Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00315
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA LAND MANAGEMENT AND CONSERVATION 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 Aug 25, 2010 and posted on Aug 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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.
- Though eligible applicants are unrestricted the past performance is a high evaluation criteria.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM CA Land Management and Conservation Program Internship opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00315) was a discretionary federal grant posted by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on building an organized internship pipeline in California centered on natural resource stewardship. The core goal was to develop and run an internship program that gives young people hands-on exposure to real-world public lands work, with an emphasis on conservation biology, endangered species issues, conservation of sensitive species, and broader land management responsibilities tied to BLM-managed lands. A key feature of the project is that it is structured to be statewide and field-based: each BLM Field Office in California would have the capacity to mentor one or two interns per year for the duration of the cooperative agreement, creating repeated annual internship placements rather than a one-time cohort.
The award mechanism was a Cooperative Agreement, which typically signals that BLM anticipated substantial involvement or coordination during the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The activity category was Natural Resources, and the CFDA program listed was 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), aligning the internship training with practical conservation and resource management outcomes. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), suggesting BLM intended to select one primary partner organization to design and administer the statewide internship structure and work in coordination with multiple BLM field offices across California.
Funding for the project was set at an estimated total of $1,000,000, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $1,000, indicating BLM expected the selected applicant to propose a substantial, comprehensive program that could serve many field locations. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility, though applicants could still voluntarily leverage additional resources to strengthen the program.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), but BLM noted that past performance would be a high evaluation criterion. In practical terms, this signals that while many organizations could apply (nonprofits, educational institutions, local governments, tribal entities, or other qualified organizations), proposals from applicants with a demonstrated track record running similar internship, youth conservation, workforce development, or natural resources programs would likely score more competitively.
The announcement timeline indicates it was posted on August 25, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 9, 2010, and an archive date of September 16, 2010. The additional information link pointed to Grants.gov. For access issues or support, the listed contact was Traci D. Thaler, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable at 916-978-4529 and by email at tthaler@blm.gov.
Overall, this opportunity was designed to create a repeatable, mentored internship pathway embedded across BLM’s California field structure, giving interns direct experience with conservation priorities like endangered and sensitive species while simultaneously building future capacity in the natural resources workforce and supporting on-the-ground public lands management needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CA Land Management and Conservation Program Internship opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to create and operate a California-focused internship pipeline centered on natural resource stewardship and public lands work.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L10AS00315.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What was the main purpose of the funded project?
The core goal was to develop and run an organized, repeatable internship program in California that provides young people hands-on experience with real-world public lands work tied to BLM-managed lands.
What types of work or learning experiences were emphasized for interns?
The program emphasized natural resource stewardship and field-based exposure, including conservation biology, endangered species issues, conservation of sensitive species, and broader land management responsibilities associated with BLM public lands.
Was the internship program intended to be statewide or limited to one location?
It was designed to be statewide and field-based in California, with participation across BLM Field Offices in the state.
How were BLM Field Offices expected to participate?
Each BLM Field Office in California was expected to have the capacity to mentor one or two interns per year for the duration of the cooperative agreement, supporting recurring annual placements rather than a single one-time cohort.
Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The award mechanism was a Cooperative Agreement.
What does it mean that the mechanism was a Cooperative Agreement?
A Cooperative Agreement typically indicates BLM anticipated substantial involvement or coordination during the project, rather than providing funding with minimal federal participation.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was Natural Resources.
What CFDA program was associated with this funding?
The CFDA program listed was 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How much funding was anticipated for this opportunity?
The estimated total program funding was $1,000,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $1,000,000 and the award floor was $1,000.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning one primary partner organization would likely be selected to design and administer the statewide internship structure.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity).
Did BLM highlight any evaluation factors for applicants?
Yes. BLM noted that past performance would be a high evaluation criterion, suggesting that applicants with a strong track record running similar internship, youth conservation, workforce development, or natural resources programs would likely be more competitive.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 25, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 9, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 16, 2010.
Where could applicants find the official posting or application materials?
The additional information link pointed to Grants.gov.
Who was the listed contact for access issues or support?
The listed contact was Traci D. Thaler, Grants and Agreements Specialist.
How could someone reach the listed contact?
Phone: 916-978-4529. Email: tthaler@blm.gov.
What was the overall intended outcome of the program?
The opportunity aimed to create a repeatable, mentored internship pathway embedded across BLM California field offices, giving interns direct experience with conservation priorities (including endangered and sensitive species) while supporting on-the-ground public lands management needs and building future capacity in the natural resources workforce.
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