Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00002
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA NW Nevada Wilderness Protection Projects" 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 Nov 25, 2013 and posted on Nov 25, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 30, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 NW Nevada Wilderness Protection Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00002) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support hands-on stewardship of wilderness areas and Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) in northwestern Nevada. The work is centered on lands managed within the boundaries of the BLM Surprise Field Office (SFO) and Eagle Lake Field Office (ELFO). The main purpose is to protect wilderness character and ecological values by pairing BLM staff oversight with a nonprofit partner that can mobilize a strong volunteer base to help monitor conditions, carry out restoration, and address on-the-ground stewardship needs in remote areas.
The program is structured as a cooperative effort rather than a simple pass-through award. That means project activities are expected to be designed and implemented jointly with BLM, with coordination throughout planning and field execution. A key expectation is that the recipient will help generate, compile, and share resource data and monitoring information with BLM. In practice, this is meant to expand BLM capacity in difficult-to-reach landscapes by using organized volunteer crews and nonprofit coordination to complete stewardship tasks that might otherwise be delayed due to staffing and distance.
Project locations include BLM-managed WSAs and designated wilderness areas associated with the SFO and ELFO, with examples listed directly in the announcement. These include, but are not limited to: Wall Canyon WSA, Massacre Rim WSA, Sheldon Contiguous WSA, Buffalo Hills WSA, Dry Valley Rim WSA, Twin Peaks WSA, Poodle Mountains WSA, Five Springs WSA, High Rock Canyon Wilderness, Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness, and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness. The announcement emphasizes that areas needing attention will be identified, then specific projects will be planned and carried out, which suggests the scope can include multiple sites and tasks as priorities are refined in coordination with BLM. The source text also references additional detail for Surprise Field Office projects (noted as “see page 21 for Surprise FO projects”), implying a more specific project list or work plan elements exist in the full announcement package.
A notable resource concern highlighted in the opportunity is wildlife habitat, particularly preliminary priority habitat (PPH) for greater sage-grouse, along with other priority wildlife species. This indicates the stewardship and restoration work is not only about maintaining wilderness character, but also about protecting habitat values and reducing impacts that could affect sensitive species. While the announcement does not spell out every task type in the excerpt provided, the described goals of protecting, restoring, and monitoring wilderness and WSA lands commonly align with activities such as condition monitoring, site inventories, light restoration, and volunteer-supported field stewardship under BLM guidance.
In terms of funding, the opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $500. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). Eligible applicants are nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting and creation date were November 25, 2013, with an original and current closing date of December 30, 2013, and the opportunity was archived December 1, 2018.
The announcement also indicates an intended or especially suitable partner profile: a nonprofit with a large volunteer base and a strong presence or capacity to operate in remote areas of California and Nevada, with Friends of Nevada Wilderness referenced as a logical partner due to geography and mission alignment. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, at 530-252-5338 or lparker@blm.gov. The Additional Information link is provided through Grants.gov.
FAQs: BLM CA NW Nevada Wilderness Protection Projects (L14AS00002)
What is the BLM CA NW Nevada Wilderness Protection Projects grant?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00002) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support hands-on stewardship of wilderness areas and Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) in northwestern Nevada. The goal is to protect wilderness character and ecological values through coordinated field stewardship, restoration, and monitoring work.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is a cooperative agreement, not a simple pass-through grant. The work is expected to be planned and carried out jointly with BLM, with BLM providing staff oversight and ongoing coordination during planning and field execution.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The purpose is to protect wilderness character and ecological values by pairing BLM oversight with a nonprofit partner that can mobilize volunteers to monitor conditions, carry out restoration, and address on-the-ground stewardship needs in remote areas.
Who is the federal awarding agency?
The awarding agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Which BLM offices are associated with the project areas?
The work is centered on lands managed within the boundaries of the BLM Surprise Field Office (SFO) and the Eagle Lake Field Office (ELFO).
Where will projects take place?
Projects will take place on BLM-managed Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs) and designated wilderness areas associated with the Surprise Field Office and Eagle Lake Field Office in northwestern Nevada.
Which specific WSAs and wilderness areas are mentioned as examples?
Examples listed in the announcement include (but are not limited to): Wall Canyon WSA, Massacre Rim WSA, Sheldon Contiguous WSA, Buffalo Hills WSA, Dry Valley Rim WSA, Twin Peaks WSA, Poodle Mountains WSA, Five Springs WSA, High Rock Canyon Wilderness, Little High Rock Canyon Wilderness, and East Fork High Rock Canyon Wilderness.
Are projects limited only to the sites listed?
No. The announcement indicates the listed areas are examples ("include, but are not limited to"). It also notes that areas needing attention will be identified and then specific projects will be planned and carried out as priorities are refined in coordination with BLM.
What kinds of activities are expected under this cooperative agreement?
Based on the stated goals, expected work includes hands-on stewardship such as monitoring conditions, carrying out restoration, and addressing on-the-ground wilderness and WSA stewardship needs in remote areas, with BLM guidance and oversight.
Is the recipient expected to collect or share data with BLM?
Yes. A key expectation is that the recipient will help generate, compile, and share resource data and monitoring information with BLM.
How does this program help BLM?
The program is intended to expand BLM capacity in difficult-to-reach landscapes by using organized volunteer crews and nonprofit coordination to complete stewardship tasks that might otherwise be delayed due to staffing limits and the remoteness of the sites.
Is wildlife habitat a focus of this opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity highlights wildlife habitat as a notable resource concern, including preliminary priority habitat (PPH) for greater sage-grouse, along with other priority wildlife species.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management).
How many awards does BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $500.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The posting and creation date were November 25, 2013, the closing date was December 30, 2013, and the opportunity was archived on December 1, 2018.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted/created on November 25, 2013, and the original and current closing date was December 30, 2013.
What does it mean that this is a "discretionary" cooperative agreement?
In this context, it means the award is not automatic or formula-based; it is offered at the agency's discretion, and the project is structured to be collaboratively designed and implemented with BLM involvement.
What kind of partner does BLM appear to be looking for?
The announcement suggests an especially suitable partner would be a nonprofit with a large volunteer base and a strong presence or capacity to operate in remote areas of California and Nevada. Friends of Nevada Wilderness is referenced as a logical partner due to geography and mission alignment.
Where can applicants find additional information about the opportunity?
An Additional Information link is provided through Grants.gov.
Who is the contact person for questions?
The listed contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer. Phone: 530-252-5338. Email: lparker@blm.gov.
Does the announcement reference more detailed project lists or plans?
Yes. The source text references additional detail for Surprise Field Office projects (noted as "see page 21 for Surprise FO projects"), which implies more specific project list or work plan elements exist in the full announcement package.
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