Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00069
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM National Aquatic Monitoring Center" 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 Apr 23, 2013 and posted on Apr 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $412,000.00 in funding.
- 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 National Aquatic Monitoring Center (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00069) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary cooperative agreement focused on aquatic resource monitoring and natural resource management on public lands. The opportunity was released in April 2013 to continue work previously supported under BLM Cooperative Agreement No. PAA080002, which was set to expire in September 2013. The central purpose is to keep the National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) operating as a technical and scientific hub that supports BLM and partner agencies by providing consistent, defensible analysis of aquatic macroinvertebrate samples and by strengthening the overall quality of aquatic monitoring programs.
At its core, the program funds systematic laboratory processing, analysis, and reporting of aquatic macroinvertebrate data, which are commonly used indicators of water and habitat condition in streams and rivers. By standardizing how samples are handled and interpreted, NAMC helps agencies compare conditions across sites and over time, detect trends, and make better-informed management decisions. The announcement also emphasizes that NAMC is not only a service provider but a capacity-builder: it encourages and fosters scientifically sound monitoring approaches, helping ensure that monitoring on public lands is credible, repeatable, and useful for resource management.
A major theme of this opportunity is education and workforce development tied to Utah State Universitys (USU) mission of education, research, and extension. BLM describes the cooperative agreement as a way to employ and train students while also creating opportunities for faculty and other university researchers to tackle program-related research questions in collaboration with BLM. In practical terms, the grant supports hands-on learning that goes beyond classroom instruction, giving students real experience with aquatic resource assessment and management issues relevant to federal lands. The stated intent is to build student understanding and appreciation of natural resources and to spark interest in natural resource careers, essentially using the monitoring center as both a research/service platform and a training pipeline.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity planned for a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $3,000,000. The listed award floor and ceiling are both $412,000, indicating the anticipated annual or initial award amount under this particular posting, with the larger total likely reflecting continuation funding or an overall multi-year expectation tied to the ongoing program. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open), subject to any additional eligibility details in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Key dates included a posted and creation date of April 23, 2013, with an application deadline of May 13, 2013. The opportunity was archived September 30, 2013. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov), or Andrea J. Ramos, Contracting Officer (801-539-4145, aramos@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): BLM National Aquatic Monitoring Center (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00069)
What is the BLM National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) funding opportunity?
This opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00069) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary cooperative agreement focused on aquatic resource monitoring and natural resource management on public lands. Its primary goal is to keep the National Aquatic Monitoring Center (NAMC) operating as a technical and scientific hub that supports BLM and partner agencies.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to maintain NAMC as a consistent, defensible source of laboratory processing, analysis, and reporting for aquatic macroinvertebrate samples, and to strengthen the overall quality of aquatic monitoring programs used for management decisions on public lands.
Why was this opportunity released in April 2013?
The opportunity was released in April 2013 to continue work that had previously been supported under BLM Cooperative Agreement No. PAA080002, which was scheduled to expire in September 2013.
What kinds of work or activities does the program fund?
It funds systematic laboratory processing, analysis, and reporting of aquatic macroinvertebrate data. The intent is to standardize how samples are handled and interpreted so agencies can compare conditions across sites and over time, detect trends, and use monitoring results in natural resource management.
What are aquatic macroinvertebrates and why are they important here?
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are commonly used indicators of water and habitat condition in streams and rivers. In this program, macroinvertebrate samples are analyzed to help assess aquatic conditions, track changes over time, and support defensible, repeatable monitoring outcomes.
How does NAMC help improve aquatic monitoring programs?
NAMC supports consistent and defensible analysis and emphasizes standardization in sample processing and interpretation. This strengthens monitoring credibility, repeatability, and usefulness for resource management by helping agencies compare sites, evaluate trends, and make better-informed decisions.
Is NAMC described only as a laboratory service provider?
No. The announcement emphasizes that NAMC is also a capacity-builder. It encourages and fosters scientifically sound monitoring approaches to ensure monitoring conducted on public lands is credible, repeatable, and useful for management.
How does education and workforce development fit into this opportunity?
Education and workforce development are a major theme tied to Utah State University’s (USU) mission of education, research, and extension. The cooperative agreement is described as a way to employ and train students while also creating opportunities for faculty and university researchers to address program-related research questions in collaboration with BLM.
What kind of student experience does this program aim to support?
The intent is to support hands-on learning beyond classroom instruction by giving students real experience with aquatic resource assessment and management issues relevant to federal lands, building understanding and appreciation of natural resources, and encouraging interest in natural resource careers.
What agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
How many awards were planned under this opportunity?
The opportunity planned for a single award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $3,000,000. The listed award floor and award ceiling were both $412,000, indicating an anticipated annual or initial award amount under this specific posting, with the larger total reflecting continuation funding or a multi-year expectation tied to the ongoing program.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this grant?
The CFDA listing is 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open), subject to any additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date and creation date were April 23, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 13, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2013.
Where could applicants find the full announcement details?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete details, including any additional eligibility requirements.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about accessing the announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Maria Gochis, Grants Management Officer (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov), or Andrea J. Ramos, Contracting Officer (801-539-4145, aramos@blm.gov).
What outcomes is NAMC intended to support for public lands management?
By providing standardized processing and defensible interpretation of macroinvertebrate monitoring data, NAMC helps agencies compare aquatic conditions across sites and over time, detect trends, and support better-informed natural resource management decisions on public lands.
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