The BLM is offering this grant to address the significant declines observed in sensitive amphibian species, including the northern leopard frog, great basin spadefoot toad, and boreal toad, across Wyoming. These populations have been severely impacted by various factors, notably the prevalence of chytrid fungus (Bactrachochytrium dendrobaditis or B.d.), which has caused large-scale die-offs. This grant is for conducting PCR analysis of amphibian swab samples to ascertain the extent of B.d. infections across BLM field offices. Additionally, the project will involve collecting, cataloguing, and securely storing amphibian DNA. This initiative aims to enhance understanding of disease prevalence and population dynamics, providing critical data to facilitate effective management and conservation strategies for these vulnerable amphibian species throughout their range.
Opportunity ID: 48470
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-WY-RFA09-9006 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM WY Amphibian Batrachochytrium Dendrobaditis PCR Testing and DNA Collection |
| 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 Plant Con. Mgmt |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 14, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | A. Project background information The BLM currently manages habitat for 3 amphibian species which are on the BLM sensitive species list: northern leopard frog (Rana pipiens), great basin spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus intermontanus), and the boreal toad (Bufo boreas boreas). All 3 of these amphibian species have experienced declines throughout their range due to a number of factors. Prevalence of disease (especially chytrid fungus (Bactrachochytrium dendrobaditis or B.d.)) has caused large die-offs of the boreal toad and northern leopard frog. The BLM is interested in understanding the extent of chytrid fungus infections across the field office. We are also interested in collecting DNA information on species? populations that will allow us to understand population dynamics and facilitate management of these species across their range in Wyoming. B. Project objective The project will involve performing PCR analysis of amphibian swab samples for B.d.. The project will also involve cataloguing and storing amphibian DNA for future conservation biology studies. C.Period of Project: 3 years |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full Announcement Text |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ilze J Karklins-Powers
ipowers@blm.gov Email:ipowers@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 48470 Full Announcement-1 -> blm-wy-rfa09-9006 final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ilze J Karklins-Powers ipowers@blm.gov Email: ipowers@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00013079 | Jul 14, 2009 | Aug 01, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
48470 SF424-2.0.pdf
48470 Project-1.1.pdf
48470 Budget-1.1.pdf
48470 SF424A-1.0.pdf
48470 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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