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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CA Rare Bat Colonies in Abandoned Mines Continuation" 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 Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 8, 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 $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "BLM CA Rare Bat Colonies in Abandoned Mines - Continuation" (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00142) is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. It was posted on July 23, 2013, with an application deadline of August 8, 2013, and it later archived on October 1, 2018. The opportunity is designed specifically as a continuation of ongoing work previously funded under agreement L09AC15660, which was set to expire on September 30, 2013, meaning it is essentially intended to keep an existing, established conservation effort active rather than start a brand-new program.
The core purpose of the project is to support bat conservation on BLM-managed public lands in California by protecting and restoring habitat associated with abandoned mine lands that have become important bat roosting sites. Many bat species rely on abandoned mines as substitutes for natural caves, using them for day roosts, hibernation, or maternity colonies. At the same time, these sites can pose serious hazards to people who enter them, and repeated disturbance can cause bats to abandon roosts or suffer stress during critical life stages. This project focuses on addressing both issues together: conserving regionally significant bat colonies that are considered management priorities while also improving public safety and reducing unauthorized entry.
A central activity described in the announcement is the installation of wildlife-friendly (bat-compatible) gates at abandoned mine entrances. These structures are designed to block or discourage human access without preventing bats from flying in and out or disrupting airflow and internal conditions that bats need. In practical terms, the work helps preserve "noteworthy resource values" on public lands by keeping sensitive roosting habitat functional, limiting disturbance, and reducing the likelihood that mines recognized as significant bat habitat will be damaged, altered, or rendered unusable. The project is framed as a conservation management partnership, with the Maturango Museum assisting the BLM in managing wildlife conservation resources, reflecting the cooperative agreement structure where the recipient is expected to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work alongside the agency.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at $450,000 total, with an award ceiling of $450,000 and an award floor of $500, and the BLM expected to make a single award. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), aligning with the continuation nature of the effort and the stated partnership role of a nonprofit organization in supporting on-the-ground conservation actions.
For applicants or parties seeking the full announcement details at the time, the listing pointed to Grants.gov as the additional information source. The contact listed for access issues or questions was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CA Rare Bat Colonies in Abandoned Mines - Continuation."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00142.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What CFDA program is this associated with?
The listing is under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 8, 2013.
Is this grant opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on October 1, 2018.
Is this opportunity intended for a brand-new project or an existing one?
This opportunity is designed specifically as a continuation of ongoing work previously funded under agreement L09AC15660. It is intended to keep an established conservation effort active rather than start a brand-new program.
What prior agreement is this described as continuing?
The announcement references ongoing work previously funded under agreement L09AC15660, which was set to expire on September 30, 2013.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support bat conservation on BLM-managed public lands in California by protecting and restoring habitat associated with abandoned mine lands that have become important bat roosting sites.
Why focus on abandoned mines for bat conservation?
Many bat species rely on abandoned mines as substitutes for natural caves, using them for day roosts, hibernation, or maternity colonies.
What problems does the project aim to address besides wildlife conservation?
The project also addresses public safety and unauthorized entry. Abandoned mines can pose serious hazards to people, and repeated human disturbance can cause bats to abandon roosts or experience stress during sensitive life stages.
What is a key on-the-ground activity mentioned in the announcement?
A central activity is the installation of wildlife-friendly (bat-compatible) gates at abandoned mine entrances.
What are wildlife-friendly (bat-compatible) mine gates intended to do?
They are designed to block or discourage human access without preventing bats from flying in and out or disrupting airflow and internal conditions that bats need.
How does gating mines relate to protecting "noteworthy resource values"?
By limiting disturbance and unauthorized access, the work helps keep sensitive roosting habitat functional and reduces the likelihood that mines recognized as significant bat habitat will be damaged, altered, or rendered unusable.
What kind of award instrument is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does the cooperative agreement structure imply about roles?
The project is framed as a conservation management partnership in which the recipient is expected to have substantial involvement in carrying out the work alongside the BLM.
Which organization is mentioned as assisting the BLM?
The Maturango Museum is described as assisting the BLM in managing wildlife conservation resources.
How much funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding was $450,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $450,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $500.
How many awards did the BLM expect to make?
The BLM expected to make a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement details?
The listing pointed to Grants.gov as the source for additional information and full announcement details.
Who was listed as the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
What contact information was provided?
Phone: 530-252-5338
Email: lparker@blm.gov
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