Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM CO NOI 09 946
Apply for BLM CO NOI 09 946
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CO SJPL/CANM Educational and Volunteer Opportunities within Southwest 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 8, 2009 and posted on Jul 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 17, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $168,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $168,000.00 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 SJPL/CANM Educational and Volunteer Opportunities within Southwest Colorado" grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BLM CO NOI 09 946) is a Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior discretionary funding announcement focused on delivering educational and volunteer-based public service work in Southwest Colorado. The basic purpose is to support projects that put volunteers to work on resource stewardship and public service activities, helping care for and improve public lands while also building public understanding and engagement through educational components. The funding is issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the agency expects to be substantially involved during the project period (for example, coordinating priorities, providing technical guidance, or collaborating on implementation) rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
The program falls under CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management, and is categorized by the agency as "Educational and Volunteer." In practical terms, the opportunity is meant to back efforts that combine hands-on stewardship with public-facing service or learning opportunities. While the announcement text provided is brief, the stated emphasis on "resource stewardship and public service projects through the use of volunteers" points to activities commonly associated with BLM volunteer programs in the region, such as trail and recreation site maintenance, habitat improvement or restoration work, cleanup events, visitor services support, interpretive or outdoor education projects, and other on-the-ground efforts that protect natural and cultural resources while improving visitor experience. The geographic focus is explicitly Southwest Colorado, and the title suggests a connection to the San Juan Public Lands area and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, so projects would typically align with the management goals and on-the-ground needs of those BLM units.
The opportunity anticipated a single award ("Expected Awards: 1") with an estimated total funding amount of $168,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $168,000, indicating the maximum potential award size under this posting, while the award floor is $2,500, signaling that smaller proposals could have been considered if they fit the program goals. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility, although applicants often still contribute partner resources, volunteer time, or in-kind support as part of a competitive proposal depending on program expectations.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education. That means eligible applicants would typically include charitable nonprofit organizations such as friends groups, conservation corps-type nonprofits (if organized as 501(c)(3)), volunteer or stewardship associations, or other community-based organizations capable of recruiting, training, managing, and supporting volunteers for field-based public land projects. Since the instrument is a cooperative agreement, the selected nonprofit would usually be expected to demonstrate strong capacity for volunteer coordination, risk management and safety practices, field logistics, partnerships with land managers, and an ability to track and report outcomes like volunteer hours, sites improved, educational reach, and stewardship results.
Applications were accepted through Grants.gov, and the posting timeline indicates it was created and posted on July 8, 2009, with an original and current closing date of July 17, 2009, and an archive date of August 17, 2009. The short application window suggests this may have been a targeted funding need or a time-sensitive cooperative agreement opportunity. For access issues or assistance with the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at rraisane@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM CO SJPL/CANM Educational and Volunteer Opportunities within Southwest Colorado (BLM CO NOI 09 946)
What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "BLM CO SJPL/CANM Educational and Volunteer Opportunities within Southwest Colorado." The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM CO NOI 09 946.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM), U.S. Department of the Interior discretionary funding announcement.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to support projects that put volunteers to work on resource stewardship and public service activities in Southwest Colorado, while also building public understanding and engagement through educational components.
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding is issued as a cooperative agreement. This generally means BLM expects to be substantially involved during the project period (for example, coordinating priorities, providing technical guidance, or collaborating on implementation), rather than providing a pass-through grant with minimal federal involvement.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
How is the opportunity categorized by the agency?
BLM categorizes the opportunity as "Educational and Volunteer."
What kinds of projects are intended to be supported?
Based on the stated emphasis on "resource stewardship and public service projects through the use of volunteers," the opportunity is aimed at efforts that combine hands-on stewardship with public-facing service and/or learning. Examples commonly associated with BLM volunteer efforts in the region include trail and recreation site maintenance, habitat improvement or restoration work, cleanup events, visitor services support, interpretive or outdoor education projects, and other on-the-ground work that protects natural and cultural resources while improving visitor experience.
Where must projects take place?
The geographic focus is explicitly Southwest Colorado.
Does the opportunity appear connected to specific BLM units?
Yes. The title suggests a connection to the San Juan Public Lands area and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. Projects would typically align with the management goals and on-the-ground needs of those BLM units.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $168,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $168,000, indicating the maximum potential award size under this posting.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $2,500, indicating that smaller proposals could have been considered if they fit the program goals.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
What types of organizations might qualify under the eligibility rules?
Eligible applicants would typically include charitable nonprofit organizations such as friends groups, conservation corps-type nonprofits (if organized as 501(c)(3)), volunteer or stewardship associations, and other community-based organizations capable of recruiting, training, managing, and supporting volunteers for field-based public land projects.
What capabilities are especially important for an applicant under a cooperative agreement?
Because the award instrument is a cooperative agreement and the projects are volunteer-driven and field-based, the selected nonprofit would generally be expected to show capacity for volunteer coordination, risk management and safety practices, field logistics, partnerships with land managers, and the ability to track and report outcomes (such as volunteer hours, sites improved, educational reach, and stewardship results).
How were applications submitted?
Applications were accepted through Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting timeline indicates it was created and posted on July 8, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is July 17, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is listed as August 17, 2009.
What does the short application window suggest?
The short period between the posting date (July 8, 2009) and closing date (July 17, 2009) suggests it may have been a targeted funding need or a time-sensitive cooperative agreement opportunity.
Who can be contacted for access issues or help with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Ruth A. Raisanen. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
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