BLM WY Lander Slope Noxious Weeds Challenge Cost Share Project

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	Federal Grant Title:	BLM WY Lander Slope Noxious Weeds Challenge Cost Share Project
	CFDA Number:	15.238
	CFDA Description:	Challenge Cost Share
	Federal Agency Name:	Bureau of Land Management
	Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	L10AS00176
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jul 14, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jul 14, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 23, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 23, 2010
	Archive Date:	Sep 30, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$50,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$50,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$10,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: A. Project Background Information: The purpose of this project is to manage pest species (invasive plants and other non-plant pests) on lands administered by the BLM within Wyoming. The activity to be undertaken through this project is in furtherance of the recipient's and BLM's mission by the providing the following benefits: 1.The control of invasive plant species is a vital part of ensuring conformance with the Six Rangeland Health Standards for BLM Wyoming in association with healthy rangelands. Invasive plants can negatively impact wildlife habitat, riparian zones, watersheds, and displace native plant and animal species, including threatened and endangered, and sensitive species, thereby adversely affecting hunting, fishing, and overall recreational opportunities. An additional concern is the impact of invasive plant infestations on agriculture and other resources on private and state lands.Non-plant pest species can damage native habitats by directly reducing available forage for wildlife and domestic animals. Outdoor recreational opportunities can also be impacted, reducing the quality of an outdoor experience or, in some cases, limiting human occupancy. Some pest species may also negatively impact agricultural commodities or human health.B. Project Objective:1.Determine the best methods for an integrated approach to invasive plant management and implement on-the-ground operations.2.Ensure that adequate baseline data are available on the distribution and rate of spread of invasive plant species.3.Develop a prevention and early detection program based on integrated pest management.4.Include provisions for invasive plant management in all land management activities on BLM administered lands.5.Ensure sufficient data are a
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Grant Announcement Contact: Ilze J Karklins-Powers, Grants Management Officer, 307-775-6293 ipowers@blm.gov
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