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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Alaska CESU Outdoor Recreation Benefits Based Studies" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 12, 2012 and posted on Mar 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 9, 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "BLM Alaska CESU Outdoor Recreation Benefits Based Studies" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00046) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding announcement for work focused on outdoor recreation research in Alaska, specifically in and around Fairbanks and Anchorage. The project is offered as a discretionary financial assistance award using a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects to be actively involved in the work beyond simply providing funding. The overall purpose is to support recreation-related studies that produce usable data and analysis for land use planning and day-to-day management decisions on public lands.
This opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program. CESUs are formal research partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that serve resource management needs. In this case, the grant is intended to be issued under the CESU umbrella and incorporates CESU terms and conditions. A key practical implication is that eligibility is limited to Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. In other words, the applicant must be a qualifying public university or similar state-controlled higher education institution that fits within the CESU framework.
The scope of work centers on implementing data collection, analysis, and compilation of recreation studies using a "benefits-based" approach. While the announcement summary does not spell out the specific methods, the phrasing points to research that connects recreation activities to the benefits people receive (such as health, social, cultural, economic, or experiential benefits) and translates those findings into information that helps planners and managers understand recreation demand, user experiences, and potential management tradeoffs. The studies are meant to generate planning-grade information, meaning results should be organized and presented in a way that can directly inform BLM decision-making for recreation management in the target areas.
The funding profile indicates BLM anticipated making up to two awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. The award ceiling is listed as $500,000 and the award floor as $20,000, suggesting proposals could vary widely in size depending on the approach and work plan, up to the maximum available. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving an award, although voluntary leverage is sometimes included in competitive proposals depending on program norms.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). The opportunity was posted on March 12, 2012, with an application closing date of April 9, 2012, and an archive date of May 31, 2012. The announcement also notes an important budget rule: the agreement includes a negotiated indirect cost rate not to exceed 17.5 percent. That cap matters for universities because it limits allowable indirect costs (facilities and administrative costs) charged to the project, which can affect budgeting and the overall amount available for direct research activities.
For applicants needing the full instructions and application package, the announcement directs users to download materials via the application tab in the original listing. A grants management contact was provided for access issues: Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer at BLM (907-271-5193, s2smith@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM Alaska CESU Outdoor Recreation Benefits Based Studies."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00046.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is being offered?
The project is offered as a discretionary financial assistance award using a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects to be actively involved in the work beyond simply providing funding.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The purpose is to support recreation-related studies that produce usable data and analysis for land use planning and day-to-day management decisions on public lands.
What program is this opportunity issued under?
This opportunity is issued under the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program.
What is a CESU, in general terms?
CESUs are formal research partnerships designed to link federal agencies with universities and other partners to deliver research, technical assistance, and education that serve resource management needs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Public and State controlled institutions of higher education (qualifying public universities or similar state-controlled higher education institutions that fit within the CESU framework).
Where is the work expected to focus geographically?
The work is focused on outdoor recreation research in Alaska, specifically in and around Fairbanks and Anchorage.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope centers on implementing data collection, analysis, and compilation of recreation studies using a benefits-based approach.
What does "benefits-based" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the summary, it refers to research that connects recreation activities to the benefits people receive (such as health, social, cultural, economic, or experiential benefits) and translates those findings into information useful for planners and managers.
What is meant by "planning-grade" information?
The studies are meant to generate results organized and presented in a way that can directly inform BLM decision-making for recreation management in the target areas.
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making up to two awards.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $500,000.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $20,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 12, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was April 9, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was May 31, 2012.
Is there an indirect cost limitation?
Yes. The agreement includes a negotiated indirect cost rate not to exceed 17.5 percent.
Why does the indirect cost cap matter for applicants?
It limits allowable indirect costs (facilities and administrative costs) charged to the project, which can affect budgeting and the amount available for direct research activities.
Where do applicants get the full instructions and application package?
The announcement directs users to download materials via the application tab in the original listing.
Who can be contacted for access issues or grants management questions?
The grants management contact listed is Sandee Smith, Grants Management Officer at BLM. Phone: 907-271-5193. Email: s2smith@blm.gov.
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