Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00011
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- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Coast and King Range National Conservation Area Plant Conservation Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 22, 2015 and posted on Dec 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 22, 2016. (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 $1,500,000.00 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:
This grant opportunity, titled "BLM CA Coast and King Range National Conservation Area Plant Conservation Program" (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00011), is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM). It is focused on natural resources work in California's coastal region, specifically the King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) and nearby landscapes, with a major emphasis on watershed restoration and plant and habitat recovery tied to broader ecosystem goals.
The core of the project is a cooperative partnership between BLM and a qualified nonprofit organization. Rather than simply funding a standalone project, BLM is looking to work side-by-side with the recipient on long-term planning, hands-on implementation, and ongoing monitoring. One central objective is an integrated strategy of watershed restoration across the Mattole River basin, with restoration activities designed to support the recovery of Pacific salmon populations that are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act. That framing signals that the work is expected to align with ESA recovery needs and related science-based restoration practices, and that progress will be tracked through monitoring to measure ecological outcomes over time.
In addition to salmon-focused watershed restoration, the opportunity also targets recovery and maintenance of native plant populations and the broader vegetation communities that support healthy ecosystems. The description highlights restoration and maintenance of grassland, shrub, and forest types, as well as specific habitat conditions important for wildlife or fish. This includes managing vegetation types, seral stages, and structural characteristics (for example, the mix of age classes, canopy structure, understory composition, or habitat complexity) that are considered desirable to meet BLM goals and any shared BLM-recipient objectives established through the cooperative agreement. In practical terms, the work could involve restoring degraded areas, improving native plant community resilience, and maintaining habitat conditions that sustain fish and wildlife values across the King Range NCA and surrounding areas.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.231 and anticipates a single award. The maximum award amount listed is $1,500,000. The opportunity was posted on December 22, 2015, created the same day, and had an original and current closing date of February 22, 2016. Overall, the grant is structured to support a substantial, coordinated restoration effort where BLM and the nonprofit partner jointly shape and carry out a multi-part strategy aimed at watershed health, ESA-listed salmon recovery, and native plant and habitat conservation in one of California's key coastal conservation landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CA Coast and King Range National Conservation Area Plant Conservation Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L16AS00011.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding mechanism is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description, BLM expects to work side-by-side with the selected recipient. The award is not framed as a standalone, recipient-only project; it is structured around joint long-term planning, hands-on implementation, and ongoing monitoring carried out collaboratively by BLM and the nonprofit partner.
What is the main geographic focus of the work?
The work is focused on California's coastal region, specifically the King Range National Conservation Area (NCA) and nearby landscapes.
Is there a specific watershed or basin named in the opportunity?
Yes. A central objective is an integrated strategy of watershed restoration across the Mattole River basin.
What are the primary program goals?
The opportunity emphasizes watershed restoration and plant and habitat recovery tied to broader ecosystem goals, including outcomes linked to fish and wildlife values in the King Range NCA and surrounding areas.
How is salmon recovery connected to this grant?
Restoration activities are designed to support the recovery of Pacific salmon populations that are listed under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). The framing indicates the work is expected to align with ESA recovery needs and science-based restoration practices.
Does the opportunity mention monitoring or measuring results?
Yes. The description indicates progress will be tracked through monitoring to measure ecological outcomes over time.
What kinds of restoration activities are emphasized?
The opportunity centers on an integrated watershed restoration strategy and also includes recovery and maintenance of native plant populations and broader vegetation communities. The work may include restoring degraded areas, improving native plant community resilience, and maintaining habitat conditions that sustain fish and wildlife values.
What habitat or vegetation types are specifically mentioned?
The description highlights restoration and maintenance of grassland, shrub, and forest types, as well as habitat conditions important for wildlife or fish.
Does the opportunity describe specific vegetation attributes BLM cares about?
Yes. It references managing vegetation types, seral stages, and structural characteristics. Examples provided include the mix of age classes, canopy structure, understory composition, and habitat complexity that are considered desirable to meet BLM goals and any shared objectives under the cooperative agreement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are universities or colleges eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded.
Is this intended to be a partnership with any particular type of organization?
Yes. The opportunity describes a cooperative partnership between BLM and a qualified nonprofit organization, with joint planning, implementation, and monitoring.
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount listed is $1,500,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.231.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on December 22, 2015.
When was the opportunity created?
It was created on December 22, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is February 22, 2016.
Is this opportunity focused only on plants?
No. While native plant conservation and habitat recovery are major components, the opportunity also places major emphasis on watershed restoration and supporting recovery of ESA-listed Pacific salmon, alongside broader ecosystem goals.
Does the opportunity indicate the work is long-term?
Yes. It is described as supporting long-term planning, hands-on implementation, and ongoing monitoring under a cooperative partnership.
What landscapes are included besides the King Range NCA?
The description includes the King Range National Conservation Area and nearby landscapes in California's coastal region.
What is the overall intent of the funding?
Overall, it is structured to support a substantial, coordinated restoration effort where BLM and the nonprofit partner jointly shape and carry out a multi-part strategy aimed at watershed health, ESA-listed salmon recovery, and native plant and habitat conservation in a key coastal conservation landscape.
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