This grant, aimed at critical ecological monitoring, is offered to support vital conservation efforts in the Gunnison Basin, Colorado. This funding is specifically designed for the ongoing preservation and study of the Uncompahgre Fritillary butterfly, a species requiring dedicated attention. The primary purpose of this grant is to enable comprehensive annual surveys of all known colonies of this butterfly. These essential monitoring activities will be conducted each summer on public lands within the Gunnison Basin. Grantees will be responsible for meticulously assessing both the density and overall size of these vital butterfly populations. The data gathered will provide crucial insights into the health and trends of the Uncompahgre Fritillary, directly informing and strengthening future conservation strategies for this unique Colorado native species.
Opportunity ID: 241357
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L13AS00239 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Gunnison Basin Butterfly Surveys in Colorado. |
| 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 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $40,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | All known colonies of the Uncompahgre Fritallary butterfly on public lands will be monitored each summer for density and size. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on Application Tab to download full announcement instruction and application package. |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ruth A Raisanen, 303-239-3605
rraisane@blm.gov Email:rraisane@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 241357 Full Announcement-1 -> l13as00239.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ruth A Raisanen, 303-239-3605 rraisane@blm.gov Email: rraisane@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00184452 | Aug 29, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
241357 SF424-2.0.pdf
241357 Project-1.1.pdf
241357 Budget-1.1.pdf
241357 SF424A-1.0.pdf
241357 SF424B-1.1.pdf