Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00033
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Desert Tortoise Information and Youth Education Programs" 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 13, 2013 and posted on Feb 13, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 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 $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 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 Desert Tortoise Information and Youth Education Programs grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00033) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The program is focused on natural resource education and conservation outreach, specifically aimed at continuing and expanding Desert Tortoise Information and Youth Education (DTIYE) efforts in California. In practical terms, the goal is to strengthen public understanding of the desert tortoise, promote responsible behavior in tortoise habitat, and build long-term conservation awareness by engaging students, educators, and the broader community through organized educational activities and materials.
The scope of work centers on maintaining and growing a set of established education and outreach products while also delivering recurring public-facing events. A key component is conducting the annual Mojave Maxine Contest, which is an education-focused activity tied to desert tortoise awareness. The selected applicant would be expected to coordinate the contest process and work closely with agency partners to identify winners, then follow through with classroom visits connected to those winners. The intent is not just to run a contest, but to use it as a platform for direct engagement with students and schools, reinforcing conservation messages through in-person educational contact.
Another major element involves the coordination, upkeep, and distribution of existing "educator tortoise trunks." These trunks are typically hands-on teaching kits that include physical materials, lesson content, and interpretive items that educators can use to teach about desert tortoise biology, habitat, threats, and conservation. The opportunity emphasizes not only keeping the currently developed trunks in good condition and in active circulation, but also ensuring they continue to reach teachers and classrooms where they can be used effectively. In addition to maintaining what already exists, the grant also calls for the development of additional tortoise trunks specifically designed for middle school and high school audiences, suggesting an expansion beyond elementary-grade materials into more advanced, age-appropriate content that can support deeper learning.
Beyond school-based programming, the opportunity includes distributing desert tortoise information at public events and venues. This points to a strong outreach expectation: providing educational materials, answering questions, and increasing visibility of desert tortoise conservation messages where the public already gathers, such as fairs, community events, interpretive centers, or other high-traffic settings. Taken together, the effort is designed to reach both youth and adults, combining structured education tools for classrooms with broader public engagement to reinforce conservation practices across the community.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $90,000, with an award ceiling of $90,000 and an award floor of $500, and BLM anticipated making one award. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to contribute their own funds to be eligible, although they may still choose to leverage partnerships or in-kind support if it strengthens program delivery. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. The posting date was February 13, 2013, with an original and current closing date of March 13, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on October 1, 2017.
For applicants or interested parties who needed access assistance with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 or via email at lparker@blm.gov. The official listing was also accessible through Grants.gov via the provided link.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "BLM CA Desert Tortoise Information and Youth Education Programs" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00033.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What CFDA program is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program focuses on natural resource education and conservation outreach in California, specifically to continue and expand Desert Tortoise Information and Youth Education (DTIYE) efforts. It aims to strengthen public understanding of the desert tortoise, promote responsible behavior in tortoise habitat, and build long-term conservation awareness through educational activities and materials.
What types of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope of work includes maintaining and expanding established education and outreach products, delivering recurring public-facing events, running the annual Mojave Maxine Contest (including coordination and classroom follow-up), maintaining and distributing educator tortoise trunks, developing additional tortoise trunks for middle and high school audiences, and distributing desert tortoise information at public events and venues.
What is the Mojave Maxine Contest, and what would the awardee need to do?
The Mojave Maxine Contest is an annual education-focused activity tied to desert tortoise awareness. The selected applicant is expected to coordinate the contest process, work with agency partners to identify winners, and conduct classroom visits connected to those winners to reinforce desert tortoise conservation messages through direct engagement with students and schools.
What are "educator tortoise trunks" in this program?
Educator tortoise trunks are hands-on teaching kits that typically include physical materials, lesson content, and interpretive items to help educators teach about desert tortoise biology, habitat, threats, and conservation.
What does the opportunity require related to educator tortoise trunks?
The opportunity emphasizes coordinating, maintaining, and distributing existing educator tortoise trunks so they remain in good condition and in active circulation. It also calls for developing additional tortoise trunks designed specifically for middle school and high school audiences.
Is the program limited to school-based education?
No. In addition to school-focused activities (such as classroom visits and educator trunks), the opportunity includes distributing desert tortoise information at public events and venues, indicating broader community outreach to reach both youth and adults.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding is $90,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $90,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Institutions of higher education are excluded.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was February 13, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was March 13, 2013.
Was this opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2017.
Where could applicants find the official listing?
The official listing was accessible through Grants.gov via the provided link in the announcement.
Who was the point of contact for access assistance with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
How could the point of contact be reached?
Leona B. Parker could be reached by phone at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
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