Opportunity Information: Apply for CA RFA08 2001
Apply for CA RFA08 2001
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "South Spit Cooperative Management Area Western Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Expansion Project" 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 Jan 15, 2008 and posted on Jan 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 30, 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 $160,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $160,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Opportunity Summary:
The South Spit Cooperative Management Area Western Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Expansion Project is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on restoring degraded coastal habitat conditions on the South Spit, with an emphasis on improving habitat suitable for the western snowy plover. The core problem the grant aims to address is a major shift in the South Spit plant community and dune dynamics over time. Where the area historically experienced wave overwash events that kept sands mobile and dunes low and shifting, it is now dominated by invasive, non-native plants that have changed how the landscape functions. This shift has reduced natural sand movement, altered dune shape and stability, and diminished the open, sparsely vegetated conditions that many coastal species, including the western snowy plover, depend on.
The project description highlights three invasive species as primary drivers of degradation: European beachgrass, iceplant, and yellow bush lupine. These plants now dominate the foredunes in places where they were previously absent. In practical terms, European beachgrass is especially known for trapping sand and building steep, stabilized dunes, which can replace broader, low-profile dune fields. Iceplant can form dense mats that crowd out native vegetation and change soil conditions, while yellow bush lupine can alter nutrient dynamics and outcompete native dune plants. Together, these invasives interrupt the natural disturbance-driven system that once maintained an actively shifting, low-gradient dune landscape. The grant is therefore aimed at restoration actions that reverse or reduce these impacts, re-establishing more natural coastal processes and vegetation patterns and expanding suitable habitat conditions for the western snowy plover.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expected to have substantial involvement in the project during implementation rather than issuing a hands-off grant. The program is listed under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), and the activity category is Natural Resources. The total estimated funding available was $160,000, with an award ceiling of $160,000 and an award floor of $20,000, and the agency anticipated making one award. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which typically lowers barriers for eligible organizations and can make it easier to propose a project that is fully supported by federal funding.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on January 15, 2008, with the application closing date set for January 30, 2008, and it was archived on February 29, 2008. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Traci Thaler, Grants and Agreements Specialist at BLM, reachable by phone at (916) 978-4529 or by email at tthaler@blm.gov.
Overall, the opportunity funded on-the-ground coastal habitat restoration intended to counteract invasive plant dominance and its effects on dune structure and ecological function. The underlying restoration logic is that by reducing invasive cover and restoring conditions closer to the historically dynamic, overwash-influenced system, the South Spit can regain more open dune habitat characteristics and better support sensitive wildlife such as the western snowy plover.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the South Spit Cooperative Management Area Western Snowy Plover Habitat Restoration Expansion Project?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on restoring degraded coastal habitat conditions on the South Spit. The project emphasizes improving habitat suitable for the western snowy plover by addressing major changes in the plant community and dune dynamics over time.
What problem is this grant opportunity trying to solve?
The opportunity targets a major shift in the South Spit plant community and dune processes. Historically, wave overwash events kept sand mobile and dunes low and shifting. Over time, invasive, non-native plants became dominant, reducing natural sand movement, changing dune shape and stability, and decreasing the open, sparsely vegetated habitat conditions relied on by coastal species such as the western snowy plover.
Which invasive species are identified as key drivers of habitat degradation?
The project description identifies three primary invasive species: European beachgrass, iceplant, and yellow bush lupine. These species now dominate foredunes in areas where they were previously absent.
How does European beachgrass affect dunes and habitat conditions?
European beachgrass is described as trapping sand and building steep, stabilized dunes. This can replace broader, low-profile, shifting dune fields, reducing the open dune habitat characteristics that the western snowy plover and other coastal species depend on.
How does iceplant contribute to habitat degradation?
Iceplant can form dense mats that crowd out native vegetation and change soil conditions. These effects contribute to reduced habitat quality and altered ecological function on the South Spit.
How does yellow bush lupine affect dune ecosystems?
Yellow bush lupine can alter nutrient dynamics and outcompete native dune plants. This disrupts the natural vegetation patterns and processes that historically supported a more dynamic, open dune landscape.
What types of restoration actions does the opportunity support?
The opportunity supports on-the-ground coastal habitat restoration intended to counteract invasive plant dominance and its effects on dune structure and ecological function. The restoration logic described is to reverse or reduce invasive impacts, re-establish more natural coastal processes and vegetation patterns, and expand suitable habitat conditions for the western snowy plover.
