Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00261
Apply for L14AS00261
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM AZ Safford Visitor Center Support" 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 Aug 4, 2014 and posted on Jul 24, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2014 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due 20 August 2014@ 1700 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $37,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $37,500.00 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.
- SECTION III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. Eligible Applicants Anyone B. Cost Sharing or Matching None
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opportunity titled "BLM AZ Safford Visitor Center Support" (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00261) is a discretionary cooperative agreement intended to strengthen public outreach and visitor services connected to BLM-managed public lands in and around Graham County, Arizona. The Safford Field Office is looking for a partner organization to help provide consistent, on-the-ground information to the public, especially during times when the BLM office is closed, such as weekends and after regular business hours. While the effort supports the broader set of resources managed by the Safford Field Office, the primary emphasis is on outdoor recreation sites because those areas see the highest levels of visitor use and therefore have the greatest need for timely guidance, education, and updated safety or access information.
At its core, the project is designed to improve how visitors learn about and experience public lands by ensuring they have access to accurate, practical materials and direct points of contact. The partner would assist with outreach by offering a kiosk and distributing brochures, maps, and related information that explain recreation opportunities, land stewardship expectations, and applicable rules. A major theme is education: helping visitors understand the landscape, natural and cultural resources, and the responsibilities that come with recreating on public lands. The BLM also expects the partner to help communicate time-sensitive updates such as fire restrictions, temporary closures, and other warnings, while also highlighting sensitive resources and reinforcing proper land use ethics. The overall goal is to reduce confusion, prevent resource damage, improve compliance, and create a better-informed recreation public in Graham County.
The announcement notes that the Safford Field Office has experience working with a local partner on a similar program under a prior agreement (L09AC15958), suggesting the agency views this model as proven and wants to continue or replicate it. The cooperative agreement structure signals that BLM anticipates an active relationship with the recipient rather than simply issuing funds and receiving a final product. In practical terms, that usually means coordination on messaging, materials, and how information is presented so that outreach aligns with current BLM policies and local conditions.
Funding for the opportunity is relatively modest and targeted. The estimated total funding is $37,500, with an award ceiling of $37,500 and an award floor of $7,500, and BLM expected to make one award. The assistance listing is tied to CFDA (now commonly referred to as Assistance Listing) 15.225, Recreation Resource Management. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants and can make it feasible for smaller organizations, local nonprofits, or community groups to compete.
Eligibility is essentially open: the announcement states that anyone may apply, described as "unrestricted," subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full text of the opportunity on Grants.gov. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and late submissions were not to be considered.
A key administrative detail in this posting is the modification to the deadline. Modification 000001 extended the closing date, moving it from August 4, 2014 to August 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, with all other terms and conditions unchanged. (The narrative contains an apparent typo referencing "4 Aug 2017," but all the posted dates and the revised deadline clearly point to an August 2014 cycle.) The opportunity was posted July 24, 2014, shows a creation date of August 4, 2014, and an archive date of August 28, 2014, reflecting a short, time-sensitive application window typical of smaller outreach and visitor service support agreements.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 602-417-9268 or by email at ebell@blm.gov. The additional information and full source announcement were hosted through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - BLM AZ Safford Visitor Center Support (L14AS00261)
What is the "BLM AZ Safford Visitor Center Support" opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary cooperative agreement intended to strengthen public outreach and visitor services connected to BLM-managed public lands in and around Graham County, Arizona. The project focuses on improving how visitors receive accurate, timely information about public land recreation opportunities, rules, safety, and stewardship expectations.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L14AS00261.
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), through the Safford Field Office in Arizona.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This is a cooperative agreement. The posting indicates BLM expects an active relationship with the selected recipient, including coordination on messaging, materials, and how information is presented so outreach aligns with current BLM policies and local conditions.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve visitor education and public outreach so people using BLM-managed public lands have access to accurate, practical materials and direct points of contact. The goal is to reduce confusion, prevent resource damage, improve compliance with applicable rules, and support a better-informed recreation public in Graham County.
What geographic area does this project serve?
The project is tied to BLM-managed public lands in and around Graham County, Arizona, under the Safford Field Office.
Why is there an emphasis on outdoor recreation sites?
The opportunity explains that outdoor recreation sites see the highest levels of visitor use and therefore have the greatest need for timely guidance, education, and updated safety or access information.
What kind of on-the-ground support is BLM looking for?
BLM is looking for a partner organization that can help provide consistent, on-the-ground information to the public, especially during times when the BLM office is closed (such as weekends and after regular business hours).
What activities is the partner expected to support?
Based on the announcement, expected support includes outreach through a kiosk and distributing informational materials such as brochures and maps. The materials are meant to explain recreation opportunities, land stewardship expectations, and applicable rules, and to help visitors understand the landscape and its natural and cultural resources.
What kinds of updates would the partner help communicate to visitors?
The partner is expected to help communicate time-sensitive updates such as fire restrictions, temporary closures, and other warnings. The effort also includes highlighting sensitive resources and reinforcing proper land use ethics.
Does this project relate only to recreation, or broader BLM resources too?
The effort supports the broader set of resources managed by the Safford Field Office, but the primary emphasis is on outdoor recreation sites due to higher visitor use and greater need for current guidance.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $37,500.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling is $37,500 and the award floor is $7,500.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The Assistance Listing is 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
Who is eligible to apply?
The posting states eligibility is unrestricted and that anyone may apply, subject to any clarifications that might appear in the full text of the opportunity on Grants.gov.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The announcement indicates late submissions were not to be considered.
What was the application deadline?
Modification 000001 extended the closing date to August 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
Was the deadline changed from an earlier date?
Yes. The modification moved the closing date from August 4, 2014 to August 20, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, with all other terms and conditions unchanged.
There is a reference to "4 Aug 2017" in the narrative. Which cycle does this opportunity appear to belong to?
The information provided indicates an August 2014 cycle. The posting notes the opportunity was posted July 24, 2014, includes a creation date of August 4, 2014, an archive date of August 28, 2014, and a deadline extension to August 20, 2014. The "4 Aug 2017" reference is described as an apparent typo.
Is there evidence BLM has used this partner model before?
Yes. The announcement notes the Safford Field Office has experience working with a local partner on a similar program under a prior agreement (L09AC15958), suggesting BLM considers the model proven and wants to continue or replicate it.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and official details?
The full source announcement and additional information were hosted through Grants.gov.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions?
The listed contact was Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
By phone at 602-417-9268 or by email at ebell@blm.gov.
What is the overall public benefit BLM is trying to achieve with this agreement?
BLM is aiming for better-informed visitors who can recreate responsibly with fewer misunderstandings about access, rules, and safety conditions. The project is intended to prevent resource damage, improve compliance, and provide timely guidance that supports both visitor experience and land stewardship.
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