Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM MT NOI09 0863
Apply for BLM MT NOI09 0863
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Data Sharing in Montana" 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 Jul 28, 2009 and posted on Jul 28, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 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 $108,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Data Sharing in Montana opportunity was a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on improving cultural resource information management and access in southeast Montana. The central purpose of the project was to create a spatial (GIS-based) database, along with a supporting data dictionary, that would compile and standardize geographically referenced information representing two major categories of cultural resources: (1) all known recorded historic, archaeological, and cultural sites, and (2) all known cultural resource surveys and studies within southeast Montana. A key deliverable was not just building the database, but also providing the BLM with online access to it, implying an emphasis on usability, organization, and secure, practical access to spatial cultural resource records for management and planning needs.
This funding opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. The activity category was listed under Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), which aligns with the project goal of improving how cultural and historic resource data are documented, organized, and made available for decision-making and compliance work.
The announcement anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $108,000. The award floor was also $108,000, effectively indicating the project was structured around one funded effort at that amount rather than a range of potential award sizes. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which reduced the financial barrier for applicants and placed the primary responsibility for funding the work on the federal award.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications that might have appeared in the full text of the announcement on Grants.gov. This typically allows a wide range of potential applicants such as state or local governments, tribes, universities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified private entities, depending on the details in the full solicitation.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on July 28, 2009, and closed on August 24, 2009, with an archive date of September 30, 2009. The short window between posting and closing suggests the BLM was seeking a partner that could mobilize quickly and had existing capacity in GIS, cultural resource data standards, and database development.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Lori J. Anderson, Grants Management Officer, reachable at landerso@blm.gov, with the full announcement hosted through Grants.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): BLM Data Sharing in Montana (CFDA 15.224)
What is the BLM Data Sharing in Montana grant opportunity?
This was a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on improving cultural resource information management and access in southeast Montana.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to create a spatial (GIS-based) database, supported by a data dictionary, to compile and standardize geographically referenced cultural resource information for southeast Montana. The project emphasized practical organization and access so the information could be used for management and planning needs.
What geographic area did the project focus on?
The focus area was southeast Montana.
What types of cultural resource information were expected to be included in the database?
The database was intended to represent two major categories of cultural resources:
- All known recorded historic, archaeological, and cultural sites.
- All known cultural resource surveys and studies within southeast Montana.
What is meant by a "spatial (GIS-based) database" in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, a spatial (GIS-based) database refers to a database that organizes culturally relevant records with geographic references, enabling mapping and spatial analysis of recorded sites, surveys, and studies across southeast Montana.
What is a data dictionary, and why was it part of the deliverables?
A data dictionary is supporting documentation that defines and standardizes how the database is structured (for example, the meaning and expected format of fields). It was included as a key deliverable to help ensure consistency and usability of the compiled cultural resource information.
Was the project only about building the database?
No. A key deliverable was also providing the BLM with online access to the database. This implies the project emphasized usability, organization, and secure, practical access to spatial cultural resource records for BLM management and planning needs.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for this project?
A cooperative agreement means the BLM expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than acting only as a pass-through funder. Applicants should have been prepared to coordinate with BLM throughout the work.
What activity category was this opportunity listed under?
The activity category was listed under Natural Resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
How much funding was available?
The announcement anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $108,000.
Was there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The award floor was $108,000 and the estimated total funding amount was also $108,000, indicating the project was structured around one funded effort at that amount rather than a range of potential award sizes.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching funds were required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text on Grants.gov.
What does "unrestricted eligibility" generally mean for applicants?
Based on the description provided, unrestricted eligibility typically allows a wide range of potential applicants (for example, state or local governments, tribes, universities, nonprofit organizations, and qualified private entities), depending on the specific details in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 28, 2009, and closed on August 24, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 30, 2009.
What does the short application window suggest about the kind of applicant BLM was seeking?
The short window between posting and closing suggests the BLM was seeking a partner that could mobilize quickly and had existing capacity in GIS, cultural resource data standards, and database development.
Where was the full announcement hosted?
The full announcement was hosted through Grants.gov.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Lori J. Anderson, Grants Management Officer.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
The email provided for the point of contact was landerso@blm.gov.
What should someone do if they could not access the announcement electronically?
If someone had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the opportunity information indicates they could reach out to the listed point of contact (Lori J. Anderson) using the provided email address.
What was the overall emphasis of the deliverables beyond data compilation?
Beyond compiling and standardizing records, the deliverables emphasized online access for the BLM and implied attention to usability, organization, and secure, practical access to spatial cultural resource records for management and planning.
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