Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00338

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM CO Statewide GSA GeoCorps Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2014 and posted on Sep 15, 2014.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • The Geological Society of America GeoCorps Program
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Opportunity Summary:

The BLM CO Statewide GSA GeoCorps Program (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00338) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources category. Its purpose was to fund an internship program that would place qualified geoscience candidates into positions where they could gain real-world, hands-on experience while also receiving specialized education connected to BLM programs that manage paleontological and geologic resources. In practical terms, the grant was meant to support internship opportunities that help develop the next generation of geoscience professionals while also advancing BLM priorities related to the stewardship, documentation, and interpretation of geologic and fossil resources on public lands.

Funding for the opportunity was limited to a single expected award, with an estimated total program funding level of $200,000. The anticipated award size ranged from a floor of $100,000 up to a ceiling of $200,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The assistance listing reference tied to the opportunity was CFDA 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), which aligns with the paleontological and geologic resource management focus described in the announcement.

Eligibility was narrowly defined. Rather than being broadly open to universities, nonprofits, or state and local governments in general, the eligible applicant identified in the announcement was the Geological Society of America (GSA) GeoCorps Program, referenced under the listing of eligible applicants and the accompanying eligibility information. This indicates the BLM intended this funding to support or expand the existing GeoCorps internship pipeline administered through GSA, instead of running a fully open competition among many different organizations.

Timing-wise, the notice was posted and created on September 15, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 18, 2014, and it was archived on September 30, 2014. That short application window is consistent with a targeted opportunity aimed at a specific partner organization. The announcement also referenced an "Application" tab for full instructions and included a point of contact for access issues: Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer, at ypier@blm.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the BLM CO Statewide GSA GeoCorps Program funding opportunity?

The BLM CO Statewide GSA GeoCorps Program (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00338) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity issued as a cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources category. It was designed to fund an internship program connected to BLM work managing paleontological and geologic resources.

What was the main purpose of this grant?

The purpose was to support an internship program that places qualified geoscience candidates into real-world, hands-on positions while also providing specialized education tied to BLM programs. The focus was on stewardship, documentation, and interpretation of geologic and fossil resources on public lands, while helping develop the next generation of geoscience professionals.

What types of activities did the opportunity support?

Based on the description, the opportunity supported internship placements and related specialized education associated with BLM programs that manage paleontological and geologic resources. The practical outcomes emphasized advancing BLM priorities for managing, documenting, stewarding, and interpreting geologic and fossil resources on public lands.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number was L14AS00338.

Which federal agency issued this opportunity?

The opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

Was this a grant or a cooperative agreement?

It was issued as a cooperative agreement.

What funding category was this opportunity listed under?

It was listed under the Natural Resources category.

How many awards were expected?

Funding was limited to a single expected award.

What was the estimated total program funding?

The estimated total program funding level was $200,000.

What was the expected award size range?

The anticipated award amount ranged from a floor of $100,000 to a ceiling of $200,000.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient was not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.

What assistance listing (CFDA) was associated with this opportunity?

The assistance listing reference tied to the opportunity was CFDA 15.224, described as Cultural Resource Management.

How does CFDA 15.224 relate to this program?

The CFDA reference aligns with the opportunity's focus on paleontological and geologic resource management, which is closely connected to cultural resource management activities on public lands.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was narrowly defined. The eligible applicant identified in the announcement was the Geological Society of America (GSA) GeoCorps Program.

Were universities, nonprofits, or state and local governments broadly eligible?

Not based on the information provided. The announcement identified the Geological Society of America (GSA) GeoCorps Program as the eligible applicant, indicating the opportunity was not broadly open to other organizations.

Does the eligibility language suggest a targeted partnership?

Yes. The eligibility details indicate BLM intended the funding to support or expand the existing GeoCorps internship pipeline administered through GSA, rather than running a fully open competition among many organizations.

When was the opportunity posted?

The notice was posted (and created) on September 15, 2014.

What was the application deadline?

The original and current closing date was September 18, 2014.

Why was the application window so short?

The information provided notes that the short window is consistent with a targeted opportunity aimed at a specific partner organization (the GSA GeoCorps Program).

When was the opportunity archived?

It was archived on September 30, 2014.

Where were full application instructions located?

The announcement referenced an "Application" tab for full instructions.

Who was the point of contact for access issues?

The point of contact listed for access issues was Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer, at ypier@blm.gov.

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