The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and Oregon BLM are offering a grant to monitor sage-grouse population trends in eastern Oregon. The aim is to survey a representative sample of leks to improve population size estimation and habitat management. The grant seeks to implement new survey methodologies, evaluate data, and ensure the BLM’s adaptive management triggers for sage-grouse population are regularly assessed. Applicants need to collaborate with BLM to conduct surveys and contribute to the conservation efforts for sage-grouse in the region. Closing date for applications is May 22, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275346
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L15AS00054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM OR/WA, Eastern Oregon Sage-Grouse Monitoring |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 22, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $320,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $320,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Background: Counts of sage-grouse (primarily males) attending leks provides a measure of population trend over time and serves as the basis for making annual minimum population estimates. On average, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) with assistance from Oregon BLM annually surveys 36 percent of 733 known lek complexes in Oregon. Leks in remote areas or with other access issues are under-surveyed. The ODFW has identified the need to monitor sage-grouse population trends and to develop a more efficient method for estimating population size, especially for regions where only a subsample of leks can be monitored (2011 Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Assessment and Strategy for Oregon). More complete and accurate population data will contribute to improved habitat management for sage-grouse in eastern Oregon.
Objectives: The recipient and BLM will collaborate to: Survey a statistically valid sample of leks/complexes to achieve a minimum annual survey of two trend leks/complexes per stratum per Oregon PAC (Priority Area for Conservation), Evaluate and incorporate where appropriate new survey methodology (e.g., transect, infrared surveys) with current sage-grouse data, Annually assess the BLM’s adaptive management triggers for sage-grouse population. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Clark, 503-808-6226
j1clark@blm.gov Email:j1clark@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 275346 Full Announcement-1 -> l15as00054 eastern or sage grouse monitoring.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Clark, 503-808-6226 j1clark@blm.gov Email: j1clark@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00215723 | Mar 23, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275346 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
275346 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
275346 Project-1.0.pdf
275346 Budget-1.1.pdf
275346 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
275346 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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