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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CALIFORNIA CESU California State University Chico Research Foundation (CSUC, RF) Internships and Technical Assistance with Outdoor Recreation Programs" 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 Sep 6, 2011 and posted on Sep 6, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 2011. (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: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM CALIFORNIA CESU California State University Chico Research Foundation (CSUC, RF) Internships and Technical Assistance with Outdoor Recreation Programs opportunity was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement designed to support outdoor recreation work on BLM-managed public lands in California by placing CSU, Chico students into internship and technical assistance roles. The core purpose was to build capacity for BLM recreation programs by leveraging student talent from CSU, Chico, primarily targeting undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Recreation and Parks Management and graduate students in the Professional Science Masters Program, while also allowing participation by students from other CSU, Chico departments when their skills matched BLM technical or scientific needs. The assistance was structured to translate academic training into practical, field-relevant experience while delivering tangible products and support for BLM recreation planning and operations.
The scope of supported work was broad and focused on outdoor recreation management projects. Activities could include outdoor recreation planning and on-the-ground recreation activity management, along with park and protected areas management tasks. The announcement also highlighted scenic byways planning, community engagement, and youth development, reflecting an emphasis on public-facing recreation services and partnerships. It specifically included off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation work, which often involves route planning, visitor education, and balancing recreation access with resource protection. In addition, it covered interpretive content and communications, media planning, and graphic design services, indicating the program was not limited to traditional natural resource fieldwork but also included public communication, visitor information, and design-oriented deliverables. Another explicit area was support for the design, implementation, or evaluation of recreation fees and special recreation permits (SRPs), which are key tools BLM uses to manage certain recreation uses, recover costs, and administer commercial or organized activities on public lands.
Administratively, the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expected an active partnership role rather than a simple pass-through grant. The funding activity category was Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $500. No cost sharing or matching was required. Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the CSU, Chico Research Foundation role as the intended partner within the California CESU framework.
The opportunity was posted and created on September 6, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 21, 2011, and it was later archived on July 1, 2012. The listed point of contact for access issues was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 and lparker@blm.gov. The additional information link referenced Grants.gov, where the full announcement and application materials would have been available during the open period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "BLM CALIFORNIA CESU California State University Chico Research Foundation (CSUC, RF) Internships and Technical Assistance with Outdoor Recreation Programs" opportunity?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on supporting outdoor recreation work on BLM-managed public lands in California by placing CSU, Chico students into internship and technical assistance roles. The intent was to strengthen (build capacity for) BLM recreation programs while giving students practical, field-relevant experience tied to their academic training.
What was the core purpose of this funding announcement?
The core purpose was to build capacity for BLM recreation programs by leveraging student talent from CSU, Chico. The assistance was designed to translate academic training into real-world experience while producing tangible products and support for BLM recreation planning and operations.
What types of roles were supported (internships vs. technical assistance)?
The announcement supported placing CSU, Chico students into internships and technical assistance roles. Both were aimed at helping BLM with outdoor recreation management needs while giving students applied experience connected to BLM recreation planning and operational work.
Who was the intended student audience for placements?
The opportunity primarily targeted undergraduate and graduate students in CSU, Chico's Department of Recreation and Parks Management and graduate students in the Professional Science Masters Program. It also allowed participation by students from other CSU, Chico departments if their skills matched BLM technical or scientific needs.
Could students from departments outside Recreation and Parks Management participate?
Yes. Students from other CSU, Chico departments could participate when their skills aligned with BLM technical or scientific needs, as described in the announcement.
What kinds of projects and activities were within the scope of supported work?
The scope was broad and centered on outdoor recreation management projects. Activities could include outdoor recreation planning, on-the-ground recreation activity management, and park and protected areas management tasks.
Did the opportunity include public-facing work like community engagement or youth development?
Yes. The announcement highlighted scenic byways planning, community engagement, and youth development, reflecting an emphasis on public-facing recreation services and partnerships.
Was off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation work included?
Yes. The announcement specifically included OHV recreation work. It noted this area often involves route planning, visitor education, and balancing recreation access with resource protection.
Did the scope include communications, media, or design work?
Yes. It explicitly included interpretive content and communications, media planning, and graphic design services. The program was not limited to traditional natural resource fieldwork and also covered visitor information and design-oriented deliverables.
Did the opportunity support work related to recreation fees or special recreation permits (SRPs)?
Yes. Another explicit area of support was the design, implementation, or evaluation of recreation fees and special recreation permits (SRPs), which are tools BLM uses to manage certain recreation uses, recover costs, and administer commercial or organized activities on public lands.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. This indicates BLM expected an active partnership role rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What was the funding activity category and CFDA number?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources. The CFDA number listed was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
How many awards were expected, and what was the estimated total funding?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $100,000, and the award floor was $500.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This aligns with the CSU, Chico Research Foundation role as the intended partner within the California CESU framework.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on September 6, 2011. The original and current closing date was September 21, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on July 1, 2012.
Where would applicants have found the full announcement and application materials?
The additional information link referenced Grants.gov, where the full announcement and application materials would have been available during the open period.
Who was the point of contact for access issues, and how could they be reached?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer. The phone number provided was 530-252-5338, and the email address provided was lparker@blm.gov.
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