Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00189
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CO GeoCorp Internship program in the State of Colorado." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 24, 2012 and posted on Jul 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 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 $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 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 CO GeoCorp Internship program in the State of Colorado (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00189) was a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support an internship program that gives qualified candidates hands-on geoscience experience tied directly to BLM public lands management work. The basic purpose was to place one or more interns in roles where they could build practical skills in geoscience while also receiving specialized education and exposure to the BLM mission, procedures, and real-world resource management needs on public lands. Although the listing flags the activity category broadly under environment and natural resources, the category explanation notes "cultural," suggesting the internship work may have been intended to connect geoscience activities with cultural or heritage-related resource considerations that BLM commonly manages alongside natural resources.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expected to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $15,000. The award ceiling was also $15,000, while the award floor was $1,500, indicating that smaller-scoped proposals could potentially be considered but that the program was essentially designed around a modest, targeted internship effort rather than a large multi-year initiative. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to bring non-federal funds to be eligible, which can make participation more accessible for smaller nonprofit partners.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, that points toward nonprofit organizations that run workforce development, internship placement, conservation corps-style programs, or similar public-service training programs, especially those capable of recruiting, supervising, and supporting interns while coordinating closely with BLM staff. The opportunity was connected to CFDA number 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management, reinforcing that the internship was meant to support BLM resource management objectives through applied learning and on-the-ground experience.
Timing-wise, this was a very short-window announcement. It was posted and created on July 24, 2012, with an original and current closing date of July 27, 2012, and it was later archived on August 31, 2012. That quick turnaround implies the BLM may have had an immediate operational need for intern support or was working within tight internal timelines. Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package via the application tab in the original posting, indicating that key details such as the intern duty station(s), expected deliverables, reporting requirements, period of performance, and selection criteria were contained in the full announcement materials rather than the summary listing.
For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the BLM, with a phone number of 303-239-3605 and the email address rraisane@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM CO GeoCorp Internship Program (Colorado) - Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00189
What is the BLM CO GeoCorp Internship program (L12AS00189)?
This opportunity was a discretionary funding opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support an internship program in the State of Colorado. The intent was to place one or more qualified interns in hands-on geoscience roles tied directly to BLM public lands management work.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The basic purpose was to provide practical, on-the-ground geoscience experience while also giving interns specialized education and exposure to the BLM mission, procedures, and real-world resource management needs on public lands.
What types of activities were expected under this internship program?
The listing broadly categorized the work under environment and natural resources. The category explanation also notes "cultural," which suggests the internship work may have been intended to connect geoscience activities with cultural or heritage-related resource considerations that BLM often manages alongside natural resources.
What funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates that BLM expected to have substantial involvement in the project rather than issuing funds with minimal ongoing participation.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $15,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $15,000 and the award floor was $1,500. This indicates smaller-scoped proposals could potentially be considered, though the program was designed around a modest, targeted internship effort.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded.
What types of organizations did this eligibility criteria likely target?
Based on the criteria, the opportunity likely targeted nonprofit organizations capable of recruiting, supervising, and supporting interns and coordinating closely with BLM staff, such as workforce development nonprofits, internship placement programs, or conservation corps-style organizations.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was connected to CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
How does the CFDA number relate to the internship program?
The CFDA alignment reinforces that the internship was meant to support BLM resource management objectives through applied learning and practical experience relevant to environmental quality and protection/resource management activities.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted and created on July 24, 2012, and had an original (and current) closing date of July 27, 2012.
Was the application window short?
Yes. The window from posting to closing was only a few days, suggesting BLM may have had an immediate operational need for intern support or was operating under tight internal timelines.
When was the opportunity archived?
The listing was archived on August 31, 2012.
Where were applicants instructed to find the full application package and detailed instructions?
Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package via the application tab in the original posting.
What details were likely contained in the full announcement materials rather than the summary?
The summary indicates that key specifics such as intern duty station(s), expected deliverables, reporting requirements, period of performance, and selection criteria were likely included in the full announcement materials accessed through the application package.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at BLM.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
What geographic area did this opportunity focus on?
The internship program was in the State of Colorado.
Was this a large, multi-year initiative?
Based on the modest funding level and single anticipated award, the program appears designed as a targeted internship effort rather than a large multi-year initiative.
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