The Bureau of Land Management, Utah is offering a grant to the University of Utah for the continuation of documenting and protecting critical dinosaur fossil specimens in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The project includes pedestrian field surveys, collection of significant sites, salvaging for public enjoyment and scientific research, and analysis for future resource management strategies. The closing date for applications is April 25, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 161793
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | L12AS00064 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | BLM-UT GSENM KAIPAROWITS CRITICAL DINOSAUR FOSSIL/SITE PROTECTION PROJECT |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 15.224 — Cultural Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 125,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $25,000 |
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:: | This is a continuation of an existing BLM Cooperative Agreement No. JSA071004 with University of Utah, which expires July 30, 2012. This project will continue to document and protect via collection, the most critical dinosaur fossil specimens in GSENM. Phase one will be extensive pedestrian field surveys that will document all scientifically significant sites in specific target areas of Kaiparowits Formation outcrops. Phase two will then proceed with collection of the highest significance sites in order that they might be salvaged for public enjoyment and scientific research. Phase three will be a comprehensive analysis of results and recommendations for future resource management, including inventory strategies and site plans for bonebeds, or other continuously productive localities. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 15.224 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00113990 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 04, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Maria Gochis |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.224 | PKG00113990 | Apr 04, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 | View | Maria Gochis | Organization and Individual Applicants |