Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00129
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Lassen Land and Trails Trust LLTT Modoc Line" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2012 and posted on Jun 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 20, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $98,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $98,000.00 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 Lassen Land and Trails Trust (LLTT) Modoc Line grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00129) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding program focused on recreation and natural resource management along an abandoned railroad corridor in northeastern California. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expects to work closely with the recipient rather than simply providing a stand-alone grant. The opportunity supports continued collaboration between the BLM and the Lassen Land and Trails Trust, a partnership that dates back to the late 1980s, and centers on implementing and advancing a management plan for a specific, long linear transportation corridor with growing recreation demand and public land access value.
The project area is an approximately 86-mile abandoned segment of the Modoc Line railroad corridor that LLTT acquired in 2008. The corridor runs from about one mile north of Wendel, California to roughly twelve miles south of Alturas, California. A key public benefit highlighted in the announcement is that this corridor provides access to and travel through about 43 miles of BLM-administered public lands. Because the route is long, continuous, and already used by the public, it functions as an informal backcountry byway and offers strong potential to be managed as a multi-use trail system. The BLM notes that both motorized and non-motorized users currently rely on the corridor, and the intent of the management planning effort is to guide use in a way that protects resources while supporting recreation.
From a recreation and conservation standpoint, the corridor is positioned as an asset for diverse outdoor activities. The announcement emphasizes opportunities for wildlife viewing, as well as access for hunting and fishing, suggesting the project is expected to balance recreation development and maintenance with stewardship of habitat and public land values. The overall purpose is not just creating a trail in the abstract, but managing a landscape-scale access route that connects people to remote public lands, supports multiple user groups, and reduces unmanaged impacts by moving from informal use toward a planned, coordinated management approach.
Funding for this opportunity is relatively targeted and limited in scale, with an estimated total funding amount of $98,000 and an award ceiling of $98,000, indicating the BLM anticipated making a single award for the full amount (Expected Awards: 1). The award floor is listed as $500, but the structure and context strongly imply one primary project agreement rather than multiple small grants. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations and signals BLM’s interest in ensuring the work proceeds without requiring additional non-federal match.
Eligibility is restricted to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education. The funding activity is categorized under Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing provided is 15.225, Recreation Resource Management, which aligns with the corridor’s role in providing recreational access and managing public use on or adjacent to federal lands.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on June 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 20, 2012. It was later archived on September 30, 2016. For applicants who needed assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov. The full posting was available through Grants.gov (additional information link provided in the notice).
In practical terms, this opportunity is best understood as BLM support for LLTT to carry forward corridor-level planning and management work for a former railroad grade that has become an important recreation and access route. The emphasis is on coordinating long-term management of a multi-use corridor, improving the quality and sustainability of public access across a sizable stretch of BLM lands, and formalizing a route that is already functioning as a recreation byway so that use can be guided, safer, and more compatible with natural resource protection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CA Lassen Land and Trails Trust (LLTT) Modoc Line grant opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on recreation and natural resource management along an abandoned railroad corridor in northeastern California. The opportunity is associated with Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00129.
What type of funding instrument is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means BLM expects to work closely with the recipient during the project, rather than only providing funds and stepping back.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support continued collaboration between BLM and the Lassen Land and Trails Trust (LLTT) to implement and advance a management plan for a long, linear transportation corridor with growing recreation demand and public land access value.
What area does the project focus on?
The project focuses on an approximately 86-mile abandoned segment of the Modoc Line railroad corridor in northeastern California.
Where is the corridor located?
The corridor runs from about one mile north of Wendel, California to roughly twelve miles south of Alturas, California.
Who owns the corridor segment described in the announcement?
The Lassen Land and Trails Trust (LLTT) acquired the 86-mile corridor segment in 2008.
Why is this corridor considered important for public benefit?
The announcement highlights that the corridor provides access to and travel through about 43 miles of BLM-administered public lands. Because it is long, continuous, and already used by the public, it functions as an informal backcountry byway with strong potential to be managed as a multi-use trail system.
What kinds of recreation use does the corridor support?
The corridor is described as supporting both motorized and non-motorized users. The announcement also emphasizes opportunities for wildlife viewing and access for hunting and fishing.
Is the corridor already being used by the public?
Yes. The notice indicates the route is already used by the public and currently functions as an informal backcountry byway.
What problem or need is the project trying to address?
The project aims to move from informal, unmanaged use toward a planned and coordinated management approach. The intent is to guide recreation and access in a way that supports multiple user groups while protecting natural resources and reducing unmanaged impacts.
What is the expected balance between recreation and conservation?
The announcement frames the work as both recreation-oriented and stewardship-focused, with an emphasis on protecting resources while supporting recreation and maintaining habitat and public land values.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $98,000, and the award ceiling is also $98,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The opportunity lists Expected Awards: 1, indicating BLM anticipated making a single award.
Is there an award minimum (floor)?
Yes. The award floor is listed as $500. However, the overall structure and context indicate the opportunity was intended for one primary cooperative agreement rather than multiple smaller awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education.
What is the funding activity/category for this opportunity?
The funding activity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 20, 2012. The original and current closing date listed is July 20, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The notice indicates it was archived on September 30, 2016, and the listed closing date was July 20, 2012.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full posting was available through Grants.gov (an additional information link was provided in the notice).
Who was the point of contact for applicant questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 530-252-5338. Email: lparker@blm.gov.
How should this opportunity be understood in practical terms?
It is BLM support for LLTT to continue corridor-level planning and management work for a former railroad grade that has become an important recreation and access route. The emphasis is on coordinated long-term management of a multi-use corridor, improving sustainable public access across a sizable stretch of BLM lands, and formalizing a route that is already in use so recreation can be guided in a safer way that is more compatible with natural resource protection.
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