Why is restoring natural sand movement and dune dynamics important for the western snowy plover?
The description explains that the western snowy plover depends on open, sparsely vegetated coastal habitat conditions. Invasive-driven stabilization reduces sand movement and changes dune form, diminishing the open habitat characteristics that support the species.
What federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What kind of award instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. That means BLM expected to have substantial involvement during project implementation rather than providing a fully hands-off award.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
How much total funding was available?
The total estimated funding available was $160,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $20,000, and the award ceiling was $160,000.
How many awards did the agency expect to make?
The agency anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 15, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was January 30, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on February 29, 2008.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Traci Thaler, Grants and Agreements Specialist at BLM.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
Applicants could reach Traci Thaler by phone at (916) 978-4529 or by email at tthaler@blm.gov.
What is the main restoration rationale described in the opportunity?
The opportunity describes a restoration rationale focused on reducing invasive plant cover and restoring conditions closer to a historically dynamic, overwash-influenced dune system. The intended outcome is regaining more open dune habitat characteristics and better supporting sensitive wildlife, including the western snowy plover.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Natural Resources
Next opportunity: Trail Development, Construction and Maintenence
Previous opportunity: Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Pilot Program
USGrants.org Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for CA RFA08 2001
[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (CA RFA08 2001) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| Resource Management Assistance, Alaska Apply for AK RFA 08 0012 Funding Number: AK RFA 08 0012 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $900,000 |
| Monitoring of Nesting California Least Tern and Western Snowy Plover on MCB Camp Pendleton, California Apply for N62473 08 R NEST Funding Number: N62473 08 R NEST Agency: NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $206,000 |
| North American Wildlife Natural Resources Apply for WO RFA 08 8003 Funding Number: WO RFA 08 8003 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Falcon Gonder Sage grouse Study Apply for NV NOI 08 0002 Funding Number: NV NOI 08 0002 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| 1 Meter Resolution Digital Ortho Imagery over areas of Southern Nevada Apply for NV NOI 08 0004 Funding Number: NV NOI 08 0004 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Noxious Weed Control Apply for NM RFA08 0001 Funding Number: NM RFA08 0001 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| San Juan Basin Public Roads Program Apply for NM NOI08 0002 Funding Number: NM NOI08 0002 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Partnership Support to the Western Natrona County Sage Grouse Distribution Project Apply for RFA WY08 9010 Funding Number: RFA WY08 9010 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $40,000 |
| Upper Muddy Creek Watershed Improvement Project (Wyoming) Apply for RFA WY08 9005 Funding Number: RFA WY08 9005 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $11,000 |
| Montana NRCS 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants Apply for USDA NRCS MT 08 01 Funding Number: USDA NRCS MT 08 01 Agency: Montana State Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Water 2025 Preventing Crisis and Conflict in the West FY 2008 Apply for 8SF811386 Funding Number: 8SF811386 Agency: Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Trinity River Watershed Natural Cultural Res Mgt Apply for CA NOI08 2001 Funding Number: CA NOI08 2001 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring and Training Apply for FWS 08 RW 000 002 Funding Number: FWS 08 RW 000 002 Agency: Region 5 Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Coordinate team to complete trail projects at Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Apply for FWS 08 RW 000 003 Funding Number: FWS 08 RW 000 003 Agency: Region 5 Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $13,500 |
| ND 2008 Conservation Innovation Grant Apply for NRCS ND 08 0001 Funding Number: NRCS ND 08 0001 Agency: North Dakota State Office Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Las Vegas Areas of Critical Environmental Concern Roads Monitoring Project Apply for NV NOI08 0006 Funding Number: NV NOI08 0006 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $85,000 |
| Invasive Species Awareness Training Outreach Material Development Apply for OR NOI08 0703 Funding Number: OR NOI08 0703 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| Biological Control Agent Evaluation and Development Apply for OR NOI08 0704 Funding Number: OR NOI08 0704 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $25,000 |
| Oregon BLM Geoscience Internship Program Apply for OR NOI08 0001 Funding Number: OR NOI08 0001 Agency: Bureau of Land Management Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $4,000 |
| 2009 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Apply for 09HQPA0001 Funding Number: 09HQPA0001 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Natural Resources Funding Amount: $75,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Subscribe to Leads
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "CA RFA08 2001", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.