Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00221
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AZ Site Stewards Volunteer Program Assistance Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2013 and posted on Aug 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2013 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due by 30 August 2013 @ 1700 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The AZ Site Stewards Volunteer Program Assistance Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00221) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management). The core purpose is to support a public-facing historic preservation effort in Arizona by recruiting and training volunteer "site stewards" who help watch over cultural and historic resources. Through structured involvement, participants learn why preservation matters, deepen their connection to Arizona's cultural heritage, and then carry that message back into their communities and schools. A major emphasis of the program is education and outreach: increasing public awareness that cultural resources can be permanently harmed by careless actions or intentional vandalism, and encouraging stewardship as a shared civic responsibility.
The opportunity is designed around the idea that an informed and engaged public can play a practical role in protecting heritage sites. By establishing a visible network of trained volunteers, the program not only builds local advocates for preservation but also helps deter criminal behavior. The announcement specifically notes that the knowledge that "concerned citizens are watching over these resources" can discourage vandalism and other destructive acts. In other words, the project blends education, community engagement, and on-the-ground site monitoring to reduce threats to irreplaceable cultural resources.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $100,000 total, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $15,000, and BLM expected to make one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to be eligible. The funding activity category is listed as Natural Resources, reflecting the connection between public lands management and cultural resource protection.
Eligibility was limited to governmental applicants, specifically state governments and county governments. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by August 30, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, with late submissions explicitly excluded from consideration. The opportunity was posted on August 22, 2013, and later archived on September 12, 2013. For official details and submission instructions, the posting pointed applicants to Grants.gov and provided a BLM grants management contact: Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer (602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov).
AZ Site Stewards Volunteer Program Assistance Agreement (L13AS00221) - FAQs
What is the AZ Site Stewards Volunteer Program Assistance Agreement?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support the AZ Site Stewards Volunteer Program, a public-facing historic preservation effort in Arizona focused on recruiting and training volunteer "site stewards" to help watch over cultural and historic resources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00221.
What federal program listing (CFDA) is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.224, Cultural Resource Management.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is to support historic preservation in Arizona by building a trained volunteer network ("site stewards") that helps protect cultural and historic resources through structured volunteer involvement, education, outreach, and on-the-ground site monitoring.
What activities does the program emphasize?
The program emphasizes education and outreach to increase public awareness that cultural resources can be permanently harmed by careless actions or intentional vandalism, and to promote stewardship as a shared civic responsibility. It also emphasizes recruiting and training volunteers who can carry preservation messages back into their communities and schools.
How does the program aim to prevent vandalism or damage to sites?
The announcement highlights deterrence through visibility and community presence: by establishing a network of trained volunteers and reinforcing the idea that concerned citizens are watching over these resources, the program can discourage vandalism and other destructive acts.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is described as a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, reflecting the connection between public lands management and cultural resource protection.
How much funding was available?
Total funding was estimated at $100,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $15,000 and the award ceiling was $100,000.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM expected to make one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to be eligible.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to governmental applicants: state governments and county governments.
Were nonprofits, universities, or individuals eligible to apply?
The posting states eligibility was limited to state governments and county governments only. Other applicant types are not listed as eligible in the provided information.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline was August 30, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time.
Were late applications accepted?
No. Late submissions were explicitly excluded from consideration.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it archived?
It was posted on August 22, 2013, and later archived on September 12, 2013.
Where could applicants find official instructions and details?
The posting directed applicants to Grants.gov for official details and submission instructions.
Who was the BLM contact listed for this opportunity?
The listed BLM grants management contact was Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer.
How can someone reach the listed BLM contact?
Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: ebell@blm.gov.
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