This grant is for the purpose of supporting the conservation of DeBeque phacelia (Phacelia submutica), an annual plant found only on limited acres near DeBeque, Colorado. This species is highly vulnerable due to its specific habitat requirements, unknown pollinators, limited seed dispersal, and significant threats from natural gas exploration, infrastructure development, ORVs, and cattle. Its annual nature and susceptibility to drought further complicate management. This crucial research will investigate its breeding system, identify necessary pollinators, determine seed bank longevity, understand germination cues, and develop effective survey techniques for times when the plant is not visible. The ultimate purpose of this grant is to equip land managers with vital ecological data and improved strategies for the effective conservation and management of DeBeque phacelia.
Opportunity ID: 55260
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | FWS-R6-DEBEQUEPHACELIA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation of a candidate species: Breeding system and seed bank dynamics of the endemic DeBeque phacelia (Phacelia submutica) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.650 — Research Grants (Generic) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 23, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 23, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federal, State and local government agencies; Federally-recognized Tribal governments; private nonprofit institutions/organizations; public nonprofit institutions/organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | This announcement is the full announcement. DeBeque phacelia (Phacelia submutica) is an annual plant known from only 104 acres of small sites scattered near DeBeque, Colorado. The species is restricted to unique clay soils on moderately steep slopes, benches, and ridge tops adjacent to valley floors. The speciesÂ’ small geographic range, highly specific soil and germination requirements, annual nature, unknown pollinators, limited seed dispersal, fragmented habitat, prolonged seed dormancy, and potential seed bank depletion by prolonged drought make DeBeque phacelia vulnerable to modification of its habitat. Because the species is an annual plant, in some years the plant does not or barely emerges. Primary sources of modification are natural gas exploration and production with associated expansion of pipelines, roads and utilities, an energy corridor, increased access to the habitat by ORVs, and soil and seed disturbance by cattle. All of these factors make management of the species difficult. This study will help managers to better understand if and which pollinators are needed for reproduction, how long-lived the seed bank for the species is and cues that trigger germination, and to develop potential techniques for surveying for the species during years or times when the species cannot be seen above ground. The intent of the research is to provide managers with better guidance for managing the species. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Andrea Meyer
Grants Management Specialist 303-236-5412 Email:andrea_meyer@fws.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Andrea Meyer Grants Management Specialist 303-236-5412 Email: andrea_meyer@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.650 | PKG00019260 | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55260 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
55260 Project-1.1.pdf
55260 Budget-1.1.pdf
55260 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55260 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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