The Department of Botanical Sciences is offering this grant to support the meticulous curation and management of invaluable lichen and broader vegetation museum collections. This grant is specifically designed for the critical task of organizing, preserving, and maintaining botanical specimens primarily acquired from public lands. The objective is to ensure these collections are accurately cataloged, securely stored, and readily accessible for scientific research, educational purposes, and biodiversity studies. Effective management of these unique specimens contributes significantly to our understanding of ecosystems and provides crucial historical data on plant and fungal life. This funding will facilitate the necessary activities to uphold the integrity and utility of these vital natural history assets.
Opportunity ID: 193253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L12AS00247 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Lichen Museum Collections Management |
| 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: | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Curation and management of vegetation museum collections obtained from public lands. |
| 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:
Christine K Shaver, Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 193253 Full Announcement-1 -> noi lichen museum collection – bsu.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine K Shaver, Grants Management Officer, 208-373-3817 cshaver@blm.gov Email: cshaver@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00139350 | Aug 16, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
193253 SF424-2.0.pdf
193253 Project-1.1.pdf
193253 Budget-1.1.pdf
193253 SF424A-1.0.pdf
193253 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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