This grant, offered by the BLM OR-WA Oregon State Office, focuses on protecting rare and important plant species and their habitats on public lands in the Pacific Northwest. It will collect and conserve germplasm (seeds, bulbs) in long-term ex-situ storage. Research will be conducted on germplasm collection, storage, propagation, and testing to address unprecedented habitat changes from development and climate change. Scientific monitoring of populations will further understanding of biodiversity. The program will also create educational materials and programs to inform scientists and the public about maintaining natural world diversity.
Opportunity ID: 115293
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00229 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM OR-WA: CESU – Plant Conservation Program – Botanical Garden, Oregon State Office, Portland, Oregon |
| 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: | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | To understand and protect rare, unique and important species and the habitats that occur on public lands in the Pacific Northwest. Collect and conserve germplasm (seeds, bulbs, etc) from plants in long term ex-situ storage. Perform research on the collection, storage, propagation, and testing on rare and uncommon species germplasm in the face of unprecedented changes in habitat from human development and climate change. To include scientific monitoring of populations to further man¿s understanding of the diversity of life on this earth. The program will, also, create educational materials, guides, assessments, and programs to educate scientists and the public of the importance of maintaining diversity in the natural world. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Application tab above to download full announcment instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, 503-808-6243
teresa_e_spickerman@blm.gov Email:teresa_e_spickerman@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 115293 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa plnt conservation prgm_ botanical.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, 503-808-6243 teresa_e_spickerman@blm.gov Email: teresa_e_spickerman@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00072750 | Aug 17, 2011 | Aug 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
115293 SF424-2.0.pdf
115293 SF424A-1.0.pdf
115293 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
115293 Budget-1.1.pdf
115293 Project-1.1.pdf
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