This BLM UT grant supports critical ecological research on the endangered dwarf bear-claw poppy, exclusively found in western Washington County, Utah. Building on previous findings, this project investigates seven distinct poppy populations through several key studies. Researchers will conduct pollinator observations, identify visiting insects, and quantify pollen grains and fruit set. Experimental hand pollinations will assess if smaller populations face greater genetic challenges, comparing successful mating types across various distances. The project will also analyze differences in fruit, seed, and fruit weight among populations. Finally, labeled pollen studies will track pollen movement between these populations, providing vital data for conservation efforts of this imperiled species. This research is crucial for understanding and protecting the dwarf bear-claw poppy.
Opportunity ID: 238733
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00161 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Study of the Dwarf Bear-Claw Poppy in Washington County, Utah |
| 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: | Jul 30, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 15, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $12,000 |
| Award Floor: | $12,000 |
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: | The dwarf bear-claw poppy is a listed endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 and is restricted in distribution to western Washington County, Utah. Studies conducted in recent years have found significants difference in fruits/flower, seeds/fruit and the weight of seeds among the seven poppy populations. To further that work, this project will conduct several studies at each of the seven populations. Pollinator studies would consist of viewing and collecting insects visiting flowers for specific periods of time. Insects would be identified, and counted. Specific flowers would be assayed for pollen grain numbered and tagged to estimated fruit set. A series of experimental hand pollinations would be undertaken. Flowers at different population sized sites would be would be pollinated to determine biologically whether smaller populations are more genetically challenged than larger populations. The number of successful mating types will be estimated and compared among populations by cross-pollinating at least three flowers on each of 15-25 plants with donor pollen from each of three flowers at different distances from the pollen recipient. Comparisons would be made among populations in fruits/flowers, seeds/fruit and fruit weight. Lastly, a series of labeled pollen studies at each of the populations would be undertaken to determine the movement of pollen between populations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178
maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Contracting Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 238733 Full Announcement-1 -> l13as00161 dwarf bear-claw poppy.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178 maria_gochis@blm.gov Andrea J Ramos, Contracting Officer, 801-539-4145 aramos@blm.gov Email: maria_gochis@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00182090 | Jul 30, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
238733 SF424-2.0.pdf
238733 SF424A-1.0.pdf
238733 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
238733 Budget-1.1.pdf
238733 Project-1.1.pdf
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