Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00223
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources 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 Aug 11, 2011 and posted on Aug 11, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 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 $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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 BLM CO GeoCorp Internship program in the State of Colorado (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00223) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support an internship focused on geology and paleontology work on public lands in Colorado. The core purpose of the project is twofold: to give a qualified intern meaningful, hands-on geologic work experience, and to provide direct support to the BLM Minerals program by helping the agency locate, document, and manage paleontological resources within a BLM field office area. In practical terms, the internship is structured around field and office activities that contribute to resource inventory and protection, along with public-facing education and monitoring responsibilities tied to paleontological resources.
The work supported by this opportunity centers on identifying and recording paleontological resources, which can include surveying areas where fossils or fossil-bearing formations are known or suspected to occur, documenting site information, and helping maintain or improve records used for land management decisions. The announcement also emphasizes paleontological education and monitoring, meaning the intern may help with outreach or interpretive efforts and may assist in observing or checking sites to help reduce impacts to sensitive resources. Because the opportunity is framed as support to the BLM Minerals program, the internship is positioned to contribute to broader land stewardship and environmental quality goals by improving the agency's understanding of paleontological assets and helping integrate that information into resource management.
This funding opportunity was posted on August 11, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2011, and an archive date of September 29, 2011. The program anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The estimated total funding available was $75,000, with an award ceiling of $75,000 and an award floor of $1,200. The listing indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to contribute some portion of project costs or matching resources as part of the proposed budget, consistent with the full announcement instructions.
The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA number referenced is 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity unless the full announcement included additional limitations or clarifications. In many cases, cooperative agreements of this type involve substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating, guiding, or collaborating on the project, which fits an internship model where BLM staff would likely help define work priorities, provide technical oversight, and ensure deliverables align with management needs.
For applicants needing the complete requirements, instructions, and application package, the notice directs users to the application materials linked within the full announcement. The point of contact provided for access or questions was Ruth Raisanen, Contracting Officer, reachable by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at ruthannraisanen@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM CO GeoCorp Internship program (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00223)?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support an internship focused on geology and paleontology work on public lands in the State of Colorado.
What is the main purpose of this grant-funded internship?
The project has two core purposes: (1) to give a qualified intern meaningful, hands-on geologic work experience, and (2) to provide direct support to the BLM Minerals program by helping locate, document, and manage paleontological resources within a BLM field office area in Colorado.
What types of work would the internship support?
The work described includes a mix of field and office activities that contribute to paleontological resource inventory and protection. The announcement highlights identifying and recording paleontological resources, documenting site information, maintaining or improving records used for land management decisions, and supporting paleontological education and monitoring activities.
Is the internship focused more on geology, paleontology, or both?
It is framed as a geology and paleontology internship, with the described duties emphasizing paleontological resources (for example, surveying fossil-bearing formations, documenting sites, and supporting monitoring and education related to fossils on public lands).
Where will the internship activities take place?
The opportunity is specific to the State of Colorado and is tied to work on public lands within a BLM field office area. The notice does not name a specific field office in the summary provided.
What does "identifying and recording paleontological resources" mean in this opportunity?
Based on the description, it can include surveying areas where fossils or fossil-bearing formations are known or suspected to occur, documenting site information, and helping maintain or improve the records that BLM uses in making land management decisions.
What does "paleontological education and monitoring" involve?
The announcement indicates the intern may help with outreach or interpretive efforts (education) and may assist in observing or checking sites (monitoring) to help reduce impacts to sensitive paleontological resources.
How does this internship support the BLM Minerals program?
The internship is positioned to provide direct support by improving the agency's ability to locate, document, and manage paleontological resources in a field office area, which helps integrate resource information into land stewardship and management decisions.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement. Cooperative agreements typically involve substantial involvement by the federal agency in coordinating, guiding, or collaborating on the project, which aligns with an internship model where BLM staff would likely provide technical oversight and help define work priorities.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding available was $75,000. The award ceiling was $75,000 and the award floor was $1,200.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The listing indicates there is a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute some portion of project costs or matching resources, consistent with the full announcement instructions.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA program is referenced for this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced is 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity unless the full announcement included additional limitations or clarifications.
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on August 11, 2011. The original and current closing date was August 30, 2011.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date listed is September 29, 2011.
Where can applicants find the complete application requirements and package?
The notice directs users to the application materials linked within the full announcement for the complete requirements, instructions, and application package.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The point of contact listed is Ruth Raisanen, Contracting Officer. Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: ruthannraisanen@blm.gov.
What federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What are the expected outcomes or benefits of the project?
The stated outcomes include providing a qualified intern with hands-on geologic experience and improving BLM's ability to inventory, document, manage, and protect paleontological resources, including through records improvements and education/monitoring activities tied to sensitive sites.
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