The Department of the Interior is providing a grant opportunity to establish new populations of the rare Mimulus gemmiparus, also known as Rocky Mountain monkeyflower, endemic to Colorado. With a focus on preventing extinction, this grant aims to support the species by creating additional populations to mitigate the risk of individual populations disappearing. This initiative aligns with an assessment required under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), emphasizing the importance of conserving this unique plant species. Applications are open until July 23, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277872
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F15AS00355 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Establishing new populations of Mimulus gemmiparus |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | This is a notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to EcoMetrics LLC in accordance with DIO Policy 505 DM 2 B (4) Unique Qualifications. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.650 — Research Grants (Generic) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 This is a notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to EcoMetrics LLC in accordance with DIO Policy 505 DM 2 B (4) Unique Qualifications. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2015 This is a notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to EcoMetrics LLC in accordance with DIO Policy 505 DM 2 B (4) Unique Qualifications. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This is a notice of Intent to award a Single Source Cooperative Agreement to EcoMetrics LLC in accordance with DIO Policy 505 DM 2 B (4) Unique Qualifications. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The budding monkeyflower, or Rocky Mountain monkeyflower (Mimulus gemmiparus) is a rare species endemic to Colorado. The plants grows in small distinct patches. The species is at risk of extinction and that risk is related to probability of any one population going extinct. The Service is conducting an assessment of the species status in response to a court order under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ellen Mayo, 970-628-7183
Ellen_Mayo@fws.gov Email:Ellen_Mayo@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 277872 Full Announcement-1 -> nofo template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ellen Mayo, 970-628-7183 Ellen_Mayo@fws.gov Email: Ellen_Mayo@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.650 | PKG00217850 | Jul 16, 2015 | Jul 23, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
277872 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
277872 Project-1.1.pdf
277872 Budget-1.1.pdf
277872 SF424A-1.0.pdf
277872 SF424B-1.1.pdf