The BLM Colorado State Office is offering this grant to engage an organization partner for crucial native plant conservation and land management projects on public lands. This initiative seeks to protect vital native plant species and deepen the understanding of natural resources. Activities include seed collection, development of native plant materials, and conducting research to find genetically appropriate seed materials. The grant also aims to improve technology for native seed production and ecosystem restoration. Furthermore, it provides hands-on experience to students and the public in monitoring and managing rare plant species, with BLM staff offering mentorship in botany and natural resources management.
Opportunity ID: 294130
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00114 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-CO Native Plant Material Collection, Management, and Conservation Project |
| 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: | May 25, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 02, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $52,000 |
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 Colorado State Office of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has been working with organizations on native plant projects on public lands for many years. BLM Colorado provides research opportunities by engaging cooperating partners to perform a variety of conservation and land management projects specifically addressing the importance of protecting native plant species on public lands. In particular, the Colorado State Office of the BLM seeks an organization partner for the purpose of conducting conservation and land management projects, to include, but not limited to, the following activities, as part of the BLM’s Seeds of Success Program: seed collection activities on public lands located in Colorado; development of native plant materials; conducting studies and research to provide geneticially appropriate seed materials; improving technology for native seed production and ecosystem restoration; and providing hands-on experience to students and the public in the area of monitoring and managing rare plant species. This project will allow the cooperating partner to work alongside of BLM staff to further the understanding and appreciation of the our natural resources. BLM staff will provide mentoring and coaching opportunities for project participants to learn valuable skills in the field of botany and natural resources management. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Related Documents tab above to download full announcement instructions. Click on Package tab above to download application forms and templates. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eleni Sarris (303) 239-3908
esarris@blm.gov Email:esarris@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294130 Full Announcement-Announcement – Instructions -> FOA BLM-CO Native Plant Material Collection Project.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Eleni Sarris (303) 239-3908 esarris@blm.gov Email: esarris@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00232756 | May 25, 2017 | Jul 25, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294130 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294130 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294130 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294130 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
294130 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294130 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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