Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00076
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Survey for Recovery of Kern Primrose Sphinx Moth Carrizo Plain National Monument" 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 29, 2011 and posted on Apr 29, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 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.
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Survey for Recovery of Kern Primrose Sphinx Moth - Carrizo Plain National Monument" (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00076), is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on supporting recovery-oriented science and fieldwork for the Kern Primrose Sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe). The core purpose is to fund surveys, monitoring, and related technical activities needed to better understand the moths status and to guide practical recovery actions on BLM-managed lands and other federal properties, with a particular emphasis on the Carrizo Plain National Monument area.
The project is structured around five connected efforts. First, the recipient is expected to continue field surveys to refine knowledge of where the moth currently occurs, improving the understanding of its present-day distribution and likely identifying previously undocumented populations or habitat patches. Second, the work includes developing a pheromone lure, which is intended to make future surveys more efficient and more reliable by improving detection rates for a species that can be difficult to locate using standard field methods. Third, the recipient will investigate parasites and parasitoids that may affect the moths population dynamics, which can be a major factor in small or vulnerable insect populations and can influence whether conservation actions succeed. Fourth, the project calls for creating a preliminary environmental suitability model using Maxent, a commonly used species distribution modeling tool, to help prioritize where future surveys should be conducted and to inform any potential reintroduction planning by highlighting areas that look environmentally suitable. Fifth, the recipient will characterize the genetic status of the species in relation to closely related sister taxa, which helps clarify conservation units, informs whether populations are genetically distinct or at risk of inbreeding, and supports more defensible recovery decisions.
In terms of funding and administrative details, the opportunity is classified as discretionary funding and uses a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, indicating that BLM likely expects active involvement or substantial coordination during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The activity category is Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The estimated total funding is $50,000, with an award ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $500, and the agency anticipated making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for organizations that may not have access to non-federal match funds.
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. The listing notes "unrestricted" eligibility in general terms, but the specific eligibility information clarifies the nonprofit requirement, so applicants would need to align with that condition or partner accordingly. The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2011, with an application closing date of May 20, 2011, and it was archived on May 30, 2011. The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for full details. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the contact listed is Leona B. Parker (Grants Management Officer) at 530-252-5338 and lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title and funding opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity is titled "Survey for Recovery of Kern Primrose Sphinx Moth - Carrizo Plain National Monument" and the Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00076.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The grant is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is classified as discretionary funding.
What is the funding instrument being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates BLM expects substantial coordination or involvement during the project rather than a purely hands-off award.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to support recovery-oriented science and fieldwork for the Kern Primrose Sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe) by funding surveys, monitoring, and related technical activities to better understand the moth's status and guide practical recovery actions.
What species is the project focused on?
The focus is the Kern Primrose Sphinx moth (Euproserpinus euterpe).
Where is the project geographically focused?
The work emphasizes the Carrizo Plain National Monument area, with a broader focus on BLM-managed lands and other federal properties.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this funding?
The CFDA number listed is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $50,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $500.
How many awards was BLM expecting to make?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is aimed at nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. While the listing also notes "unrestricted" eligibility in general terms, the specific eligibility language indicates the nonprofit requirement, so applicants would need to meet that condition or partner accordingly.
What kind of work does the project fund?
The project funds surveys, monitoring, and related technical activities intended to support recovery-oriented decisions for the moth, particularly by improving knowledge of distribution, detectability, threats from parasites/parasitoids, habitat suitability, and genetic status.
What are the main project components described in the announcement?
The project is structured around five connected efforts: (1) continued field surveys to refine current occurrence and distribution; (2) development of a pheromone lure to improve detection and survey efficiency; (3) investigation of parasites and parasitoids affecting population dynamics; (4) creation of a preliminary environmental suitability model using Maxent to prioritize surveys and inform possible reintroduction planning; and (5) characterization of the moth's genetic status relative to closely related sister taxa.
What is expected from the field survey component?
The recipient is expected to continue field surveys to refine knowledge of where the moth currently occurs, improving understanding of the present-day distribution and potentially identifying undocumented populations or habitat patches.
Why does the project include development of a pheromone lure?
The pheromone lure is intended to make future surveys more efficient and reliable by improving detection rates for a species that may be difficult to locate with standard field methods.
Why does the project include work on parasites and parasitoids?
The project calls for investigating parasites and parasitoids because they may significantly affect population dynamics, especially for small or vulnerable insect populations, and can influence the success of conservation actions.
What is the Maxent model used for in this project?
A preliminary environmental suitability model using Maxent is intended to help prioritize where future surveys should be conducted and to inform potential reintroduction planning by identifying areas that appear environmentally suitable.
What is meant by characterizing the genetic status of the species?
The project includes characterizing the genetic status of the moth in relation to closely related sister taxa. This helps clarify conservation units, informs whether populations are genetically distinct or potentially at risk of inbreeding, and supports more defensible recovery decisions.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was May 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 30, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the source for the full details.
Who is the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Leona B. Parker (Grants Management Officer).
How can the contact person be reached?
Leona B. Parker can be reached at 530-252-5338 and lparker@blm.gov.
Does the announcement indicate BLM involvement during the project?
Yes. Because the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, it suggests BLM likely expects active involvement or substantial coordination during the project.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the opportunity closed on May 20, 2011 and was archived on May 30, 2011.
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