Opportunity Information: Apply for ARRA BLM AK RFA 10 1838
Apply for ARRA BLM AK RFA 10 1838
- The Department of the Interior in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Salmon Lake and Unalakleet Wild and Scenic River Botanist for Invasive Plant Assessment and Management, 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 Dec 14, 2009 and posted on Dec 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 grant opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Salmon Lake and Unalakleet Wild and Scenic River Botanist for Invasive Plant Assessment and Management, Alaska" was a U.S. Department of the Interior funding announcement issued under the Recovery Act. It was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would be expected to work collaboratively with the federal agency rather than simply receiving funds with minimal agency involvement. The core purpose of the project was to support the assessment and on-the-ground management of non-native invasive weeds in Alaska, specifically in the Salmon Lake area and along the Unalakleet Wild and Scenic River corridor, with the work conducted under the direction of a professional botanist.
The project focus was invasive plant assessment and management. In practical terms, that typically includes surveying and mapping infestations, identifying invasive and other non-native plant species, documenting their extent and density, prioritizing treatment areas based on ecological risk, and implementing or coordinating control measures. Because the announcement specifies oversight by a professional botanist, the work likely emphasized accurate species identification, scientifically sound monitoring methods, and management decisions guided by botanical expertise to reduce harm to native plant communities and sensitive habitats. The broader aim aligns with common federal land-management goals: preventing the spread of invasive plants, protecting fish and wildlife habitat, and maintaining ecological integrity in areas with conservation designations such as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
Funding for the opportunity was relatively small and targeted: the estimated total funding was $25,000, with an award floor of $25,000, and the agency expected to make one award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide additional non-federal funds to be eligible or competitive, at least based on the summary details provided. The program was associated with CFDA number 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management," which generally covers projects that protect or restore natural resources, including vegetation management and invasive species control.
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," indicating it was open to a wide range of applicant types (such as nonprofits, tribes, universities, local governments, and potentially private entities), subject to any further limitations that may have been included in the full announcement text on Grants.gov. The notice was posted on December 14, 2009, and closed on January 15, 2010, with an archive date of February 28, 2010, reflecting that it is no longer active. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the complete announcement and application materials, and the contact provided for assistance was Sandra S. Smith (s2smith@blm.gov), with a note indicating support for those who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT Salmon Lake and Unalakleet Wild and Scenic River Botanist for Invasive Plant Assessment and Management, Alaska."
Which federal agency issued this funding announcement?
It was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of award was offered (grant, contract, cooperative agreement, etc.)?
This was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "discretionary cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
It means the selected recipient would be expected to work collaboratively with the federal agency, rather than receiving funds with minimal agency involvement.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to support assessment and on-the-ground management of non-native invasive weeds in Alaska, specifically in the Salmon Lake area and along the Unalakleet Wild and Scenic River corridor, under the direction of a professional botanist.
Where was the work intended to take place?
The work was focused in Alaska, specifically the Salmon Lake area and the Unalakleet Wild and Scenic River corridor.
What was the primary project focus area?
The project focus was invasive plant assessment and management.
What kinds of activities were included under invasive plant assessment and management (as described in the summary)?
Activities typically include surveying and mapping infestations, identifying invasive and other non-native plant species, documenting extent and density, prioritizing treatment areas based on ecological risk, and implementing or coordinating control measures.
Was a botanist specifically involved in the project?
Yes. The announcement specifies the work would be conducted under the direction of a professional botanist.
Why does the announcement emphasize oversight by a professional botanist?
Based on the summary, the emphasis suggests accurate species identification, scientifically sound monitoring methods, and management decisions guided by botanical expertise to reduce harm to native plant communities and sensitive habitats.
What broader conservation goals did this project align with?
The described aim aligns with common federal land-management goals: preventing the spread of invasive plants, protecting fish and wildlife habitat, and maintaining ecological integrity in conservation-designated areas such as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $25,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $25,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency expected to make one award.
Was cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The summary indicates there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.231, "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
What does CFDA 15.231 generally cover (as described in the summary)?
It generally covers projects that protect or restore natural resources, including vegetation management and invasive species control.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as "unrestricted," meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional limitations that may have been included in the full announcement.
Does "unrestricted" eligibility guarantee every type of applicant could apply?
Not necessarily. The summary states eligibility was "unrestricted," but also notes that further limitations may have been included in the full announcement text on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on December 14, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity closed on January 15, 2010.
Is this grant opportunity still active?
No. It is no longer active. The summary notes an archive date of February 28, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the complete announcement and application materials.
Who was the point of contact for assistance?
The contact provided was Sandra S. Smith (s2smith@blm.gov).
What kind of help was the contact expected to provide?
The summary notes the contact supported those who had difficulty accessing the announcement electronically.
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