Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00023
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the community development natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT BLM OR WA Blue Poker Biomass Stewardship Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.233 Forests and Woodlands Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 12, 2010 and posted on Apr 12, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $89,335.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $89,335.00 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 RECOVERY ACT BLM OR WA Blue Poker Biomass Stewardship Project (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00023) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support biomass removal and habitat restoration work on public lands in Oregon. The project is centered in the Baker Resource Area of the Vale District, where roughly 1,200 acres of juniper were cut over a two-year period on BLM-managed lands. With the trees already felled, the remaining task is to physically remove that material from the site, since leaving large quantities of downed woody debris can increase wildfire risk and slow or prevent ecological recovery.
The core purpose of the effort is twofold: reducing fire hazard and restoring the sagebrush steppe and grassland ecosystems that juniper encroachment can degrade. In many parts of eastern Oregon, expanding juniper stands can outcompete native shrubs and grasses, alter soil moisture availability, and change the fuel profile of the landscape. By removing the cut juniper biomass, the project aims to help re-establish more resilient rangeland conditions and support the long-term health of sagebrush and grassland plant communities that are important for wildlife habitat and broader land management goals.
A key feature of this opportunity is that the biomass is intended to be put to use rather than disposed of as waste. The removed juniper will be transported to a local cogeneration facility where it will be used to generate electricity. This energy utilization component links the land restoration work to local economic outcomes by helping sustain existing employment at the plant and potentially contributing to new job creation tied to harvesting, hauling, and processing the biomass. In the context of Recovery Act priorities at the time, the project blends environmental restoration with near-term economic support in rural communities.
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $89,335, with the award ceiling set at $89,335 and a nominal award floor of $1. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (such as coordination on implementation details, oversight, or shared responsibilities) compared with a standard grant. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, making the federal funds the primary expected source of project financing.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of applicant unless further limitations were stated in the full announcement. The funding activity category is listed under Community Development and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.233 (Forests and Woodlands Resource Management), reflecting the land stewardship and resource management emphasis. The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2010, and closed on April 23, 2010, with an archive date of April 12, 2011. For access issues or questions, the listed contact was Pamella Sterling, Grants Management Officer, at 503-808-6221 or pamsterling@blm.gov, with additional details available via Grants.gov.
FAQs: RECOVERY ACT BLM OR WA Blue Poker Biomass Stewardship Project (L10AS00023)
What is the RECOVERY ACT BLM OR WA Blue Poker Biomass Stewardship Project?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support biomass removal and habitat restoration on public lands in Oregon. The specific work described focuses on removing already-cut juniper biomass to reduce wildfire risk and support ecological recovery.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00023.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial agency involvement during project performance (for example, coordination on implementation, oversight, or shared responsibilities) compared with a standard grant.
What work is being funded?
The funded work centers on physically removing felled juniper material from BLM-managed lands. Roughly 1,200 acres of juniper were cut over a two-year period, and the remaining task is to remove that downed biomass from the site.
Where will the project take place?
The project is centered in the Baker Resource Area of the Vale District on BLM-managed public lands in Oregon.
Why does the project focus on removing cut juniper?
Leaving large quantities of downed woody debris can increase wildfire risk and can slow or prevent ecological recovery. Removing the cut juniper is intended to reduce hazardous fuels and help restore rangeland conditions.
What are the main goals of the project?
The purpose is twofold: (1) reduce fire hazard and (2) restore sagebrush steppe and grassland ecosystems that can be degraded by juniper encroachment.
How does juniper encroachment affect sagebrush steppe and grasslands?
The announcement notes that expanding juniper stands can outcompete native shrubs and grasses, alter soil moisture availability, and change the landscape fuel profile. The project aims to support re-establishment of more resilient rangeland conditions and long-term health of sagebrush and grassland plant communities.
What happens to the removed juniper biomass?
The removed juniper is intended to be transported to a local cogeneration facility where it will be used to generate electricity, rather than being disposed of as waste.
Does the opportunity include an economic or jobs component?
Yes. By sending biomass to a local cogeneration facility for electricity generation, the project links restoration work to local economic outcomes, including sustaining existing plant employment and potentially contributing to new job creation tied to harvesting, hauling, and processing.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $89,335.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was set at $89,335.
What is the award floor?
The nominal award floor was listed as $1.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed in the provided information, meaning federal funds were the primary expected source of project financing.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to any type of applicant unless further limitations were stated in the full announcement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under Community Development and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.233, described as Forests and Woodlands Resource Management.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2010.
When did the application period close?
The opportunity closed on April 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was April 12, 2011.
Where could applicants find additional details or apply?
Additional details were available via Grants.gov, as referenced in the announcement.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Pamella Sterling, Grants Management Officer.
What are the contact details provided for the Grants Management Officer?
Phone: 503-808-6221. Email: pamsterling@blm.gov.
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