Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00158
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM AK CESU Community Knowledge and Research Relating to Arctic Wildfires" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.232 Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 10, 2015 and posted on Jun 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM AK CESU Community Knowledge and Research Relating to Arctic Wildfires" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00158) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on improving understanding of wildfire in Arctic tundra ecosystems by centering local community knowledge and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). The work is positioned within the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) Wildfires Implementation Team, a multi-agency federal group that coordinates Arctic research priorities under the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984. In practical terms, the project is meant to help the IARPC team better understand what Arctic residents and communities have observed and learned about tundra fires over time, what information needs they consider most urgent, and how future research can be shaped so it is both scientifically useful and locally relevant.
The main purpose of the project is twofold. First, it supports an exploration and documentation of local and traditional ecological knowledge related to wildfires in Arctic tundra environments, including community observations about fire behavior, frequency, seasonality, and impacts. Second, it calls for an assessment of community research needs related to Arctic wildfires, meaning the recipient would gather input on what questions communities want answered, what kinds of fire-related decisions they face, what information is missing, and how research products should be delivered to be usable. Because Arctic wildfire is increasingly important for subsistence resources, infrastructure, public safety, permafrost and hydrology changes, and ecosystem transitions, the opportunity is essentially aimed at connecting federal research planning with the lived experience and priorities of people most directly affected.
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals substantial involvement by the federal agency during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant. The IARPC Wildfires Implementation Team is expected to lean on the expertise of the Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC) and the selected university, including mentoring an individual to help achieve team goals. That detail suggests a strong workforce development and applied research-planning component: the effort is not just to write a report, but to build capacity and create an informed link between community knowledge, fire science networks, and interagency Arctic research coordination.
Administratively, this is a discretionary natural resources funding opportunity under CFDA 15.232 (Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program). BLM anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000 (award floor listed as $500). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, indicating the project was intended to be carried out by a university partner rather than a private organization, local government, or nonprofit as the direct applicant (though such entities could potentially participate as collaborators or through subawards depending on the project design and award terms).
The timeline provided shows it was posted on June 10, 2015, with an application closing date of August 11, 2015, and it was later archived on December 30, 2016. Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the time. For access issues or questions, the listed point of contact was Betty Lockard, Grants Specialist at BLM (907-271-2816, blockard@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM AK CESU Community Knowledge and Research Relating to Arctic Wildfires."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00158.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity.
What type of award is this?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the period of performance.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project has two main purposes: (1) exploring and documenting local community knowledge and traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) related to Arctic tundra wildfires, and (2) assessing community research needs related to Arctic wildfires so future research is both scientifically useful and locally relevant.
What kinds of knowledge and observations does the project focus on?
The work focuses on local and TEK-based observations about tundra fires over time, including fire behavior, frequency, seasonality, and impacts.
What does "assessing community research needs" mean in this opportunity?
It means gathering input on what questions Arctic communities want answered about wildfire, what decisions they face, what information is missing, and how research products should be delivered so they are usable.
Why is Arctic wildfire a priority in this opportunity?
The opportunity notes that Arctic wildfire is increasingly important due to impacts on subsistence resources, infrastructure, public safety, permafrost and hydrology changes, and ecosystem transitions.
How does this project connect to federal Arctic research planning?
The project is positioned within the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee (IARPC) Wildfires Implementation Team and is intended to help the team understand community observations and priorities so future interagency research is better aligned with local needs.
What is IARPC in the context of this opportunity?
IARPC refers to the Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee, a multi-agency federal group that coordinates Arctic research priorities under the Arctic Research and Policy Act of 1984.
What is the role of the IARPC Wildfires Implementation Team?
The IARPC Wildfires Implementation Team is the coordinating group this project supports, using the project results to inform Arctic wildfire research priorities and planning.
Is there an expectation of collaboration with other organizations?
Yes. The IARPC Wildfires Implementation Team is expected to lean on the expertise of the Alaska Fire Science Consortium (AFSC) and the selected university.
Does the opportunity include a mentoring or workforce development component?
It does. The description indicates mentoring an individual to help achieve team goals, suggesting a capacity-building and applied research-planning component beyond producing a standalone report.
What is the CFDA number and program name?
The CFDA is 15.232, Wildland Fire Research and Studies Program.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $50,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $50,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $500.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply as the direct applicant?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
Can nonprofits, local governments, or private organizations apply directly?
Not as the direct applicant, based on the stated eligibility restriction. The description notes these entities could potentially participate as collaborators or through subawards depending on project design and award terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 10, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 11, 2015.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. It was archived on December 30, 2016.
Where were additional details and the full announcement available?
Additional details and the full announcement were available through Grants.gov at the time.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Betty Lockard, Grants Specialist at BLM.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 907-271-2816. Email: blockard@blm.gov.
What is the overall goal of centering local community knowledge and TEK in this project?
The goal is to connect federal Arctic wildfire research coordination with the lived experience, observations, and priorities of Arctic residents and communities most directly affected by tundra fire.
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