Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA WY08 9014
Apply for RFA WY08 9014
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Willow Creek Protection Fence Project Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration" 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 15, 2008 and posted on Apr 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 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 $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Willow Creek Protection Fence Project and Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on hands-on habitat improvement work in southwestern Wyoming, near South Pass City and within the Lander Field Office area. The effort combines two related field projects: improving riparian protection along the Willow Creek drainage by rebuilding a fence line, and restoring aspen stands on Green Mountain by cutting back conifer encroachment so aspen can regrow and regenerate more successfully. In practical terms, the work is designed to protect sensitive streamside areas from impacts that degrade habitat while also reversing the gradual takeover of aspen by conifers, which can reduce biodiversity and change wildlife habitat conditions.
For the Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration component, the core task is removing encroaching conifers to stimulate aspen re-growth. This is a labor-intensive, field-based operation requiring chainsaw use to fell targeted conifers, followed by crew support to pile the downed material. The intent is straightforward: by reducing competition and shading from conifers, aspen can respond with new shoots and improved stand health over time. This portion of the project emphasizes safe chainsaw operations, coordinated teamwork, and the physical demands of vegetation management in rugged outdoor conditions.
The Willow Creek riparian fence component involves demolishing, relocating, and constructing about three-quarters of a mile of "buck and pole" fencing. The purpose is to protect and improve riparian habitat along Willow Creek, which generally means reducing damage to streambanks and vegetation, maintaining healthier channel conditions, and supporting the plants and wildlife that depend on intact riparian corridors. Field tasks include distributing fencing materials on-site, assisting with the actual fence construction, and performing site cleanup once the work is finished. Because it includes demolition and reconstruction, the job is not just new installation; it also requires careful removal and repositioning work, plus finishing details that leave the area orderly and stable.
A central feature of the opportunity is workforce development and education. BLM indicates it will train, develop, and educate project participants in the principles and practices of resource management and conservation. Participants are expected to gain direct experience with real land stewardship work, and the project is framed as providing a safe, educational, and valuable job-training setting while contributing to public welfare. Beyond the work itself, BLM staff plan to provide on-site learning through discussions, presentations, and informal "teachable moments" during the fieldwork, reinforcing why the tasks matter and how they fit into broader land management goals.
From a project management standpoint, the recipient would assist BLM with fencing projects across the Lander Field Office boundary and support the combined fence installation and conifer removal work. The announcement anticipates about two weeks of assistance to complete the field tasks. The work is described as moderate to heavy physical labor, and applicants should be able to use common field tools such as hammers, post hole diggers, chainsaws, and tamping bars. The opportunity also emphasizes the educational value to the applicant organization, noting that participants or students can build practical skills in the physical labor side of land management and develop a stronger sense of ownership and connection to BLM-managed public lands.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement under the BLM, categorized under natural resources, and tied to CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The opportunity anticipates a single award with total funding of $15,000, with an award floor and ceiling both set at $15,000, and it does not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted April 15, 2008, and closed April 25, 2008, with an archive date of May 25, 2008. For access issues or additional assistance, the listed contact is Ilze Karklins Powers, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 307-775-6293.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Willow Creek Protection Fence Project and Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on hands-on habitat improvement work in southwestern Wyoming. It combines two field projects: (1) rebuilding a riparian protection fence along the Willow Creek drainage and (2) restoring aspen stands on Green Mountain by removing conifer encroachment so aspen can regenerate more successfully.
2) Which agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) as a discretionary funding opportunity under a cooperative agreement.
3) Where will the fieldwork take place?
The work will take place in southwestern Wyoming, near South Pass City, within the Lander Field Office area.
4) What are the two main project components?
The two components are:
- Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration: Removing encroaching conifers to stimulate aspen re-growth and improve stand health.
- Willow Creek riparian fence work: Demolishing, relocating, and constructing approximately three-quarters of a mile of buck and pole fence to protect riparian habitat.
5) What is the goal of the Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration work?
The goal is to reduce competition and shading from conifers so aspen can respond with new shoots, improved stand health, and stronger regeneration over time.
6) What tasks are involved in the Green Mountain Aspen Regeneration component?
This component is described as labor-intensive fieldwork that includes using chainsaws to fell targeted conifers and supporting the crew by piling downed material.
7) What is the purpose of the Willow Creek riparian fence work?
The purpose is to protect and improve riparian habitat along Willow Creek by reducing impacts that degrade streamside areas. This supports healthier streambanks and vegetation, helps maintain better channel conditions, and benefits plants and wildlife that rely on intact riparian corridors.
8) How much fencing work is anticipated along Willow Creek?
The project involves demolishing, relocating, and constructing about three-quarters of a mile of buck and pole fencing.
9) What tasks are included in the Willow Creek fence component?
Field tasks include distributing fencing materials on-site, assisting with fence construction, and performing site cleanup after the work is finished. Because the fence work includes demolition and reconstruction, it also involves careful removal, repositioning, and finishing details that leave the area orderly and stable.
10) What type of labor should participants expect?
The work is described as moderate to heavy physical labor performed in field conditions. The aspen regeneration work is also noted as physically demanding in rugged outdoor conditions.
11) What tools and equipment are participants expected to be able to use?
Applicants should be able to use common field tools such as hammers, post hole diggers, chainsaws, and tamping bars.
12) How long is the field assistance expected to take?
The announcement anticipates about two weeks of assistance to complete the field tasks.
13) Does the opportunity include training or educational components?
Yes. A central feature is workforce development and education. BLM indicates it will train, develop, and educate participants in principles and practices of resource management and conservation, with on-site learning through discussions, presentations, and informal teachable moments during fieldwork.
14) What kinds of skills or experience can participants gain from this project?
Participants are expected to gain direct experience with land stewardship work, including practical skills related to vegetation management and fencing in the physical labor side of land management, along with a stronger connection to BLM-managed public lands.
15) What role does the award recipient play in supporting BLM?
From a project management standpoint, the recipient would assist BLM with fencing projects across the Lander Field Office boundary and support the combined fence installation and conifer removal work.
16) What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement offered as a discretionary funding opportunity.
17) What is the program area or category for this funding?
The opportunity is categorized under natural resources and is tied to CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
18) How many awards are expected?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
19) What is the total funding amount for this opportunity?
The total funding is $15,000.
20) Is there an award floor and ceiling?
Yes. The award floor is $15,000 and the award ceiling is also $15,000.
21) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that it does not require cost sharing or matching.
22) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
23) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 15, 2008, and closed on April 25, 2008.
24) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date is May 25, 2008.
25) Who can be contacted for access issues or additional assistance?
The listed contact is Ilze Karklins Powers, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 307-775-6293.
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