Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00070
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA 2016 Challenge Cost Share Project for California" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 19, 2016 and posted on Apr 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2018. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 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 CA 2016 Challenge Cost Share Project for California (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00070) is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM). It supports on-the-ground conservation and public land management work in California through a cooperative agreement structure, meaning the BLM expects to be actively involved with recipients in carrying out the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
The core purpose of the California Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program is to run a cost-effective, local-level cost share program that partners BLM with non-federal entities to complete projects that benefit the general public and protect or enhance public resources. The program is broad in scope and is meant to fund practical efforts on BLM-managed lands (and potentially related landscapes where collaboration is necessary) that improve recreation opportunities, support fish and wildlife, conserve special status plants, protect or restore water quality, and safeguard cultural sites and historic trails. In plain terms, it is designed to get partner organizations working alongside BLM to plan and implement projects that improve public lands and the resources and experiences those lands provide.
This opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.238. The program is open to an unrestricted pool of eligible applicants, meaning it is broadly available to many types of entities, although applicants still need to pay attention to any eligibility clarifications that may be included in the official solicitation materials. The funding instrument is specifically a cooperative agreement, which typically implies substantial federal involvement in project execution, coordination, technical support, or oversight.
Key funding details include an award ceiling of $200,000 per award and an expectation of about 10 awards. The opportunity was created and posted on April 19, 2016, and it listed a closing date of June 20, 2018 (original and current closing dates are the same in the source data). Overall, the program is intended to leverage non-federal partner contributions through a cost share approach, stretching limited public funds while enabling locally relevant projects that improve conservation outcomes and public benefits on California public lands.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CA 2016 Challenge Cost Share Project for California?
The BLM CA 2016 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Project for California is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM). It supports on-the-ground conservation and public land management projects in California through partnerships with non-federal entities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00070.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM).
Is this a grant or something else?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. That structure generally means BLM expects to be actively involved with the recipient during project planning and implementation, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal federal participation.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in practical terms for applicants?
Based on the description provided, BLM expects substantial involvement in carrying out the project. This can include coordination, project execution involvement, technical support, or oversight as the work is performed.
What is the main purpose of the California Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program?
The CCS program is designed to run a cost-effective, local-level cost share program that partners BLM with non-federal entities to complete projects that benefit the general public and protect or enhance public resources.
What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?
The program is broad in scope and supports practical efforts related to conservation and public land management in California. Examples of the types of benefits and resource outcomes described include improving recreation opportunities, supporting fish and wildlife, conserving special status plants, protecting or restoring water quality, and safeguarding cultural sites and historic trails.
Do projects have to take place on BLM-managed land?
The opportunity is meant to fund on-the-ground efforts on BLM-managed lands. The description also notes that projects may potentially involve related landscapes where collaboration is necessary.
What is meant by a "challenge cost share" approach?
It refers to leveraging contributions from non-federal partners through cost sharing. The intent is to stretch limited public funds while enabling locally relevant projects with public benefits and conservation outcomes.
Who is eligible to apply?
The opportunity is described as open to an unrestricted pool of eligible applicants, meaning it is broadly available to many types of entities. Applicants are still expected to review the official solicitation materials for any eligibility clarifications.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 15.238.
What is the maximum amount that can be awarded?
The award ceiling is $200,000 per award.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The opportunity indicates an expectation of about 10 awards.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was created and posted on April 19, 2016.
What is the application deadline?
The listed closing date is June 20, 2018. The source data indicates the original and current closing dates are the same.
Is this funding competitive or discretionary?
This is described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What kinds of public benefits is BLM looking for?
The description emphasizes benefits to the general public and improvements to public resources and experiences on public lands. Specifically mentioned benefit areas include recreation opportunities, fish and wildlife support, plant conservation (including special status plants), water quality protection or restoration, and cultural/historic resource safeguards such as cultural sites and historic trails.
Does BLM expect to simply pass through funds to the recipient?
No. The cooperative agreement structure is described as involving active BLM participation in carrying out the project, rather than a pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
What is the overall goal of using cost share partnerships in this program?
The overall goal described is to leverage non-federal partner contributions to make limited public dollars go further, while delivering locally relevant, on-the-ground conservation and public land management outcomes in California.
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