This BLM-WY grant is for the critical purpose of addressing the significant threat posed by invasive plant species, particularly cheatgrass, to public lands within Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking a collaborative partner through this undertaking to implement comprehensive treatments. The primary objective is to eradicate these non-native, destructive plants and subsequently replace them with native vegetation. This initiative is vital for restoring the ecological health and biodiversity of the affected areas, safeguarding valuable public resources, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the rangelands in Sweetwater County. The grant aims to mitigate the environmental degradation caused by these invasive species.
Opportunity ID: 294115
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00125 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-WY, Sweetwater County Cheatgrass and Invasive Treatments |
| 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 25, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $65,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Through the proposed undertaking BLM is seeking collaboration with a partner to eradicate and replace invasive plants, primarily targeting invasive cheatgrass, which threatens public lands within Sweetwater County, Wyoming (Sweetwater County). |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Cooperative Agreements Edward Beckham (307) 775-6313
ebeckham@blm.gov Email:ebeckham@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294115 Full Announcement-Funding Opportunity Package -> L17AS00125 – Announcement and Instructions – (BLM-WY, Sweetwater County Cheatgrass and Invasive Treatments).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Cooperative Agreements Edward Beckham (307) 775-6313 ebeckham@blm.gov Email: ebeckham@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | PKG00232841 | Jun 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294115 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294115 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294115 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294115 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
294115 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294115 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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