Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00205
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM AK Land Management and Conservation Program Internships" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2012 and posted on Jul 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $275,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM AK Land Management and Conservation Program Internships opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00205) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support natural resource work in Alaska. The program was designed to create one to two internship positions and pair those interns with experienced staff in a structured mentoring setup. The intent was to give recent college graduates direct, hands-on experience on active conservation and land management projects while also building the next generation of field and program professionals.
The core focus of the internships was fish and wildlife habitat observation and restoration, with particular emphasis on habitats tied to sensitive plant and animal species. A major component involved addressing nonnative invasive plants, including on-the-ground treatment and follow-up monitoring to evaluate whether management actions were working and to track changes over time. In addition to invasive species work, the internships could also include broader vegetation measurement and monitoring tasks, such as collecting field data relevant to caribou range conditions and surveying or monitoring rare plant populations. Overall, the work described is typical of applied conservation field programs where interns help gather data, implement management actions, and learn how those actions connect to longer-term resource management objectives.
The opportunity was open to any eligible applicant type (unrestricted eligibility, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement), did not require cost sharing or matching funds, and anticipated making one award. The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity was $275,000, while the individual award amount was set with both an award ceiling and floor of $24,000, indicating a fixed award size for the selected project. The CFDA program number associated with this funding was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
Key dates show the announcement was posted on July 30, 2012, with an application deadline of August 24, 2012, and an archive date of August 31, 2012. The funding opportunity materials and application instructions were provided through the announcement link (referenced as the "APPLICATION" tab in the original posting). For access issues or questions related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable at 907-271-5193 or via email at s2smith@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM AK Land Management and Conservation Program Internships opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00205) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support natural resource work in Alaska by creating internship positions paired with experienced staff in a structured mentoring setup.
What was the main goal of the program?
The program aimed to create one to two internship positions and provide recent college graduates with direct, hands-on experience on active conservation and land management projects, while helping build the next generation of field and program professionals.
How many internship positions were expected to be created?
The program was designed to create one to two internship positions.
Who were the internships intended for?
The internships were intended to give recent college graduates hands-on experience in conservation and land management projects.
What types of work would interns be doing?
The internships focused on applied conservation field work. Interns would help gather field data, implement management actions, perform follow-up monitoring, and learn how those actions connect to longer-term land and resource management objectives.
What was the core focus area for the internship work?
The core focus was fish and wildlife habitat observation and restoration, with particular emphasis on habitats tied to sensitive plant and animal species.
Did the internships include invasive species work?
Yes. A major component involved addressing nonnative invasive plants, including on-the-ground treatment and follow-up monitoring to evaluate whether management actions were working and to track changes over time.
What does "follow-up monitoring" mean in this context?
Based on the announcement description, follow-up monitoring refers to checking treated areas over time to evaluate whether invasive plant management actions were effective and to document changes and trends.
Were vegetation measurement and monitoring activities included?
Yes. In addition to invasive plant work, the internships could include broader vegetation measurement and monitoring tasks.
Did the opportunity mention work related to caribou?
Yes. The internship work could include collecting field data relevant to caribou range conditions.
Did the opportunity include rare plant work?
Yes. The internships could include surveying or monitoring rare plant populations.
What geographic area did this opportunity support?
The opportunity supported natural resource work in Alaska.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement.
Was this a discretionary grant?
Yes. It was described as a BLM discretionary grant.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was open to any eligible applicant type (unrestricted eligibility), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding listed for the opportunity was $275,000.
What was the award amount for an individual project?
The individual award amount was listed with both an award ceiling and an award floor of $24,000, indicating a fixed award size of $24,000 for the selected project.
What CFDA program number was associated with this funding?
The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The announcement was posted on July 30, 2012. The application deadline was August 24, 2012. The archive date was August 31, 2012.
Where were the application instructions provided?
The funding opportunity materials and application instructions were provided through the announcement link, referenced as the "APPLICATION" tab in the original posting.
Who should applicants contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer at BLM. The contact phone number was 907-271-5193 and the email was s2smith@blm.gov.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. Based on the dates provided, the application deadline was August 24, 2012 and the archive date was August 31, 2012.
What does the mentoring setup look like, based on the description?
The description states that interns were to be paired with experienced staff in a structured mentoring setup, suggesting guided, supervised, and skills-building field and program experience while working on active projects.
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