Opportunity Information: Apply for L17AS00102
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) grant opportunity titled "BLM ORWA Avian Species Analysis in Old Growth Forests Using Acoustic Monitoring in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument" (Funding Opportunity Number L17AS00102) supports a focused, small-scale study aimed at improving what is known about birds that depend on old-growth and late-seral forests within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) in southern Oregon. CSNM is described as a biodiversity hotspot because it sits at the intersection of multiple ecoregions and contains complex geology that helps create a wide range of habitats. Despite this ecological importance, the monument has not had consistent, long-term monitoring for some of its most sensitive forest-dependent species since the area was designated a national monument.
A central motivation for the project is the Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), which is federally listed as Threatened and occurs within CSNM. The opportunity notes that survey work for the Northern Spotted Owl and other owl species, along with other old-growth-dependent wildlife, has been limited and irregular. Past efforts were largely tied to Northwest Forest Plan "Survey and Manage" inventory requirements, meaning monitoring was not necessarily designed to provide continuous trend data specific to CSNM. As a result, the current distribution, status, and population trends of these species inside the monument are considered poorly understood, and the BLM emphasizes that better trend information is important for effective biodiversity management and conservation planning.
The project is designed as an "analysis" that uses acoustic monitoring to detect owls and other species, testing the practical usefulness of deploying sound recording stations in old-growth conifer forests. In addition to evaluating whether acoustic stations can reliably capture target species presence and activity, the work is intended to establish a baseline dataset that can be used for future studies and long-term monitoring. The description also indicates that the study may include comparisons between areas recently affected by wildfire and nearby similar areas that were not burned, which would help managers understand how fire disturbance may influence occupancy or activity patterns of old-growth-associated birds.
From an outcomes standpoint, the BLM frames the work as directly relevant to management decisions in CSNM. By improving scientific knowledge of species tied to late-seral and old-growth conditions, the results could inform future land management approaches, including conservation priorities, monitoring strategies, and potential responses to wildfire impacts. The opportunity also highlights a public value component: improving knowledge and communicating findings can help increase public awareness and support for conservation of CSNM and its sensitive wildlife.
Administratively, this was posted as a discretionary funding opportunity under the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, using a Cooperative Agreement as the funding instrument. The activity category is Natural Resources (CFDA 15.231). Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to qualified applicants (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement). The funding level is modest, with an award ceiling of $10,000 and an expectation of one award. The opportunity was created on May 11, 2017, and the original closing date was July 10, 2017.Apply for L17AS00102
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM ORWA Avian Species Analysis in Old Growth Forests Using Acoustic Monitoring in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument" 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 11, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 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 $10,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this BLM grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM ORWA Avian Species Analysis in Old Growth Forests Using Acoustic Monitoring in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is L17AS00102.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Department of the Interior opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument used for this award?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What is the activity category and CFDA number?
The activity category is Natural Resources, with CFDA 15.231.
Where will the project take place?
The project focus is within the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) in southern Oregon.
Why is Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) considered important for biodiversity?
CSNM is described as a biodiversity hotspot because it sits at the intersection of multiple ecoregions and has complex geology that helps create a wide range of habitats.
What problem or need is this grant trying to address?
The opportunity aims to improve what is known about birds that depend on old-growth and late-seral forests in CSNM, especially because consistent, long-term monitoring for some sensitive forest-dependent species has not been in place since the area was designated a national monument.
Which species is a central motivation for this project?
A central motivation is the Northern Spotted Owl (Strix occidentalis caurina), which occurs within CSNM and is federally listed as Threatened.
What does the opportunity say about existing monitoring and survey work in CSNM?
It notes that survey work for the Northern Spotted Owl and other owl species, as well as other old-growth-dependent wildlife, has been limited and irregular. Past efforts were largely tied to Northwest Forest Plan "Survey and Manage" inventory requirements rather than designed to provide continuous trend data specific to CSNM.
What knowledge gaps does BLM identify for CSNM wildlife?
The opportunity states that the current distribution, status, and population trends of sensitive forest-dependent species inside the monument are poorly understood, and that better trend information is important for effective biodiversity management and conservation planning.
What is the main approach or method proposed for the study?
The project is designed as an analysis using acoustic monitoring to detect owls and other species, with an emphasis on testing the practical usefulness of deploying sound recording stations in old-growth conifer forests.
What is acoustic monitoring in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, acoustic monitoring refers to deploying sound recording stations that capture vocalizations or other detectable sounds to determine species presence and activity.
What is the project expected to test or evaluate?
The study is intended to evaluate whether acoustic stations can reliably capture target species presence and activity in old-growth conifer forests.
What dataset or deliverable value is mentioned for future work?
The opportunity indicates the work is intended to establish a baseline dataset that can be used for future studies and long-term monitoring.
Does the opportunity mention wildfire as part of the study design?
Yes. The description indicates the study may include comparisons between areas recently affected by wildfire and nearby similar areas that were not burned.
What is the purpose of comparing burned and unburned areas?
The comparison is described as a way to help managers understand how fire disturbance may influence occupancy or activity patterns of birds associated with old-growth conditions.
How does BLM expect the results to be used by managers?
BLM frames the work as directly relevant to management decisions in CSNM. By improving scientific knowledge of species tied to late-seral and old-growth conditions, results could inform conservation priorities, monitoring strategies, land management approaches, and potential responses to wildfire impacts.
Is there a public benefit or outreach component mentioned?
Yes. The opportunity highlights that improving knowledge and communicating findings can increase public awareness and support for conservation of CSNM and its sensitive wildlife.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to qualified applicants (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $10,000, and the funding level is described as modest.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of one award.
When was the opportunity posted (created)?
The opportunity was created on May 11, 2017.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original closing date was July 10, 2017.
Is this described as a large, multi-year monitoring program?
No. The opportunity describes a focused, small-scale study aimed at improving understanding and testing acoustic monitoring as a practical tool, while establishing a baseline dataset for future long-term monitoring.
What kinds of birds are included beyond the Northern Spotted Owl?
The description references owls and other species that depend on old-growth and late-seral forests, but it does not list additional bird species by name.
What types of habitats are emphasized in the study?
The work emphasizes old-growth and late-seral forests, specifically mentioning old-growth conifer forests within CSNM.
What is meant by "late-seral" in the context of this opportunity?
The opportunity uses "late-seral" to describe forest conditions associated with mature or older forest stages that support certain sensitive, forest-dependent bird species, particularly in CSNM.
Does the opportunity indicate that monitoring has been inconsistent since monument designation?
Yes. It states that the monument has not had consistent, long-term monitoring for some of its most sensitive forest-dependent species since it was designated a national monument.
Why does BLM emphasize trend information?
The opportunity explains that better trend information is important for effective biodiversity management and conservation planning within CSNM.
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