This grant is for the purpose of quantitatively evaluating the effectiveness of newly established wildfire fuel breaks. The research will specifically monitor the effects of Forage Kochia (Kochia prostrata) on these fuel breaks and the surrounding plant communities. Through a detailed assessment of plant community attributes and soil cover characteristics, the project aims to understand how Forage Kochia influences fuel break efficacy and broader ecological stability. The findings will provide crucial data for enhancing wildfire management strategies and ensuring the long-term success of fuel break initiatives in preventing the spread of wildfires across sensitive ecosystems. This investigation is vital for improving our understanding of invasive species’ roles in fire-prone landscapes.
Opportunity ID: 56907
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L10AS00317 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Monitoring the Effects of Forage Kochia (Kochia prostrata) on Newly Established Wildfire Fuel Breaks and Adjoining Plant Communities |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 09, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | To assess the efficacy of fuel breaks through a quantitative evaluation of plant community attributes and soil cover characteristics. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver, Lead Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817
christine_shaver@blm.gov Email:christine_shaver@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 56907 Full Announcement-1 -> minidoka fuel break rfa.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine K Shaver, Lead Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817 christine_shaver@blm.gov Email: christine_shaver@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00020626 | Aug 25, 2010 | Sep 09, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
56907 SF424-2.0.pdf
56907 SF424A-1.0.pdf
56907 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
56907 Budget-1.1.pdf
56907 Project-1.1.pdf