This continuing cooperative agreement, facilitated by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) UT and conducted with Utah State University’s Entomology, Biological Sciences Department, focuses on crucial research and monitoring of biocontrol agents for noxious weed control. The project investigates the effectiveness of selected insects, such as Larinus minutes and Mecinus janthinus, and assesses how environmental conditions influence their distribution and establishment. Supporting comprehensive noxious weed control programs, this initiative also provides valuable learning opportunities for students in entomology, weed control, and integrated pest management on public lands. The insights gained directly aid federal, state, and local land managers, alongside private citizens, in developing and implementing more effective integrated weed management strategies, contributing significantly to ecological health.
Opportunity ID: 103674
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00157 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Biocontrol Agent Study and Monitoring |
| 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: | 15.237 — Rangeland Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
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: | BLM’s intention is to award to a partner under the CPCESU, but is not limiting competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | This is a continuing cooperative agreement with Utah State University (Entomology, Biological Sciences Department) under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Study Units Network. The primary purpose of this continuing monitoring and research is on the effectiveness of selected biocontrol agents as well as the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of these insects (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for noxious weed control. Project is in support of the noxious weed control program. This project provides learning opportunities to students in the principles of entomology, noxious weed control, and issues related to integrated pest management on public lands. Additionally the information gained is used by federal, state, local land managers and private citizens in cooperative weed management groups to design and implement more effective integrated weed management programs. The research focus includes insect effectiveness on weed control and the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of selected biocontrol agents (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for selected noxious weeds. |
| 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 Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification changes the CFDA number. | Jul 07, 2011 | |
| Change in CFDA number | Jul 07, 2011 | |
| Made change to title. | Jul 07, 2011 | |
| Jul 07, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00157 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Biocontrol Agent Study and Monitoring |
| 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: | 15.237 — Rangeland Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
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: | BLM’s intention is to award to a partner under the CPCESU, but is not limiting competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | This is a continuing cooperative agreement with Utah State University (Entomology, Biological Sciences Department) under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Study Units Network. The primary purpose of this continuing monitoring and research is on the effectiveness of selected biocontrol agents as well as the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of these insects (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for noxious weed control. Project is in support of the noxious weed control program. This project provides learning opportunities to students in the principles of entomology, noxious weed control, and issues related to integrated pest management on public lands. Additionally the information gained is used by federal, state, local land managers and private citizens in cooperative weed management groups to design and implement more effective integrated weed management programs. The research focus includes insect effectiveness on weed control and the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of selected biocontrol agents (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for selected noxious weeds. |
| 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 Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00157 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Biocontrol Agent Study and Monitoring |
| 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: | 15.237 — Rangeland Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
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: | BLM’s intention is to award to a partner under the CPCESU, but is not limiting competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | This is a continuing cooperative agreement with Utah State University (Entomology, Biological Sciences Department) under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Study Units Network. The primary purpose of this continuing monitoring and research is on the effectiveness of selected biocontrol agents as well as the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of these insects (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for noxious weed control. Project is in support of the noxious weed control program. This project provides learning opportunities to students in the principles of entomology, noxious weed control, and issues related to integrated pest management on public lands. Additionally the information gained is used by federal, state, local land managers and private citizens in cooperative weed management groups to design and implement more effective integrated weed management programs. The research focus includes insect effectiveness on weed control and the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of selected biocontrol agents (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for selected noxious weeds. |
| 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 Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00157 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Biocontrol Agent Study and Monitoring |
| 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
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: | BLM’s intention is to award to a partner under the CPCESU, but is not limiting competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | This is a continuing cooperative agreement with Utah State University (Entomology, Biological Sciences Department) under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Study Units Network. The primary purpose of this continuing monitoring and research is on the effectiveness of selected biocontrol agents as well as the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of these insects (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for noxious weed control. Project is in support of the noxious weed control program. This project provides learning opportunities to students in the principles of entomology, noxious weed control, and issues related to integrated pest management on public lands. Additionally the information gained is used by federal, state, local land managers and private citizens in cooperative weed management groups to design and implement more effective integrated weed management programs. The research focus includes insect effectiveness on weed control and the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of selected biocontrol agents (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for selected noxious weeds. |
| 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 Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L11AS00157 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM UT Biocontrol Agent Research and Monitoring |
| 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
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: | BLM’s intention is to award to a partner under the CPCESU, but is not limiting competition. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | This is a continuing cooperative agreement with Utah State University (Entomology, Biological Sciences Department) under the Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystems Study Units Network. The primary purpose of this continuing monitoring and research is on the effectiveness of selected biocontrol agents as well as the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of these insects (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for noxious weed control. Project is in support of the noxious weed control program. This project provides learning opportunities to students in the principles of entomology, noxious weed control, and issues related to integrated pest management on public lands. Additionally the information gained is used by federal, state, local land managers and private citizens in cooperative weed management groups to design and implement more effective integrated weed management programs. The research focus includes insect effectiveness on weed control and the effects of environmental conditions on distribution and establishment of selected biocontrol agents (ie Larinus minutes, Mecinus janthinus) for selected noxious weeds. |
| 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 Email:maria_gochis@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 103674 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa biocontrol agent study and monitoring.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer, 801-539-4178 maria_gochis@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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.237 | PKG00063030 | Jul 07, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
103674 SF424-2.0.pdf
103674 SF424A-1.0.pdf
103674 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
103674 Budget-1.1.pdf
103674 Project-1.1.pdf
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