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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM New Mexico, New Mexico State Office GIS Internships (Challenge Cost Share)" 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 Jul 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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.
- 100 11 Match Required
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office grant opportunity titled "BLM New Mexico, New Mexico State Office GIS Internships (Challenge Cost Share)" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00207) supported a single cooperative agreement focused on building a statewide GIS product to help BLM better manage paleontological resources across lands it administers in New Mexico. The core purpose of the project was to assist the Regional Paleontologist by creating a Potential Fossil Yield Classification (PFYC) GIS layer derived from existing geologic maps. In practical terms, the funded project would place interns at the BLM New Mexico State Office in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where they would use BLM-provided computers and ArcGIS software to translate geologic mapping information into a standardized, statewide PFYC dataset with complete attribute tables. The end product was intended to be operational and shareable, meaning it would be distributed to BLM Field Offices throughout New Mexico to support planning, compliance, and day-to-day decision-making tied to fossil sensitivity and geologic context.
Beyond the GIS layer itself, the project also required written documentation. Interns were expected to prepare a summary report describing the paleontology and the geologic units present across BLM-administered areas in the state. This narrative component was designed to complement the GIS deliverable by explaining what the mapped units represent, how paleontological potential varies across formations, and what that implies for field operations, surveys, and resource protection. The internship structure was defined as a 12-week placement at the BLM New Mexico State Office, emphasizing hands-on training and production work with geologic maps, GIS workflows, and data management practices in a federal land management setting.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, categorized under natural resources (CFDA 15.238, Challenge Cost Share). It anticipated one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000, an award ceiling of $100,000, and an award floor of $10,000. A cost sharing or matching contribution was required under the Challenge Cost Share framework, with the eligibility section indicating a match requirement (noted as "100 11 Match Required" in the source text). Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement.
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2015, with an original and final closing date of September 10, 2015, and it was archived on October 12, 2015. Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package via the announcement's application materials. For access issues or questions, the listed contact was Charise Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, at 505-761-8725 and csaiz@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM New Mexico, New Mexico State Office GIS Internships (Challenge Cost Share)."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00207.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The project was designed to build a statewide GIS product to help BLM better manage paleontological resources on lands it administers in New Mexico. The core work was to assist the Regional Paleontologist by creating a Potential Fossil Yield Classification (PFYC) GIS layer derived from existing geologic maps.
What is the key GIS deliverable?
The key deliverable was a standardized, statewide PFYC GIS dataset created from geologic mapping information, including complete attribute tables.
How would the PFYC GIS layer be used by BLM?
The end product was intended to be operational and shareable, with distribution to BLM Field Offices throughout New Mexico to support planning, compliance, and day-to-day decision-making tied to fossil sensitivity and geologic context.
Where would the internship work take place?
Interns were to be placed at the BLM New Mexico State Office in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
How long was the internship placement?
The internship structure was defined as a 12-week placement at the BLM New Mexico State Office.
What tools and resources would interns use?
Interns were expected to use BLM-provided computers and ArcGIS software to perform GIS production work and translate geologic map information into the PFYC layer.
What type of mapping information would be used to create the PFYC layer?
The PFYC GIS layer was to be derived from existing geologic maps by translating geologic mapping information into a standardized statewide dataset.
Besides the GIS dataset, were any written products required?
Yes. Interns were expected to prepare a summary report describing the paleontology and the geologic units present across BLM-administered areas in New Mexico.
What was the purpose of the summary report?
The narrative report was intended to complement the GIS deliverable by explaining what the mapped geologic units represent, how paleontological potential varies across formations, and what that implies for field operations, surveys, and resource protection.
What funding instrument was used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
Was this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It was described as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How was this opportunity categorized?
It was categorized under natural resources and identified as CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $10,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching contribution was required under the Challenge Cost Share framework. The eligibility section indicated a match requirement (noted as "100 11 Match Required" in the source text).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 10, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was September 10, 2015.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 12, 2015.
How were applicants instructed to apply?
Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package via the announcement's application materials.
Who was the contact person for questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Charise Saiz, Grants Management Specialist.
What phone number and email were provided for the contact?
The phone number was 505-761-8725 and the email address was csaiz@blm.gov.
What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work focused on BLM-administered lands in New Mexico and produced a statewide GIS layer intended for use across BLM Field Offices throughout New Mexico.
Who within BLM was the project intended to support?
The project was intended to assist the Regional Paleontologist by producing the statewide PFYC GIS layer and supporting documentation.
What does "operational and shareable" mean in the context of the deliverables?
In this opportunity, it meant the PFYC dataset was intended to be usable by BLM staff in day-to-day workflows and distributed to BLM Field Offices across New Mexico for planning, compliance, and decision-making related to fossil sensitivity and geologic context.
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