Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00137
Apply for L12AS00137
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Colorado Northwest District Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2012 and posted on Jun 22, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 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 $150,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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 Colorado Northwest District Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00137) was a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support hazardous fuels reduction and broader vegetation management work on public lands in Colorado. The core aim was to improve ecosystem health and strengthen wildfire resilience by manipulating vegetation in ways that reduce fuel loads, help maintain healthier plant communities, and support more fire-adapted, fire-resilient landscapes. A notable emphasis of the project was workforce engagement: the opportunity specifically called for using veterans and youth crews to carry out and support on-the-ground activities, pairing natural resource outcomes with job skills development, service experience, and community benefits.
This funding was issued as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM expected substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as coordinating priorities, aligning work with district hazardous fuels plans, and collaborating on implementation details. The program fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category and was tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, indicating a focus on conservation-oriented land stewardship rather than construction or purely academic research.
The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $150,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000. The award floor was listed as $2,000, establishing the minimum size for a potential award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible, which can make participation more feasible for smaller nonprofit organizations.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. In practice, that points to organizations such as conservation corps, veteran service-oriented nonprofits, youth workforce development groups, and stewardship organizations that can field and supervise crews capable of performing vegetation and fuels work safely and effectively on BLM-administered lands.
Key dates show that this was a short-fuse solicitation. It was posted and created on June 22, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 27, 2012, and it was archived on July 30, 2012. The short application window suggests it was intended for organizations already positioned to mobilize crews and work quickly in coordination with the BLM Colorado Northwest District, likely aligned with seasonal field conditions and fuels program timelines.
For applicants needing the full instructions and application package, the announcement directed users to the application materials accessible through the posting. The listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the BLM (phone: 303-239-3605; email: rraisane@blm.gov), who could assist if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the BLM Colorado Northwest District Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00137.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This discretionary grant opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core aim is to improve ecosystem health and strengthen wildfire resilience on public lands in Colorado by manipulating vegetation to reduce hazardous fuel loads, maintain healthier plant communities, and support more fire-adapted, fire-resilient landscapes.
What types of activities does the project support?
The project supports hazardous fuels reduction and broader vegetation management work on public lands in Colorado.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended for public lands in Colorado, specifically within the BLM Colorado Northwest District context.
Is there a workforce or community engagement focus?
Yes. A notable emphasis is workforce engagement. The opportunity specifically called for using veterans and youth crews to carry out and support on-the-ground activities, combining natural resource outcomes with job skills development, service experience, and community benefits.
What funding instrument will be used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding was issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
In general terms (as described in the opportunity summary), a cooperative agreement means BLM expected substantial involvement beyond providing funds, such as coordinating priorities, aligning work with district hazardous fuels plans, and collaborating on implementation details.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA/Assistance Listing is associated with this opportunity?
It was tied to CFDA 15.231 (now commonly referenced as an Assistance Listing), Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $150,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $150,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $2,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Eligibility excluded institutions of higher education.
What kinds of nonprofits does this opportunity seem suited for?
Based on the eligibility and the workforce emphasis, it points to organizations such as conservation corps, veteran service-oriented nonprofits, youth workforce development groups, and stewardship organizations that can field and supervise crews capable of performing vegetation and fuels work safely and effectively on BLM-administered lands.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted and created on June 22, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 27, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (June 22, 2012) and closing date (June 27, 2012), the solicitation had a very short application window.
Does the short timeline suggest anything about readiness to perform?
Yes. The short-fuse solicitation suggests it was intended for organizations already positioned to mobilize crews and work quickly in coordination with BLM Colorado Northwest District priorities and timelines.
Where do applicants find the full instructions and application package?
The announcement directed users to the application materials accessible through the posting.
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at BLM.
What are the contact details for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
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