Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00144
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CO CANON CITY AREA MOTORIZED TRAIL MAINTENANCE" 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 Jul 26, 2012 and posted on Jul 2, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 3, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM CO CANON CITY AREA MOTORIZED TRAIL MAINTENANCE" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00144) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resources and outdoor recreation management. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The project area is on public lands managed by the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office, and the central goal is hands-on trail work that supports responsible motorized recreation while reducing damage to surrounding natural and cultural resources.
At its core, the project is intended to maintain, reconstruct, and rehabilitate motorized trails in the Canon City area. In practical terms, this kind of work often includes repairing trail surfaces, fixing erosion problems, improving drainage, restoring damaged segments, rerouting unsustainable alignments, and bringing trail routes back into a condition that can handle motorized use without causing long-term resource harm. The BLM frames the purpose in two connected outcomes: protecting resources on public lands (such as soils, vegetation, watersheds, and potentially wildlife habitat or sensitive cultural areas) and improving the quality and sustainability of motorized recreation opportunities. That pairing signals that the agency is looking for projects that balance access with stewardship, rather than simply expanding use without addressing impacts.
The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with total estimated funding of $25,000. The award ceiling was $25,000 and the award floor was $6,250, indicating proposals could be funded at different levels depending on scope and agency priorities, but the overall program budget for this announcement was capped at twenty-five thousand dollars. Importantly, the listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers the barrier to participation for applicants that may not have additional funds available for match, such as smaller organizations, local clubs, or community groups.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement under additional eligibility information. Unrestricted eligibility generally means the competition could include nonprofits, local governments, state agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and potentially for-profit entities, though the cooperative agreement format and BLM policy requirements can influence what kinds of partners are most competitive or appropriate. Applicants would have been expected to follow the detailed instructions in the full announcement package (referenced through the application materials).
Key administrative details include the posting date of July 2, 2012, with an original closing date of July 17, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of August 3, 2012. The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2012, which typically indicates it is no longer accepting applications and has moved into award/closeout status. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.225, Recreation Resource Management, which aligns with the project emphasis on maintaining recreation infrastructure and managing recreation-related impacts on public lands.
For applicants who needed help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer, reachable at ypier@blm.gov. The announcement also directed applicants to the application tab to obtain complete instructions and requirements, which would normally include details such as scope of work expectations, reporting requirements, evaluation criteria, budget guidance, and any compliance considerations tied to working on federal public lands.
FAQs: BLM CO CANON CITY AREA MOTORIZED TRAIL MAINTENANCE (L12AS00144)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CO CANON CITY AREA MOTORIZED TRAIL MAINTENANCE."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00144.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity.
What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM expects substantial involvement in the project during performance rather than only providing funding.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central goal is hands-on motorized trail work in the Canon City area that supports responsible motorized recreation while reducing damage to surrounding natural and cultural resources.
Where will the funded work take place?
The project area is on public lands managed by the BLM Royal Gorge Field Office in the Canon City area.
What kinds of activities does this funding support?
The opportunity is intended to maintain, reconstruct, and rehabilitate motorized trails. The description indicates work may include repairing trail surfaces, addressing erosion, improving drainage, restoring damaged segments, rerouting unsustainable alignments, and bringing trails back into a condition that can handle motorized use with less long-term resource harm.
What outcomes is BLM trying to achieve with this project?
The purpose is framed around two connected outcomes: (1) protecting resources on public lands (such as soils, vegetation, watersheds, and potentially wildlife habitat or sensitive cultural areas) and (2) improving the quality and sustainability of motorized recreation opportunities.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making a single award.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding amount is $25,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $25,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $6,250.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
No. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement.
What does "unrestricted eligibility" mean in practice for this opportunity?
Based on the description, unrestricted eligibility generally indicates the competition could include nonprofits, local governments, state agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and potentially for-profit entities, although the cooperative agreement format and BLM policy requirements can influence which partners are most appropriate or competitive.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was July 2, 2012.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was July 17, 2012.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to August 3, 2012.
Is this opportunity still accepting applications?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2012, which typically indicates it is no longer accepting applications.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.225.
What program area does CFDA 15.225 relate to?
It is listed as "Recreation Resource Management," aligning with the trail maintenance and recreation management focus described in the announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer. The email provided is ypier@blm.gov.
Where were applicants directed to find full instructions and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the application tab and related application materials to obtain complete instructions and requirements.
What additional details would typically be found in the full announcement package?
The announcement indicates that complete instructions and requirements would normally cover items such as scope of work expectations, reporting requirements, evaluation criteria, budget guidance, and compliance considerations tied to working on federal public lands.
What is the general focus area or category of this opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary funding opportunity focused on natural resources and outdoor recreation management.
Does the description emphasize expanding motorized use, or managing impacts?
The description emphasizes balancing access with stewardship by maintaining and rehabilitating existing motorized trails to reduce impacts and protect surrounding resources while improving recreation quality and sustainability.
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