This grant is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming office. This funding opportunity is designed to support research focused on evaluating the efficacy of different seed sources in restoration efforts. Specifically, the grant aims to compare the success rates of ecological restoration projects using seeds sourced locally versus those obtained from generic, broader origins. Furthermore, the research should investigate the outcomes when utilizing seeds from individual plant sources versus those derived from mixed populations. The primary purpose is to identify optimal seeding strategies that promote genetic diversity and adaptation, ultimately leading to more successful and resilient restoration of rangeland and wildland ecosystems. This understanding is critical for developing effective land management practices that enhance biodiversity and ecological health.
Opportunity ID: 233356
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00075 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM WY Genetic Diversity and Adaptation and Restoration Seeding |
| 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: | May 06, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | Applications are limited to Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Units CESU of Rocky Mtns and Great Plains |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Compare restoration success between local and generic seed obtained from both individual sources and mixed sources. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert J. Tichac, 307-775-6313
rtichac@blm.gov Email:rtichac@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 233356 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa genetic diversity restoration seed.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert J. Tichac, 307-775-6313 rtichac@blm.gov Email: rtichac@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00176691 | May 06, 2013 | May 20, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
233356 SF424-2.0.pdf
233356 Project-1.1.pdf
233356 Budget-1.1.pdf
233356 SF424A-1.0.pdf
233356 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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