Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00014
Apply for L13AS00014
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Conservation and Land Management Program Internship" 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 Jan 14, 2013 and posted on Jan 14, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 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 BLM CA Conservation and Land Management Program Internship (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00014) is a Bureau of Land Management initiative designed to build a structured internship pipeline that places young people, particularly recent college graduates with biological science training, into hands-on public land management work across BLM Field Offices in California. The core purpose is twofold: to strengthen BLM capacity to carry out day-to-day natural resource and wildlife management tasks that support the agency's resource protection mission, and to give early-career professionals meaningful, field-based experience in conservation biology and land stewardship.
At the program level, the grant supports developing and operating an internship program focused on natural resources, with specific emphasis on conservation biology, threatened and endangered species, conservation of sensitive species, and broader management of public lands. California BLM public lands span diverse habitats and ecological communities and are home to a high number of native plants and animals, including more than 130 threatened and endangered species. The opportunity is framed around helping field managers achieve habitat conditions that allow biological communities to thrive, which aligns with BLM strategic planning and performance measures related to resource protection. Interns are intended to contribute directly to these on-the-ground objectives while learning practical land management skills.
A key feature of the model is distributed mentorship and placement: each BLM Field Office in California would be positioned to mentor one or two interns per year over the life of the cooperative agreement. Intern assignments are described as five- or ten-month intervals, which suggests the program is meant to be flexible enough to support shorter seasonal placements as well as longer, more immersive experiences. In practical terms, that kind of structure typically enables field offices to match intern support to project cycles such as survey seasons, habitat assessments, monitoring windows, and other time-sensitive biological fieldwork.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, indicating that BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project alongside the recipient organization (as opposed to a more hands-off grant). The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000. The award ceiling is listed at $2,000,000 and the award floor at $500. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated in the source data.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). In effect, the recipient nonprofit would serve as the program partner capable of recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and supporting interns and coordinating placements with BLM field offices, while working closely with BLM staff to ensure intern work aligns with field priorities and conservation outcomes.
The opportunity was posted and created on January 14, 2013, with an original and current closing date of January 23, 2013. Additional information was available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the announcement. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CA Conservation and Land Management Program Internship opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity to develop and operate a structured internship pipeline that places young people, especially recent college graduates with biological science training, into hands-on public land management work across BLM Field Offices in California.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00014.
What is the main purpose of this internship program?
The program has two core purposes: (1) strengthen BLM capacity to carry out day-to-day natural resource and wildlife management tasks that support BLM's resource protection mission, and (2) provide early-career professionals with meaningful, field-based experience in conservation biology and land stewardship.
What kinds of work would interns be expected to support?
Interns are intended to support natural resource-focused work on BLM public lands, with specific emphasis on conservation biology, threatened and endangered species, conservation of sensitive species, and broader public land management activities that help field managers achieve habitat conditions that allow biological communities to thrive.
Where would internships take place?
Placements are intended to occur across BLM Field Offices in California.
Who is the program designed to benefit (in terms of interns)?
The program is designed to place young people into internships, particularly recent college graduates with biological science training, so they can gain hands-on experience in public land management and conservation-related fieldwork.
How many interns might each BLM Field Office mentor?
Each BLM Field Office in California would be positioned to mentor one or two interns per year over the life of the cooperative agreement.
How long are intern assignments expected to last?
Intern assignments are described as being in five- or ten-month intervals, allowing for shorter placements as well as longer, more immersive experiences.
What type of federal funding instrument is used for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, which indicates that BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project alongside the recipient organization.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
How much funding is available?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $2,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided source data.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Can colleges and universities apply for this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education are excluded from eligibility, even if they are nonprofit entities.
What role is the recipient nonprofit expected to play?
The recipient nonprofit is expected to serve as the program partner capable of recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and supporting interns, coordinating placements with BLM field offices, and working closely with BLM staff so intern work aligns with field priorities and conservation outcomes.
Why is this internship effort important in California specifically?
BLM public lands in California span diverse habitats and ecological communities and are home to a high number of native plants and animals, including more than 130 threatened and endangered species. The internships are framed around helping field managers meet habitat and resource protection objectives on these lands.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on January 14, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is January 23, 2013.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
Additional information was available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the announcement.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Leona B. Parker can be reached at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
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