND INVASIVE PLANT ASSESSMENT, MONITORING AND EDUCATION ANCHORAGE, ALASKA" 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 Apr 6, 2011 and posted on Apr 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 26, 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 $21,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $21,500.00 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.
- This is intended to be awarded to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "RARE AND INVASIVE PLANT ASSESSMENT, MONITORING AND EDUCATION ANCHORAGE, ALASKA" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00065) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resource management, specifically the conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources (CFDA 15.231). The project centers on strengthening Alaska-focused botanical capacity by placing a professional botanist in a role that combines field science with education and mentorship. A key feature is that the botanist is expected not only to conduct technical work, but also to mentor youth, building local skills and interest in plant conservation and invasive species management.
The work described targets both rare plant conservation and invasive plant issues. On the rare plant side, the project supports occurrence surveys, meaning systematic efforts to locate, confirm, and document where sensitive or uncommon plant species are found. On the invasive plant side, the project supports assessment and monitoring efforts to identify invasive species, track their spread, and better understand where they may be causing harm now or where they could cause harm in the future. The scope explicitly includes data management and analysis, so the project is not limited to field collection; it also emphasizes organizing, maintaining, and interpreting survey data so that it can inform land management decisions. Another stated component is analyzing ecosystem damage and/or potential damage, which implies evaluating impacts such as habitat alteration, competition with native species, and broader ecological consequences that may affect land health and resource conditions.
Geographically, the project is set in Anchorage, Alaska, but the work is expected to occur across many rural and outlying areas of Alaska. That suggests extensive travel and field deployment beyond urban centers, likely to support BLM priorities in remote landscapes where botanical information gaps can be significant and where early detection of invasive plants can be especially important. By combining scientific surveys with youth mentorship, the opportunity is positioned as both a resource management project and a workforce development or environmental education effort, aiming to produce immediate management-relevant outputs while also cultivating future capacity in botanical and conservation work.
From an award and administrative standpoint, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates a more hands-on partnership structure where the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with a total estimated funding amount of $21,500, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed as $21,500, meaning the award amount was essentially fixed at that level. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, so applicants would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted in a general sense, but the announcement clarifies that the project is intended to be awarded to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). In practical terms, that language signals the applicant pool is functionally focused on CESU network participants or a CESU-affiliated arrangement, reflecting the programmatic preference for leveraging CESU partnerships for research, technical assistance, and education-oriented natural resource projects.
The opportunity was posted and created on April 6, 2011, with an original and current closing date of April 26, 2011, and it was archived on May 31, 2011. The full announcement was available through Grants.gov via the provided link. For access issues or assistance, the listed contact was Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable at 907-271-5193 or s2smith@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RARE AND INVASIVE PLANT ASSESSMENT, MONITORING AND EDUCATION ANCHORAGE, ALASKA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00065.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the primary focus area or program category?
The opportunity is focused on natural resource management, specifically conservation and management of fish, wildlife, and plant resources under CFDA 15.231.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project aims to strengthen Alaska-focused botanical capacity by placing a professional botanist in a role that combines field science with education and mentorship, including mentoring youth to build local skills and interest in plant conservation and invasive species management.
What types of plant-related work does the project cover?
The work targets both rare plant conservation and invasive plant issues, including surveys and monitoring, with supporting data management and analysis.
What are "occurrence surveys" in the context of this opportunity?
Occurrence surveys are systematic efforts to locate, confirm, and document where sensitive or uncommon plant species are found.
What does the invasive plant work involve?
The invasive plant component includes assessment and monitoring efforts to identify invasive species, track their spread, and better understand where they may be causing harm now or where they could cause harm in the future.
Is the work limited to field activities only?
No. The scope explicitly includes data management and analysis, emphasizing organizing, maintaining, and interpreting survey data so it can inform land management decisions.
Does the opportunity include evaluating ecological impacts?
Yes. A stated component is analyzing ecosystem damage and/or potential damage, which implies evaluating impacts such as habitat alteration, competition with native species, and broader ecological consequences that may affect land health and resource conditions.
Where is the project located?
The project is set in Anchorage, Alaska.
Will work occur outside Anchorage?
Yes. The work is expected to occur across many rural and outlying areas of Alaska, indicating field deployment beyond urban centers.
What is the expected role of the professional botanist?
The botanist is expected to conduct technical field and analytical work and also provide education and mentorship, including mentoring youth to build skills and interest in plant conservation and invasive species management.
How does youth mentorship fit into the project?
Youth mentorship is a key feature. The botanist is expected to mentor youth as part of the work, supporting local workforce development and building longer-term botanical capacity.
What funding instrument will be used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates a more hands-on partnership structure where the federal agency expects substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The total estimated funding amount is $21,500.
Is the award amount flexible, or is it fixed?
It appears essentially fixed. Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $21,500.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated, so applicants would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted in a general sense, but the announcement clarifies that the project is intended to be awarded to a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).
What does it mean that the project is intended to be awarded to a CESU?
Based on the announcement language, the applicant pool is functionally focused on CESU network participants or a CESU-affiliated arrangement, reflecting a preference for leveraging CESU partnerships for research, technical assistance, and education-oriented natural resource projects.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on April 6, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was April 26, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on May 31, 2011.
Where was the full announcement available?
The full announcement was available through Grants.gov via the provided link in the original posting.
Who can be contacted for help or access issues?
The listed contact is Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable at 907-271-5193 or s2smith@blm.gov.
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