The BLM-(MT) Department is offering a grant for Colleges or Universities in Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota to develop native plant materials for sage-grouse habitat restoration, stabilization, and rehabilitation projects. This grant aims to build conservation science into curriculum, increase pollinator habitat, and foster understanding of culturally significant plants. The objective is to collect and germinate native plant seed while connecting culture to public lands. The project provides long-term public benefits by supporting native plant and conservation projects on public lands, and raising awareness about the importance of native plants for environmental factors like sage-grouse habitat.
Opportunity ID: 295305
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00201 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-(MT), University/College Native Plant Materials Development Partnerships |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Background: The National Native Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration 2015-2020 outlines a coordinated approach to establish a national network of native seed collectors, growers, and nurseries to supply adequate quantities of appropriate seed, and a network of restoration ecologists. The Montana State Office is seeking to partner with Colleges or Universities across Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota to help develop native plant materials that would include species important for sage-grouse habitat restoration, stabilization and rehabilitation projects, culturally significant species, increase pollinator habitat, and research needs for these species. The partnership is also seeking to build conservation science into new or existing curriculum, develop interest in restoration efforts, and foster better communication and understanding of culturally significant and tribally important plants.
Objectives: To develop native plant programs by collecting and germinating native plant seed. This project will build unique relationships with recipients who are interested in natural conservation work and keeping their own culture connected to the public lands. Public Benefit: This project provides long-term benefits to the public by providing native plant and conservation projects on public lands. In addition, this project will provide education and awareness about the importance of native plants and their impact on environmental factors such as sage-grouse habitat. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Select the RELATED DOCUMENTS tab above to retrieve the Full Announcement and Application Instructions |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Manager Brittney Linford (406) 896-5188
blinford@blm.gov Email:blinford@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 295305 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity -> FOA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Manager Brittney Linford (406) 896-5188 blinford@blm.gov Email: blinford@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00233656 | Jul 07, 2017 | Sep 04, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
295305 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
295305 SF424B-1.1.pdf
295305 SF424A-1.0.pdf
295305 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
295305 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
295305 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf