Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00149
The BLM OR/WA - Local Native Seed Development and Seed Increase, Lake County, Oregon grant opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) effort aimed at strengthening the local supply of native plant seed for rehabilitation and restoration work in and around the Lakeview District of south-central Oregon. The opportunity is rooted in the 2015-2020 National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration, a federal strategy released in 2015 that pushes agencies like the BLM to work more directly with private-sector and local partners to build a reliable, regionally appropriate "seed industry" that can meet restoration needs. The guiding idea is simple: restoration works better when managers have access to the right seed in the right place at the right time, and when that seed is genetically appropriate for the landscapes being repaired.
A central issue the BLM highlights is that the native seed currently used by the Lakeview District is largely produced outside the local area, either in Western Oregon or in other states. While that seed may be native in a broad sense, production in very different climates and conditions can make it less suited to perform well when deployed on the specific rangelands and ecological zones of Lake County and the surrounding ecoregion. This funding opportunity is designed to encourage and support local producers to grow and increase native seed stock closer to where it will actually be used. The underlying assumption is that local production under similar climate, soils, and seasonal patterns should yield plant materials that are better adapted, more resilient, and more successful in post-disturbance rehabilitation and long-term restoration outcomes.
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects an active partnership and involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.231. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, signaling that a wide range of applicant types may apply, including local growers, businesses, nonprofits, tribes, academic entities, or other organizations capable of producing native seed for restoration purposes. The opportunity anticipated a single award with a funding ceiling of $25,000, indicating a relatively focused, small-scale project intended to catalyze local seed production capacity rather than fund a large multi-year buildout.
Key logistical details include a funding opportunity number of L16AS00149, an original closing date of July 25, 2016, and a creation date of May 26, 2016. In practical terms, the opportunity is about building local capacity to produce native seed that can be used within the same ecoregion as the restoration sites, helping the BLM and its partners respond more effectively to rangeland damage from disturbances such as wildfire, invasive species impacts, or other land management challenges. The broader goal aligns with the National Seed Strategy mission of ensuring that genetically appropriate seed is available in time to restore viable plant communities and support sustainable ecosystems.Apply for L16AS00149
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA - Local Native Seed Development and Seed Increase, Lake County, Oregon" 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 2016-05-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-07-25. (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 $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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FAQs: BLM OR/WA - Local Native Seed Development and Seed Increase (Lake County, Oregon)
What is the purpose of the BLM OR/WA Local Native Seed Development and Seed Increase opportunity?
The purpose is to strengthen the local supply of native plant seed used for rehabilitation and restoration work in and around the BLM Lakeview District in south-central Oregon. The project focus is on increasing local capacity so that seed used on nearby rangelands is produced closer to where it will be deployed.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Where is the project geographically focused?
The effort is focused on the Lakeview District area in and around Lake County, Oregon, with an emphasis on seed suited to the surrounding ecoregion in south-central Oregon.
What problem is this grant trying to address?
BLM notes that much of the native seed currently used by the Lakeview District is produced outside the local area (for example, in Western Oregon or other states). Seed produced in different climates and conditions may be less well-suited to the specific rangelands and ecological zones of Lake County, potentially reducing restoration performance.
Why does local seed production matter for restoration?
The opportunity is based on the idea that restoration works better when managers have the right seed in the right place at the right time, and when the seed is genetically appropriate for the landscape being restored. Producing seed under similar local climate, soils, and seasonal patterns is expected to yield plant materials that are better adapted and more resilient when used for post-disturbance rehabilitation and longer-term restoration.
What types of activities does this opportunity support?
It supports local native seed development and seed increase efforts intended to build a more reliable local supply of native plant seed for rehabilitation and restoration projects in the Lakeview District area and surrounding ecoregion.
What is meant by "seed increase" in this opportunity?
Within the context provided, "seed increase" refers to growing and expanding native seed stock so more locally produced seed is available for use in restoration and rehabilitation projects.
How does this opportunity relate to the National Seed Strategy?
The opportunity is rooted in the 2015-2020 National Seed Strategy for Rehabilitation and Restoration, released in 2015. That strategy encourages federal agencies to work more directly with private-sector and local partners to build a reliable, regionally appropriate seed industry that can meet restoration needs.
What is the funding instrument for this award?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for the project?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects active partnership and involvement during the project period rather than simply providing funds with minimal engagement.
What funding category is this opportunity associated with?
The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.231.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted. Based on the description, this can include local growers, businesses, nonprofits, tribes, academic entities, or other organizations capable of producing native seed for restoration purposes.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The funding ceiling listed for the opportunity is $25,000.
Is this intended to fund a large, multi-year program?
No. The description indicates a relatively focused, small-scale project intended to catalyze local seed production capacity rather than fund a large multi-year buildout.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is L16AS00149.
When was the opportunity created?
The creation date listed is May 26, 2016.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date listed is July 25, 2016.
What kinds of restoration needs is this seed intended to support?
The seed supply supported by this opportunity is intended to help BLM and partners respond more effectively to rangeland damage from disturbances such as wildfire, invasive species impacts, and other land management challenges.
What does "genetically appropriate" mean in the context of this opportunity?
In this context, it refers to using seed that is suitable for the specific landscapes being repaired, with the expectation that locally produced seed (grown under similar environmental conditions to the restoration sites) is more likely to be well-adapted for successful establishment and long-term ecosystem recovery.
What is the broader goal of the effort beyond Lake County?
The broader goal aligns with the National Seed Strategy mission: ensuring genetically appropriate seed is available in time to restore viable plant communities and support sustainable ecosystems, with an emphasis on regionally appropriate supply chains and partnerships.
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