Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00117
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA 2015 Challenge Cost Share Project for California Only" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 12, 2015 and posted on May 12, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM CA 2015 Challenge Cost Share Project for California Only (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00117) was a discretionary Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support natural resource and public land management work in California. The program was designed as a cost effective, local level partnership model where BLM could work with non federal partners to carry out projects that benefit the general public and protect or improve public resources on or connected to BLM managed lands. Although it is framed as a cost share style program, the listing indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this opportunity.
The core purpose of the California CCS program was to fund practical, on the ground conservation and stewardship projects as well as supporting science, planning, and public engagement activities. Eligible project types were broad and included research, monitoring, and inventory work such as assessing wildlife, fish, and plant populations, mapping habitat conditions, documenting cultural or historical sites, and evaluating recreational use of facilities like trails. It also supported implementation focused efforts like habitat improvement projects, conservation planning and implementation, and targeted conservation projects for native plant communities. Another major emphasis area was invasive species management, specifically eradication projects for noxious weeds and other problematic weeds in areas of special concern. On the cultural and recreation side, the opportunity included protection or documentation of cultural and historic resources and projects intended to provide enhanced recreational experiences. It also allowed for development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans and supported environmental education efforts tied to conservation outcomes.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $300,000 in total, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $500, and BLM anticipated making about 11 awards. The CFDA program number associated with the opportunity was 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share). Eligible applicants were limited to (1) public and state controlled institutions of higher education and (2) nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions). The opportunity was posted and created on May 12, 2015, with an application closing date of July 12, 2015, and it was later archived on December 31, 2019.
For official details, application instructions, and any attachments that were part of the original posting, applicants were directed to Grants.gov. The listed point of contact for assistance with accessing the full announcement was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CA 2015 Challenge Cost Share Project opportunity?
The BLM CA 2015 Challenge Cost Share Project for California Only (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00117) was a discretionary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. It supported natural resource and public land management work in California through partnerships with non-federal entities.
Which BLM program is associated with this funding?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA program number 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement.
What was the overall purpose of the California CCS program?
The program aimed to fund practical, on-the-ground conservation and stewardship projects, along with supporting science, planning, and public engagement activities. The partnership model was intended to be cost effective and carried out at the local level with non-federal partners, benefiting the general public and protecting or improving public resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to: (1) public and state controlled institutions of higher education, and (2) nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions).
Was the opportunity limited to a specific location?
Yes. It was for California only and focused on work on or connected to BLM-managed lands in California.
Did applicants need to provide cost share or matching funds?
No. Although the program was framed as a cost share style program, the listing indicated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this opportunity.
What kinds of projects were eligible for funding?
Eligible project types were broad and included conservation and stewardship work, research, monitoring, inventory, planning, implementation, and public engagement activities tied to natural resource and public land management in California.
What research, monitoring, and inventory activities were supported?
The opportunity supported research, monitoring, and inventory work such as assessing wildlife, fish, and plant populations; mapping habitat conditions; documenting cultural or historical sites; and evaluating recreational use of facilities like trails.
What habitat and conservation implementation work was supported?
It supported habitat improvement projects, conservation planning and implementation, and targeted conservation projects for native plant communities.
Did the opportunity support invasive species management?
Yes. A major emphasis area was invasive species management, specifically eradication projects for noxious weeds and other problematic weeds in areas of special concern.
Were cultural and historic resource projects eligible?
Yes. The opportunity included protection or documentation of cultural and historic resources.
Were recreation-focused projects eligible?
Yes. It included projects intended to provide enhanced recreational experiences, and it referenced evaluating recreational use of facilities such as trails.
Did the program support species conservation or recovery planning?
Yes. It allowed for development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans.
Was environmental education eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity supported environmental education efforts tied to conservation outcomes.
How much funding was available in total?
Total estimated funding for the opportunity was $300,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award amount?
The award floor was $500 and the award ceiling was $300,000.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making about 11 awards.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on May 12, 2015. The application closing date was July 12, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on December 31, 2019.
Where could applicants find the official announcement and application instructions?
For official details, application instructions, and any attachments that were part of the original posting, applicants were directed to Grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer. Phone: 530-252-5338. Email: lparker@blm.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was L15AS00117.
What types of partners was BLM looking to work with?
The program was designed for BLM to work with non-federal partners, specifically eligible higher education institutions and eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
What kinds of public benefits were emphasized?
The stated intent was to carry out projects that benefit the general public and protect or improve public resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
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