Opportunity Information: Apply for L17AS00108
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico is seeking a cooperative partner to provide biological studies and statewide resource data services, with a particular emphasis on working with an organization that already maintains Natural Heritage (NH) data. The core idea behind the opportunity is to strengthen the scientific foundation for managing plants and animals on public lands by combining field-focused biological research with improved data stewardship. Rather than funding a one-off study, the BLM is aiming to support an ongoing capability that both generates new biological information and keeps that information organized, accessible, and consistent for long-term use.
The opportunity has two main objectives. First, it is intended to facilitate biological studies that deepen understanding of the biology and ecology of plant and animal species found on BLM-managed public lands. These studies are meant to produce practical information that land managers can use when making decisions related to conservation, habitat management, sensitive species considerations, and other resource management needs. Second, the BLM wants to support and enhance an existing comprehensive biological database that covers plant and animal species across New Mexico. This includes improving the quality, coverage, and usability of species data, especially location-based information and related resource details that are critical for planning and management.
A major theme of the grant is the value of high-quality biological data that can be shared and reused. By collecting biological information and systematically databasing species locations and associated details on public lands, the partnership is expected to support and stimulate work by a wide range of users. The description highlights that these users can include other government agencies as well as non-governmental organizations, commercial interests, and educational institutions. In practical terms, a well-maintained NH-style database can help others avoid duplicative surveys, reduce project costs, target research or monitoring efforts more efficiently, and support conservation outcomes by identifying species distributions and areas of concern more accurately.
The BLM also emphasizes the importance of continuity, uniformity, and consistency in the statewide database. Maintaining a stable, standardized data system helps ensure that multiple audiences are working from the same baseline information, which improves coordination and reduces confusion when different entities are planning projects, conducting environmental reviews, or setting conservation priorities. This is particularly important when biological information is used across many programs and jurisdictions, because inconsistent datasets can lead to conflicting conclusions and inefficient decision-making.
Administratively, this funding opportunity is a discretionary award offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration from the BLM during the project period. It falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is listed under CFDA number 15.231. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of entity may apply as long as it meets any conditions described in the full eligibility text (with the practical expectation, based on the description, that applicants should already have capacity and experience maintaining Natural Heritage data). The opportunity was created on May 16, 2017, with an original closing date of July 18, 2017. The BLM anticipated making one award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000, suggesting a single, relatively comprehensive project or partnership intended to deliver statewide benefits.Apply for L17AS00108
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-New Mexico Biological Studies and Resource Data Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 16, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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