Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM CA RFA 10 0005
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- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Rare Plant Conservation" 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 Dec 21, 2009 and posted on Dec 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2010 Extending close date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $85,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Rare Plant Conservation grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM CA RFA 10 0005) is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, focused on natural resources work in California. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency and the recipient are expected to collaborate during the project rather than operating in a completely hands-off grant relationship. The central purpose is educational and workforce-development oriented: it aims to create paid, hands-on training opportunities for college students through local California botanical gardens, building practical experience in natural resource management and conservation fields.
At the project level, the opportunity emphasizes applied conservation biology and on-the-ground stewardship. The student experiences supported under this program are intended to align with real management needs, particularly around rare and sensitive plant conservation. Key subject areas highlighted include conservation biology techniques, endangered species protection and management, conservation of sensitive species, and broader public lands management. In practice, projects under this umbrella would typically involve activities like field surveys and monitoring, seed collection and safeguarding of genetic resources, habitat assessment, data collection and management, propagation or restoration support, and other conservation actions that botanical gardens and public land managers commonly undertake together.
Funding for this opportunity was relatively modest but targeted. The estimated total funding amount was $85,000, with an expectation of making two awards. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which lowers barriers for organizations that may not have significant non-federal resources available. The assistance listing associated with the opportunity is CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), placing it within a broader federal framework for conserving biological resources and supporting responsible management of wildlife and plant species.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications that would have appeared in the full announcement on Grants.gov. While unrestricted eligibility allows many entities to apply, the project description strongly signals that competitive applicants would likely include organizations positioned to place and supervise college students in botanical garden and field-based conservation settings, and to coordinate effectively with land management priorities in California.
In terms of timing and administration, the opportunity was posted on December 14, 2009, with a creation date of December 21, 2009. The original closing date was January 4, 2010, later extended to January 15, 2010. The listing was ultimately archived on March 1, 2010. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full announcement details, and the contact person provided for access issues or questions was Traci D. Thaler (tthaler@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the RECOVERY ACT Rare Plant Conservation grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM CA RFA 10 0005.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the federal agency and the recipient are expected to collaborate during the project, rather than operating in a completely hands-off grant relationship.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose is educational and workforce-development oriented: it aims to create paid, hands-on training opportunities for college students through local California botanical gardens, building practical experience in natural resource management and conservation fields.
What state or geographic area is this opportunity focused on?
The opportunity is focused on natural resources work in California.
Who is intended to benefit directly from the funded activities?
College students are intended to benefit directly through paid, hands-on training opportunities.
What kinds of host sites or partners are emphasized in the project description?
The description emphasizes local California botanical gardens as the settings through which students gain hands-on experience.
What general fields or disciplines does this grant support?
It supports applied conservation biology and on-the-ground stewardship tied to natural resource management and conservation fields.
What subject areas are specifically highlighted?
Highlighted subject areas include conservation biology techniques, endangered species protection and management, conservation of sensitive species, and broader public lands management.
What kinds of activities might projects typically include under this opportunity?
Projects would typically involve activities such as field surveys and monitoring, seed collection and safeguarding of genetic resources, habitat assessment, data collection and management, propagation or restoration support, and other conservation actions that botanical gardens and public land managers commonly undertake together.
Is the funding intended for hands-on fieldwork and practical conservation tasks?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes applied, on-the-ground stewardship and practical experiences aligned with real management needs, particularly around rare and sensitive plant conservation.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $85,000.
How many awards were expected?
The program expected to make two awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is the associated Assistance Listing (CFDA) number?
The associated CFDA is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
What does the CFDA/Assistance Listing indicate about the program area?
It places the opportunity within a broader federal framework for conserving biological resources and supporting responsible management of wildlife and plant species.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any clarifications that would have appeared in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
If eligibility is unrestricted, what kinds of applicants would likely be competitive based on the description?
Based on the project description, competitive applicants would likely include organizations positioned to place and supervise college students in botanical garden and field-based conservation settings and to coordinate effectively with land management priorities in California.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 14, 2009.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was December 21, 2009.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was January 4, 2010.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to January 15, 2010.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on March 1, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full announcement details.
Who was the contact person for access issues or questions?
The contact person listed was Traci D. Thaler.
What email address was provided for the contact person?
The email address provided was tthaler@blm.gov.
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