This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), aims to foster joint efforts for assessing and managing critical aspen ecosystems across the western United States. Recognizing the recent decline of these iconic and biodiverse communities, the BLM seeks to establish a collaborative framework involving scientists, land managers, and the public. The initiative will facilitate research, inventory, management, and restoration strategies to address current threats like drought and past practices. By leveraging a network of experts, the project will enhance understanding of aspen systems and guide the BLM in developing sustainable management practices. This five-year partnership is vital for restoring and maintaining aspen health on federally managed lands for the benefit of all.
Opportunity ID: 57027
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L10AS00341 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assessment of aspen ecosystems on public lands for the 21st century |
| 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 01, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 30, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
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: | Joint efforts are needed in order to help the BLM effectively address issues related to aspen communities in the West and to facilitate and coordinate research and management of aspen ecosystems for the benefit of managers, researchers, the public and other entities. Participation consisting of a network of active aspen scientists and land managers will tap expertise to ensure that the most appropriate scientists are directed to aspen issues as they emerge at the ground level. Quaking aspen Populus tremuloides is known throughout the West as an icon of mountain scenery and among managers and scientists, aspen is revered for its resource value and important contribution to regional biodiversity. Recent documentation of cover loss and sudden decline of stands has raised concern about the future of aspen on the landscape and values associated with these communities. Management practices and recent drought are thought to have contributed to declines. However, much is still unknown about aspen systems and, in turn, appropriate management to sustain these communities. Quaking aspen cover is found predominantly on federally managed lands in the western United States. Benefits of this project include establishing a framework and vehicle for cooperative and collaborative efforts involving managers, researchers, the public and other entities regarding aspen research, inventory, management, and restoration. Additionally, this supports management on areas elevated through the Eco Regional Assessment Sub Assessment process. This process will guide BLM in restoring and maintaining aspen communities in concert with other renewable and non renewable resource values and opportunities. Over the course of 5 years, this partnership would enable BLM to gain a firm understanding concernin |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea J Ramos, 801-539-4145
aramos@blm.gov Email:aramos@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 57027 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa new award- aspen ecosystems.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrea J Ramos, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email: aramos@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00020792 | Sep 15, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
57027 SF424-2.0.pdf
57027 SF424A-1.0.pdf
57027 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
57027 Budget-1.1.pdf
57027 Project-1.1.pdf
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