This BLM UT grant aims to advance the understanding and conservation of the endangered Dwarf Bear-Claw Poppy, confined to Washington County, Utah. Building on prior research, this project will undertake comprehensive studies across its seven populations. Key investigations include analyzing pollinator activity and fruit set, conducting experimental hand pollinations to assess if smaller populations exhibit genetic challenges, and comparing reproductive success metrics like fruit and seed yield across populations. Furthermore, labeled pollen studies will determine gene flow and movement between these distinct populations. This research is vital for understanding the poppy’s ecological dynamics and informing its long-term protection strategies.
Opportunity ID: 241635
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00241 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Study of the Dwarf Bear-Claw Poppy in Washington County, Utah |
| 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: | Sep 03, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000 |
| Award Floor: | $12,000 |
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: | The dwarf bear-claw poppy is a listed endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and is restricted in distribution to western Washington County, Utah. Studies conducted in recent years have found significants difference in fruits/flower, seeds/fruit and the weight of seeds among the seven poppy populations. To further that work, this project will conduct several studies at each of the seven populations. Pollinator studies would consist of viewing and collecting insects visiting flowers for specific periods of time. Insects would be identified, and counted. Specific flowers would be assayed for pollen grain numbered and tagged to estimated fruit set. A series of experimental hand pollinations would be undertaken. Flowers at different population sized sites would be would be pollinated to determine biologically whether smaller populations are more genetically challenged than larger populations. The number of successful mating types will be estimated and compared among populations by cross-pollinating at least three flowers on each of 15-25 plants with donor pollen from each of three flowers at different distances from the pollen recipient. Comparisons would be made among populations in fruits/flowers, seeds/fruit and fruit weight. Lastly, a series of labeled pollen studies at each of the populations would be undertaken to determine the movement of pollen between populations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 241635 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa l13as00241 dwarf bear-claw poppy assistance agreement june 2013.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178 maria_gochis@blm.gov Email: maria_gochis@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00184611 | Sep 03, 2013 | Sep 15, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
241635 SF424-2.0.pdf
241635 SF424A-1.0.pdf
241635 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
241635 Budget-1.1.pdf
241635 Project-1.1.pdf
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