This grant is for this purpose to support the finalization of host specificity testing for biological control agents. This critical research aims to ensure that newly developed biological control agents exclusively target specific pests without posing a risk to non-target organisms or the broader ecosystem. The project is designed to generate essential data required for regulatory clearance and subsequent large-scale deployment of these agents. By advancing this critical phase of development, the grant seeks to facilitate the practical application of environmentally sound pest management solutions. This initiative will contribute significantly to sustainable land management, enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem health through the effective and safe control of invasive species, thereby supporting long-term ecological balance.
Opportunity ID: 194353
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L12AS00259 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Idaho Biological Control Agent Development 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 06, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 06, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $110,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Finalize host specificity testing of biological control agents |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the application tab above to download the full announcement instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver, Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 194353 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa – biological control 2012.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine K Shaver, Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817 cshaver@blm.gov Email: cshaver@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | PKG00140130 | Aug 22, 2012 | Sep 06, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
194353 SF424-2.0.pdf
194353 Project-1.1.pdf
194353 Budget-1.1.pdf
194353 SF424A-1.0.pdf
194353 SF424B-1.1.pdf