Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM CA RFA 10 0009

  • The Department of the Interior in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA CHALLENGE COST SHARE PROJECTS" 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 Jan 26, 2010 and posted on Jan 22, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 18, 2010 AMENDED ATTACHMENT TO READ CLOSE DATE IS 02/18/2010. California BLM cost share will not exceed 100,000 per project annually. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 70 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.
  • RECIPIENT MUST MATCH 11
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Opportunity Summary:

The BLM CA Challenge Cost Share Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM CA RFA 10 0009) is a discretionary grant program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California. It is offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project during performance (for example, coordination, technical input, or joint planning), rather than providing funds with minimal interaction. The program sits in the Environment funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).

This opportunity supports a broad range of on-the-ground and planning activities connected to stewardship of public lands and natural and cultural resources. Fundable work includes research, monitoring, and inventory of resources; implementation of habitat improvement projects; protection or documentation of cultural resources; projects that enhance recreational experiences; development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans; environmental education efforts; conservation projects focused on native plant communities; and eradication of noxious weeds and other invasive plants. In practical terms, the announcement is geared toward partnerships that can deliver measurable conservation, restoration, education, recreation, and resource-protection outcomes on BLM-managed lands or in coordination with BLM priorities.

Funding is competitive and the announcement anticipated up to about 70 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,500,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $1,000 up to a ceiling of $100,000. A key budget limitation is that California BLM cost share funding would not exceed $100,000 per project annually. While the data field indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the eligibility notes clarify that the recipient must provide an 11 (i.e., 1:1) match, meaning applicants are expected to contribute non-federal cash and/or eligible in-kind support equal to the federal share, unless otherwise specified in the full announcement terms.

Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any applicant type could apply (such as nonprofits, tribes, educational institutions, state/local governments, or potentially for-profit entities), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full solicitation. The posting date was January 22, 2010, and the closing date was February 18, 2010 (with an amended attachment confirming the close date remained 02/18/2010). The opportunity was later archived on March 20, 2010, indicating it is not currently open but remains useful as a reference for similar future BLM Challenge Cost Share solicitations.

For assistance obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Traci D. Thaler at tthaler@blm.gov.

FAQs: BLM CA Challenge Cost Share Projects (BLM CA RFA 10 0009)

What is the BLM CA Challenge Cost Share Projects opportunity?

The BLM CA Challenge Cost Share Projects opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM CA RFA 10 0009) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in California. It is associated with CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share) and falls under the Environment funding activity category.

Is this funding provided as a grant or a cooperative agreement?

This opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement. That typically means BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period (such as coordination, technical input, or joint planning), rather than simply awarding funds with minimal involvement.

What kinds of projects does this opportunity support?

The program supports a broad range of on-the-ground and planning activities related to stewardship of public lands and natural and cultural resources. Examples of fundable work listed in the announcement include:

  • Research, monitoring, and inventory of resources
  • Implementation of habitat improvement projects
  • Protection or documentation of cultural resources
  • Projects that enhance recreational experiences
  • Development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans
  • Environmental education efforts
  • Conservation projects focused on native plant communities
  • Eradication of noxious weeds and other invasive plants

Does the opportunity focus on work on BLM-managed lands?

Yes. The description emphasizes partnerships that can deliver measurable conservation, restoration, education, recreation, and resource-protection outcomes on BLM-managed lands or in coordination with BLM priorities.

Is the funding competitive?

Yes. The funding is described as competitive.

How many awards were anticipated?

The announcement anticipated up to about 70 awards.

What was the estimated total funding amount for the program?

The estimated total program funding level was $1,500,000.

What was the expected award size range?

Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum of $1,000 up to a maximum of $100,000.

Is there an annual cap on BLM California cost share funding per project?

Yes. The announcement notes that California BLM cost share funding would not exceed $100,000 per project annually.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

Although a data field indicates "CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: No," the eligibility notes clarify that the recipient must provide an "11" match (i.e., a 1:1 match). This means applicants are expected to contribute non-federal cash and/or eligible in-kind support equal to the federal share, unless otherwise specified in the full announcement terms.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning any applicant type could apply (including nonprofits, tribes, educational institutions, and state/local governments, and potentially for-profit entities), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full solicitation.

When was the opportunity posted?

The posting date was January 22, 2010.

What was the application deadline?

The closing date was February 18, 2010. An amended attachment confirmed the close date remained 02/18/2010.

Is this opportunity currently open?

No. The opportunity was later archived on March 20, 2010, which indicates it is not currently open. It may still be useful as a reference point for similar future BLM Challenge Cost Share solicitations.

Who was the contact person for questions or for obtaining the full announcement?

The listed contact was Traci D. Thaler at tthaler@blm.gov.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).

What is the main purpose of the program?

Based on the description, the program is aimed at supporting partnerships that carry out measurable stewardship-related work, including conservation, restoration, education, recreation enhancements, and protection of natural and cultural resources in connection with BLM-managed lands and BLM priorities.

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