Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00186
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Idaho Musuem Collections Management Northern Idaho Repository" 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 Jun 23, 2015 and posted on Jun 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,450.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM Idaho Musuem Collections Management Northern Idaho Repository" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00186) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding program focused on cultural resource stewardship in Idaho. The project centers on the curation and long-term collections management of archaeological and historical materials that have been obtained from public lands in northern and western Idaho. In practical terms, the work supported by this funding is about ensuring that artifacts, records, and related documentation from BLM-managed lands are properly cared for, organized, and maintained in a repository setting so they remain accessible, stable, and usable for future research, compliance needs, and public benefit.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient should expect an active partnership with BLM rather than a simple pass-through grant. Cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal involvement, such as coordination on work planning, standards, reporting, and oversight related to how collections are handled and curated. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.224, Cultural Resource Management, which aligns it with federal cultural heritage responsibilities and the management of archaeological and historic resources on public lands.
Funding for the announcement lists an estimated total of $50,000, with an award ceiling of $30,450 and an award floor of $0. The expectation is for a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating BLM intended to fund one primary partner to carry out the curation-related scope described in the announcement. No cost sharing or matching funds are required, which reduces the financial barrier for eligible applicants and indicates that the federal funds could cover the project costs up to the awarded amount, subject to the approved budget and agreement terms.
Eligibility is limited to state governments. That restriction suggests BLM was seeking a state-level partner, such as a state agency or a state-operated museum/repository system, to manage or support repository functions for these collections. The geographic focus is explicitly northern and western Idaho, and the collections are specifically those obtained from public lands, which in this context means lands under federal management where cultural resources are discovered, excavated, or otherwise collected in accordance with applicable laws and permits.
The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2015, with an original and current closing date of August 12, 2015, and an archive date of September 12, 2015. While those dates indicate the opportunity is historical and no longer open, the listing provides a clear snapshot of BLM's intent: to support professional curation and collections management activities for archaeological and historical holdings associated with federal lands in Idaho. Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package via the listing's application materials. For access issues or administrative questions, the point of contact was Christine Shaver, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management, reachable at (208) 373-3817 or cshaver@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM Idaho Musuem Collections Management Northern Idaho Repository."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00186.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main purpose of the project funding?
The funding supports curation and long-term museum/repository collections management for archaeological and historical materials obtained from public lands in northern and western Idaho. The focus is on ensuring artifacts, records, and related documentation are properly cared for, organized, maintained, and kept accessible for future research, compliance needs, and public benefit.
What kinds of materials are included in the collections work?
The project centers on archaeological and historical materials, along with associated records and documentation, that were obtained from BLM-managed public lands in northern and western Idaho.
What does "collections management" mean in this context?
In practical terms, it refers to professional repository-level care of collections, including organizing and maintaining artifacts and associated documentation so they remain stable, usable, and accessible over the long term.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement, and how is it different from a typical grant?
A cooperative agreement involves active partnership with BLM rather than a simple pass-through award. The selected recipient should expect substantial federal involvement such as coordination on work planning, standards, reporting, and oversight related to how collections are handled and curated.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.224, Cultural Resource Management.
How much funding is available?
The announcement lists an estimated total of $50,000.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is $30,450.
What is the award floor (minimum award amount)?
The award floor is $0.
How many awards was BLM expecting to make?
BLM indicated an expectation of a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching funds are required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Does the eligibility restriction suggest any likely types of applicants?
Based on the listing, BLM was seeking a state-level partner, such as a state agency or a state-operated museum/repository system, to manage or support repository functions for these collections.
What is the geographic focus of the funded work?
The geographic focus is northern and western Idaho.
Where did the collections come from?
The collections are described as archaeological and historical materials obtained from public lands, specifically lands under federal management (BLM-managed lands) in northern and western Idaho.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 23, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is August 12, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is September 12, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listed closing and archive dates indicate this is a historical opportunity and is no longer accepting applications.
How were applicants instructed to apply?
Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package via the listing's application materials.
Who is the point of contact for administrative or access questions?
The point of contact listed is Christine Shaver, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: (208) 373-3817
Email: cshaver@blm.gov
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