Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00119

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Nevada Conservation and Land Management Internship Program" 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 7, 2012 and posted on Jun 7, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 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 $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $244,025.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:

The BLM Nevada Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity designed to place recent college graduates into hands-on internships focused on conservation and public land management in Nevada. The core purpose of the program is workforce development: it aims to help build the next generation of natural resource professionals by giving participants practical, field-based experience working directly with land managers on real projects. Rather than being a classroom-style training program, it emphasizes day-to-day exposure to public lands stewardship, conservation practices, and the applied decision-making that happens in agency settings, allowing interns to strengthen skills they already have while developing new technical and professional abilities.

The opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement within the Natural Resources activity area, tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. A cooperative agreement indicates BLM expects to be substantially involved in the project during performance, which aligns with an internship model where the agency plays an active role in shaping assignments, mentoring, oversight, and coordination with host offices and supervisors.

This announcement was explicitly posted as a Notice of Intent to award to a particular entity, meaning it was not structured as an open competitive solicitation in the usual sense. The intent was to continue work under an existing assistance agreement so that interns already in the pipeline could complete their terms of service without disruption. In practical terms, the posting signals continuity and administrative support for an ongoing internship partnership rather than a broad call for new program operators.

Funding details show an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000 with one expected award. The award ceiling and floor are both listed at $244,025, which suggests that, for the specific action tied to this notice, the planned award amount was fixed at that level even though the broader program funding estimate is larger. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, lowering the financial barrier for the receiving organization.

Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The listing reflects the types of entities that commonly administer internship and service programs in partnership with federal land agencies, handling recruitment, hiring logistics, participant support, and program administration while coordinating closely with BLM offices where interns are placed.

The opportunity was posted on June 7, 2012, with an original and current closing date of June 21, 2012, and it was archived on June 26, 2012. The federal point of contact provided for access issues and grant-related questions was Susan Kaller, Grants and Agreements Specialist, Bureau of Land Management, reachable at 775-861-6559 and skaller@blm.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): BLM Nevada Conservation and Land Management Internship Program

What is the BLM Nevada Conservation and Land Management Internship Program?

The BLM Nevada Conservation and Land Management Internship Program is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity intended to place recent college graduates into hands-on internships focused on conservation and public land management work in Nevada.

What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?

The core purpose is workforce development. The program is designed to help build the next generation of natural resource professionals by giving participants practical, field-based experience on real projects alongside land managers.

Is this program more like classroom training or on-the-job experience?

It is not described as a classroom-style training program. It emphasizes day-to-day exposure to public lands stewardship, conservation practices, and applied agency decision-making, with interns strengthening existing skills while building new technical and professional abilities.

What type of federal funding instrument is this?

This opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement in the Natural Resources activity area.

What does a cooperative agreement mean in this context?

A cooperative agreement indicates BLM expects to be substantially involved during performance. For an internship model, that aligns with the agency playing an active role in shaping assignments, mentoring, oversight, and coordination with host offices and supervisors.

Which Assistance Listing (CFDA) is this associated with?

The opportunity is tied to CFDA (now commonly referenced as Assistance Listing) 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.

Was this an open competitive solicitation?

No. The announcement was explicitly posted as a Notice of Intent to award to a particular entity, meaning it was not structured as an open competitive solicitation in the usual sense.

Why was it posted as a Notice of Intent to award to a particular entity?

The stated intent was to continue work under an existing assistance agreement so that interns already in the pipeline could complete their terms of service without disruption. The posting signals continuity and administrative support for an ongoing internship partnership rather than a broad call for new program operators.

What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?

The funding details list an estimated total funding amount of $2,000,000.

How many awards were expected?

One expected award was listed.

What were the award ceiling and award floor?

The award ceiling and floor were both listed at $244,025, suggesting that for the specific action tied to this notice, the planned award amount was fixed at that level.

If the estimated total program funding is $2,000,000, why does the award amount show $244,025?

Based on the listing, the broader program estimate is larger, but the specific notice action appears to have a fixed planned award amount of $244,025 (since both the ceiling and floor were the same).

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants included:

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)

Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category?

No. The eligibility language specifies nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status excluding institutions of higher education.

What kinds of organizations typically administer this type of internship partnership?

The listing reflects entities that commonly administer internship and service programs in partnership with federal land agencies, including handling recruitment, hiring logistics, participant support, and program administration while coordinating closely with BLM offices where interns are placed.

Where do the internships take place?

The internships are focused on conservation and public land management in Nevada.

When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on June 7, 2012.

What was the closing date?

The original and current closing date were both June 21, 2012.

When was the opportunity archived?

It was archived on June 26, 2012.

Who was the federal point of contact for questions or access issues?

The federal point of contact was Susan Kaller, Grants and Agreements Specialist, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

How can the point of contact be reached?

Susan Kaller could be reached at 775-861-6559 or by email at skaller@blm.gov.

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