The Sound Generation Department is offering this grant to support critical research into the environmental impacts of renewable energy development. This grant is specifically for assessing the effects of noise and vibration generated by utility-scale renewable energy projects on sensitive fossorial species within the unique ecosystem of the West Mojave Desert. The research aims to understand how these anthropogenic disturbances affect the behavior, health, and populations of burrowing animals, providing valuable data for sustainable energy planning and conservation efforts. The findings will help mitigate potential negative ecological consequences and inform future development guidelines in similar arid environments.
Opportunity ID: 200813
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L12AS00310 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sound Generation – West Mojave Desert |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| 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: | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 28, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $99,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $99,000 |
| Award Floor: | $70,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Assessing the effects of utility scale renewable energy project noise and vibration on fossorial species. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andralee Holden-Hughes, Grants Management Officer, 951-697-5254
jholden@blm.gov Email:jholden@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 200813 Full Announcement-1 -> noi sound.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andralee Holden-Hughes, Grants Management Officer, 951-697-5254 jholden@blm.gov Email: jholden@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00146380 | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
200813 SF424-2.0.pdf
200813 SF424A-1.0.pdf
200813 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
200813 Budget-1.1.pdf
200813 Project-1.1.pdf