This grant is for the critical purpose of developing new and effective biological control agents to mitigate the spread of noxious weeds across public lands. Utilizing an integrated weed management approach, the initiative seeks to identify, research, and deploy natural enemies that can safely and efficiently suppress invasive plant species. The primary goal is to restore ecological health and biodiversity by providing sustainable, non-chemical solutions to persistent weed problems. This project emphasizes a holistic strategy, combining various biological controls with other management techniques to ensure long-term environmental protection and stewardship of our natural resources. It aims to develop robust, targeted solutions that minimize environmental impact while maximizing the control of harmful weeds, ultimately safeguarding valuable public ecosystems.
Opportunity ID: 49181
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-ID-RFA-09-1545 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act – Biological Control Agent Development Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish Wildlife Plant Con. Mgmt |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 20, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | Develop new biological control agents to control noxious weeds on public lands using an integrated weed management approach. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2009 | ||
| Aug 31, 2009 | ||
| Aug 27, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-ID-RFA-09-1545 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act – Biological Control Agent Development Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Recovery Act |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish Wildlife Plant Con. Mgmt |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 20, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | Develop new biological control agents to control noxious weeds on public lands using an integrated weed management approach. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-ID-RFA-09-1545 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act – Biological Control Agent Development Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Recovery Act |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.231 — Fish Wildlife Plant Con. Mgmt |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | Develop new biological control agents to control noxious weeds on public lands using an integrated weed management approach. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | BLM-ID-RFA-09-1545 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Recovery Act – Biological Control Agent Development Project |
| 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 Plant Con. Mgmt |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $300,000 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of the Interior |
| Description: | Develop new biological control agents to control noxious weeds on public lands using an integrated weed management approach. |
| Link to Additional Information: | www.Grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine K Shaver
cshaver@blm.gov Email:cshaver@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 49181 Full Announcement-1 -> arra biocontrol bdo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine K Shaver 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 | PKG00013685 | Aug 20, 2009 | Aug 31, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
49181 SF424-2.0.pdf
49181 SF424A-1.0.pdf
49181 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
49181 Budget-1.1.pdf
49181 Project-1.1.pdf
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