Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00028
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Amargosa River Monitoring and Habitat Restoration" 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 Feb 27, 2015 and posted on Feb 27, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Amargosa River Monitoring and Habitat Restoration" is a discretionary cooperative agreement aimed at continuing and expanding long-running groundwater monitoring and habitat restoration work in the California portion of the Amargosa River watershed, particularly within the Amargosa River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). The core purpose is to build and maintain reliable baseline information on groundwater conditions (including hydrographs) and to pair that monitoring with on-the-ground actions such as invasive species control and habitat restoration. BLM has already installed monitoring wells on public lands in the ACEC, and the project is designed to keep that monitoring effort consistent over time while improving the overall ecological condition of the river corridor and associated habitats.
A central theme of the opportunity is coordination. BLM notes that it has been working with the Amargosa Conservancy and that both parties share the same end goals, including partnering with private landowners to accomplish restoration across a mix of BLM-managed and private lands. The recipient is expected to support joint restoration planning and implementation, help sustain groundwater monitoring, and assist with restoration activities that improve habitat quality and reduce threats from invasive species. By integrating monitoring with restoration and landowner cooperation, the project supports a broader watershed approach rather than treating public lands in isolation.
The monitoring component is especially important because BLM intends to use the resulting data to inform the development of the Amargosa Wild and Scenic River (AWSR) management plan. In practical terms, this means the recipient is not just collecting data for its own sake, but generating and organizing information that will feed directly into management planning, decision-making, and future conservation actions. BLM also emphasizes continuity and data integrity: the recipient must be able to access historical project data from the past several years and maintain consistency with the existing database structure and "database lines" BLM has been using. That requirement suggests BLM is looking for a partner that can step into an ongoing program without disrupting established monitoring methods, data formats, or long-term datasets.
In terms of funding and eligibility, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00028) was posted February 27, 2015, with an application deadline of April 27, 2015, and was later archived on December 30, 2019. BLM anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000, which is also listed as the award ceiling, with an award floor of $500. There is no cost share or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The program is associated with CFDA number 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, under a Natural Resources funding activity category.
For additional details, the full announcement was made available through Grants.gov, and the listed contact for access issues or questions was Leona B. Parker at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): BLM CA Amargosa River Monitoring and Habitat Restoration
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "BLM CA Amargosa River Monitoring and Habitat Restoration."
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to continue and expand long-running groundwater monitoring and habitat restoration work in the California portion of the Amargosa River watershed. The project focuses on building and maintaining reliable baseline information on groundwater conditions (including hydrographs) and pairing that monitoring with on-the-ground actions such as invasive species control and habitat restoration.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on the California portion of the Amargosa River watershed, particularly within the Amargosa River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC).
What is the Amargosa River ACEC and why is it mentioned?
The Amargosa River Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) is highlighted as a key focus area for the project. BLM has installed monitoring wells on public lands in the ACEC, and the project is designed to keep monitoring consistent over time while improving ecological conditions in the river corridor and associated habitats.
What kinds of monitoring are expected?
The project emphasizes groundwater monitoring and developing baseline information on groundwater conditions, including hydrographs. The monitoring is intended to be consistent over time and aligned with existing methods and data structures.
What kinds of restoration activities are included?
Restoration activities mentioned include invasive species control and habitat restoration actions intended to improve habitat quality and reduce threats from invasive species along the river corridor and related habitats.
Why does BLM emphasize coordination and partnership in this project?
Coordination is central because BLM has been working with the Amargosa Conservancy and notes shared end goals, including partnering with private landowners to accomplish restoration across a mix of BLM-managed and private lands. The project supports a broader watershed approach rather than treating public lands in isolation.
Is work on private land part of the expected approach?
Yes. BLM describes partnering with private landowners as part of accomplishing restoration across both BLM-managed and private lands, supporting a watershed-scale approach.
How will the monitoring data be used by BLM?
BLM intends to use the resulting data to inform the development of the Amargosa Wild and Scenic River (AWSR) management plan. The data is meant to feed directly into management planning, decision-making, and future conservation actions.
What is the Amargosa Wild and Scenic River (AWSR) management plan connection?
The project is designed to generate and organize groundwater monitoring information that BLM will use in developing the AWSR management plan, linking monitoring and restoration work to broader planning and management needs.
What does BLM mean by continuity and data integrity?
BLM emphasizes that the recipient must be able to access historical project data from the past several years and maintain consistency with the existing database structure and "database lines" BLM has been using. This indicates an ongoing program where consistent methods, formats, and long-term datasets are important.
Does this opportunity build on existing infrastructure or prior work?
Yes. BLM notes it has already installed monitoring wells on public lands in the ACEC, and the project is intended to continue that monitoring effort consistently over time while expanding and pairing it with restoration.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00028.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 27, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was April 27, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on December 30, 2019.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $300,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500.
Is cost share or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost share or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofit?
No. The eligibility description explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
Where was the full announcement available?
The full announcement was made available through Grants.gov.
Who is the listed contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Leona B. Parker. Phone: 530-252-5338. Email: lparker@blm.gov.
What is BLM looking for in a project partner?
Based on the description, BLM is looking for a partner that can step into an ongoing monitoring and restoration program without disrupting established monitoring methods, data formats, or long-term datasets, while also supporting joint restoration planning and coordination (including cooperation with private landowners).
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