The BLM California is offering this grant to advance the production of ecologically native plants, crucial for restoring degraded ecosystems and supporting national conservation strategies. This initiative directly supports the National Seed Strategy and the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. The grant aims to increase the availability of genetically appropriate native plant seed and nursery stock, essential for combating invasive species and restoring native habitats, particularly in the Mojave Desert Ecoregion, where extensive fires have severely impacted the Federally Threatened Mojave desert tortoise habitat. This funding is for the purpose of ecological restoration, invasive species management, and wildlife habitat recovery on BLM lands.
Opportunity ID: 294519
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00144 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM CA Support of National Seed Strategy to Produce Ecologically Native Plant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
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: | The BLM will be substantially involved with the partners during this assistance agreement. BLM will provide all of the native plant materials needed for the plant propagation process. BLM will work closely with the partners on all phases of the propagation process to make sure that each method used is appropriate for each plant species. The partners will be responsible for making sure the appropriate propagation processes are followed and for maintaining the everyday needs of the plants. Collaboration with the BLM will be essential to ensure the plants are cared for appropriately so they will reach their optimal size for out-planting and/or seed harvest. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | In 2015 the Plant Conservation Alliance released the National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration: 2015-2020, for which the BLM was a participant and signatory. Also in 2015, the White House released the National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators. Implementation of these strategies by the BLM includes increasing the availability of genetically and ecologically appropriate native plant seed, and nursery stock for restoration. Within the Mojave Desert Ecoregion over 1 million acres have burned since 2005, severely impacting habitat for the Federally Threatened Mojave desert tortoise. Invasive species infestation have also greatly expanded, in both upland and riparian areas. Genetically and ecologically appropriate native plant materials are needed to combat invasive species and restore native plant habitats on BLM lands, in support of the National Seed Strategy and National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators, and in support of desert tortoise habitat restoration and recovery. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMS Karen Law (916) 978-4322
kjlaw@blm.gov Email:kjlaw@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294519 Full Announcement-L17AS00144 BLM CA Support NSS -> L17AS00144 BLM CA Support NSS Produce Ecologically.pdf
Folder 294519 Full Announcement-L17AS00144 BLM CA Support NSS -> L17AS00144 MUST Financial Capability Questionnaire.pdf
Folder 294519 Full Announcement-L17AS00144 BLM CA Support NSS -> L17AS00144 MUST Tool Recipient Evaluation Question.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | GMS Karen Law (916) 978-4322 kjlaw@blm.gov Email: kjlaw@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00233107 | Jun 09, 2017 | Aug 09, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294519 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294519 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294519 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294519 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
294519 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294519 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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