Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM ID RFA 09 0857
Apply for BLM ID RFA 09 0857
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM ID 2010 Challenge Cost Share Program New Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 31, 2009 and posted on Feb 24, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 8, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 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 Idaho 2010 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program - New Projects is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity designed to support practical, locally driven conservation and public land management work in Idaho through partnerships with non-federal entities. The central goal is to run a cost-effective, local-level program that brings BLM together with partners to carry out projects that benefit the general public and protect or enhance public resources. The program is broadly oriented toward on-the-ground stewardship and improvement activities, and it explicitly includes (but is not limited to) work that supports recreation opportunities, fish and wildlife habitat, special status plants, water quality, and the protection or enhancement of cultural sites and historical trails. In other words, it is meant to fund tangible projects that help maintain, restore, or responsibly manage public lands and related natural and cultural resources.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping away. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the listing references CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share). The announcement anticipated a relatively large number of awards, with an expected 60 awards, suggesting many projects may be funded at smaller scales rather than a few large awards.
Financially, the program listed an estimated total funding amount of $800,000. Individual awards could be up to $40,000 (the award ceiling), and the minimum award amount was listed as $0 (award floor), which generally indicates there was no formal minimum and that awards could vary depending on project scope and available funds. Notably, the notice states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Even though the program is framed around partnership and "cost share" in concept, applicants were not required by the announcement to provide a match in order to be eligible for funding under this specific posting.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, with the caveat that any additional eligibility clarifications would be contained in the full announcement text. The timeline for this posting shows it was originally posted on February 24, 2009, with an original closing date of March 31, 2009, later extended to April 8, 2009. The opportunity was set to be archived on April 30, 2009. The Grants.gov listing and full announcement were available through the link provided in the notice (www.grants.gov).
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, reachable by email at mritacco@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM Idaho 2010 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program - New Projects?
It is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity to support practical, locally driven conservation and public land management projects in Idaho. The program emphasizes partnerships with non-federal entities to carry out work that benefits the general public and protects or enhances public resources.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to run a cost-effective, local-level program that brings BLM together with partners to implement projects that benefit the public and maintain, restore, or responsibly manage public lands and related natural and cultural resources.
What types of projects does the program support?
The program is broadly oriented toward on-the-ground stewardship and improvement activities. The notice explicitly includes (but is not limited to) projects supporting recreation opportunities, fish and wildlife habitat, special status plants, water quality, and the protection or enhancement of cultural sites and historical trails.
Does the program only fund the activities listed in the announcement?
No. The announcement states the program includes, but is not limited to, the listed areas (recreation, habitat, special status plants, water quality, cultural sites, and historical trails), indicating other tangible stewardship and public land management activities may also fit if aligned with the program purpose.
What kind of award instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project rather than issuing funds with minimal agency participation.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
Is there a CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
Yes. The listing references CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $800,000.
What is the maximum award amount for an individual project?
The award ceiling was listed as $40,000 per award.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor was listed as $0, which generally indicates there was no formal minimum award size and that award amounts could vary based on project scope and available funds.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
The announcement anticipated an expected 60 awards, suggesting many projects might be funded at smaller scales rather than concentrating funds into only a few large awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this specific posting.
If the program name includes "Challenge Cost Share," why is no match required?
Based on the notice, while the program concept is framed around partnership and "cost share," the announcement for this posting specifically states that applicants were not required to provide a match to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, with the note that any additional eligibility clarifications would be contained in the full announcement text.
Where is the program focused geographically?
The opportunity is designed to support conservation and public land management work in Idaho.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed was February 24, 2009.
What was the original application deadline?
The original closing date was March 31, 2009.
Was the deadline extended?
Yes. The closing date was later extended to April 8, 2009.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was set to be archived on April 30, 2009.
Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The Grants.gov listing and the full announcement were available through the link provided in the notice at www.grants.gov.
What should someone do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
The notice provides a point of contact for those who could not access the announcement electronically: Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer.
Who is the point of contact for this opportunity?
Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, is listed as the point of contact.
How can the point of contact be reached?
The email address provided is mritacco@blm.gov.
Does this opportunity emphasize partnerships?
Yes. The opportunity is designed to support locally driven work in Idaho through partnerships with non-federal entities, bringing BLM together with partners to carry out projects that benefit the public and public resources.
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