The Department of Agriculture is offering a grant to develop and evaluate biological control agents for invasive plant species. This grant aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable control solutions as part of Integrated Pest Management programs. Identifying effective biological agents is crucial in preventing the further spread of invasive plants on public lands.
Opportunity ID: 40947
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | OR-NOI08-0704 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Biological Control Agent Evaluation and Development |
| 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: | 00.000 — Not Elsewhere Classified |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The potential recipient is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the fact that this opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. The potential recipient is a member of the Pacific Northwest CESU program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The objective of developing and evaluating biological control agents is to provide economical and sustainable control options for invasive plant species as part of a complete Integrated Pest Management program. Determining which biological agents are suitable, available and effective, is a critical step in stopping the spread of invasive plant species across public lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Pamella Sterling
Contract Specialist Phone 503-808-6221 Email:pam_sterling@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 40947 Full Announcement-1 -> OR-NOI08-0704_NOI Biological Control.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Pamella Sterling Contract Specialist Phone 503-808-6221 Email: pam_sterling@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00.000 | PKG00006523 | Mar 07, 2008 | Mar 21, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40947 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
40947 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
40947 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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