Biological Control Agent Evaluation and Development

Post Date

March 7th 2008

Application Due Date

March 21st 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

OR-NOI08-0704

CFDA Number(s)

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

The potential recipient is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon the fact that this opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. The potential recipient is a member of the Pacific Northwest CESU program.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $25000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $25000

Grant Description

The objective of developing and evaluating biological control agents is to provide economical and sustainable control options for invasive plant species as part of a complete Integrated Pest Management program. Determining which biological agents are suitable, available and effective, is a critical step in stopping the spread of invasive plant species across public lands.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Land Management

• Agency Contact:

  Pamella Sterling
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 503-808-6221

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Biological Control Agent Evaluation & Development

• Agency Email Address:

  pam_sterling@blm.gov