Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00043
Apply for L14AS00043
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Continuation Challenge Cost Share United Desert Gateway" 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 Feb 18, 2014 and posted on Feb 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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 Continuation Challenge Cost Share United Desert Gateway opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00043) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement that supports partnership-based conservation and stewardship work under the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program. The CCS Program dates back to 1985, when Congress originally set aside wildlife program funds to encourage collaborative conservation projects. Over time, BLM broadened the program beyond wildlife to include a wider set of natural and cultural resource efforts where partnerships can help deliver on-the-ground results. This specific opportunity is framed as a continuation award tied to the United Desert Gateway effort, and it is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
The scope of activities that can be supported through CCS is broad and reflects many of BLM's core mission areas. Eligible project types include research, monitoring, and inventory work that improves understanding of natural or cultural resources; implementation of habitat improvement projects; protection, preservation, or documentation of cultural resources; and efforts that enhance recreational experiences on public lands. The program also supports development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans, environmental education initiatives, conservation projects focused on native plant communities, and projects aimed at eradicating noxious weeds or other invasive species. In practical terms, this makes the opportunity relevant to organizations working on desert ecosystem stewardship, habitat restoration, trail or visitor improvements tied to resource protection, cultural site documentation, and science-based monitoring that informs management decisions.
In terms of funding details, BLM anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling is $250,000 and the award floor is $500, indicating a wide permissible range but with the expectation that the single award could reach the maximum amount. The CFDA number associated with this funding is 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share). Despite the "cost share" label, the announcement indicates that a cost-sharing or matching requirement is not required for this opportunity, which can lower the barrier for nonprofits that may not have significant non-federal matching funds available.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting date and creation date were both February 18, 2014, and the closing date was March 18, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on December 30, 2018, meaning it is no longer open for applications, but it remains a useful reference point for understanding the types of partnership conservation projects BLM has historically funded through the CCS program, especially in California and desert gateway contexts.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access to the full announcement during the open period, the listing directed users to Grants.gov for full details and provided a point of contact at BLM: Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CA Continuation Challenge Cost Share United Desert Gateway opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity under the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program. The opportunity is framed as a continuation award tied to the United Desert Gateway effort and is intended to support partnership-based conservation and stewardship work.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00043.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What program is this funding associated with?
This funding is associated with the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program, which began in 1985 when Congress set aside wildlife program funds to encourage collaborative conservation projects. Over time, BLM expanded CCS beyond wildlife to include a broader range of natural and cultural resource efforts.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
Is this award a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates BLM expects substantial involvement during the project, rather than simply providing funds with minimal interaction.
What types of activities and projects can be supported?
The CCS scope described in the opportunity is broad and includes many of BLM's mission areas. Eligible project types include:
- Research, monitoring, and inventory work that improves understanding of natural or cultural resources
- Implementation of habitat improvement projects
- Protection, preservation, or documentation of cultural resources
- Efforts that enhance recreational experiences on public lands
- Development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans
- Environmental education initiatives
- Conservation projects focused on native plant communities
- Projects aimed at eradicating noxious weeds or other invasive species
What kinds of organizations might find this opportunity relevant?
Based on the described scope, it is relevant to organizations working on desert ecosystem stewardship, habitat restoration, trail or visitor improvements tied to resource protection, cultural site documentation, and science-based monitoring that informs land management decisions.
How much funding was expected to be available?
BLM anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $500 and the award ceiling was $250,000.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Although the program is called "Challenge Cost Share," the announcement states that a cost-sharing or matching requirement is not required for this particular opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. The eligibility description specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date and creation date were February 18, 2014, and the closing date was March 18, 2014.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 30, 2018, and it is no longer open for applications.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The listing directed users to Grants.gov for full details during the open period.
Who was the point of contact for this opportunity?
The point of contact listed was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What contact information was provided for the BLM point of contact?
Phone: 530-252-5338
Email: lparker@blm.gov
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