Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00119
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NM Cultural Resource and Trail Studies in New Mexico" 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 Jul 11, 2013 and posted on Jul 11, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 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 $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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a New Mexico-focused cooperative agreement to support proactive cultural resource and National Historic Trails work across the state. The opportunity, titled "BLM NM Cultural Resource and Trail Studies in New Mexico" (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00119), is designed to fund a single partner to help BLM study, document, and share information about a wide range of cultural resources, including both prehistoric and historic archaeological sites as well as National Historic Trails. Rather than being tied to regulatory or compliance-driven requirements, the program is framed as proactive cultural resource management that also advances BLM's public education and outreach goals.
The scope of work is intentionally broad and can include multiple types of cultural resource activities depending on need and project planning. Potential tasks described in the announcement include collecting oral histories, completing archaeological inventories, conducting testing and excavation where appropriate, restoring sites, carrying out background research, and performing artifact and data analysis. Beyond field and research work, the opportunity also emphasizes public-facing products and engagement, such as developing educational and interpretive materials and organizing outreach activities and events that help communities understand and connect with cultural resources and historic trails on public lands.
A central feature of the project approach is the heavy use of volunteers. BLM indicates that volunteers will be used "to the greatest extent possible," and it specifically notes that trained and experienced volunteers can expand the range and depth of studies that can be completed under the agreement. The announcement also highlights youth involvement as a priority. Youth programs are expected to focus on outdoor, hands-on experiences such as archaeological fieldwork, along with talks and guided visits to trail corridors and historic resources, suggesting a strong education and workforce-development angle alongside the cultural resource work itself.
Importantly, the announcement states that the work is not required for BLM compliance purposes and that no deliverable is required. In practice, this signals that the agreement is intended to support discretionary, mission-enhancing work (like outreach, research, documentation, and stewardship) rather than mandated reporting or project-clearance activities under cultural resource laws. Even so, the described activities imply that meaningful documentation, analysis, and public interpretation are expected outcomes, particularly since the purpose is to strengthen BLM's cultural resource and trails management programs and expand public engagement.
The first identified project under the agreement is the collection of oral history information related to the Sabinosa Wilderness Area in the Taos Field Office area, indicating that community memory, local knowledge, and narrative documentation are immediate priorities. This initial focus also suggests the partner will likely need experience conducting interviews, managing sensitive cultural information appropriately, and organizing oral history data in ways that can support stewardship and interpretation.
From a funding and eligibility standpoint, this is a discretionary Natural Resources opportunity administered as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project (common for cooperative agreements). The estimated total funding is $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $10,000. BLM anticipated making one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted July 11, 2013, with an application deadline of August 1, 2013, and it was later archived on September 3, 2013.
For administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement and application materials, the contact listed is Charise P. Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, at 505-761-8725 or csaiz@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM NM Cultural Resource and Trail Studies in New Mexico (L13AS00119)
What is this grant opportunity called?
The opportunity is titled "BLM NM Cultural Resource and Trail Studies in New Mexico."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00119.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this opportunity focused on a specific state or region?
Yes. It is New Mexico-focused and supports work across the state, including projects connected to specific BLM field office areas.
What type of award is this?
This is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project, which is typical for this type of award.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding is $100,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $10,000.
Is a cost share or match required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges or universities eligible if they are nonprofits?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded, even if they are otherwise nonprofit.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The goal is to support proactive cultural resource and National Historic Trails work in New Mexico by studying, documenting, and sharing information about a wide range of cultural resources, including prehistoric and historic archaeological sites and National Historic Trails.
Is this funding intended for regulatory or compliance-driven cultural resource requirements?
No. The announcement frames the work as proactive cultural resource management and specifically states it is not required for BLM compliance purposes.
Does the announcement require specific deliverables?
The announcement states that no deliverable is required.
If no deliverables are required, what kinds of outcomes does BLM appear to be seeking?
Even though the notice says no deliverable is required, the described scope suggests the project is meant to produce meaningful documentation, analysis, and public interpretation that strengthens BLM cultural resources and trails programs and expands public engagement.
What kinds of activities can be supported under this opportunity?
The scope is intentionally broad and may include collecting oral histories, completing archaeological inventories, conducting testing and excavation where appropriate, restoring sites, carrying out background research, and performing artifact and data analysis.
Does the opportunity include public education or outreach activities?
Yes. It emphasizes public-facing products and engagement, such as developing educational and interpretive materials and organizing outreach activities and events.
How important is volunteer involvement in the proposed work?
Volunteer use is a central feature. BLM indicates volunteers will be used "to the greatest extent possible," and notes that trained and experienced volunteers can expand the range and depth of studies completed under the agreement.
Is youth participation part of the program priorities?
Yes. Youth involvement is highlighted as a priority, with youth programs expected to focus on outdoor, hands-on experiences such as archaeological fieldwork, along with talks and guided visits to trail corridors and historic resources.
What does the announcement suggest about the educational or workforce-development angle?
By prioritizing youth programs with hands-on outdoor experiences and guided learning activities, the opportunity points to education and workforce-development benefits alongside the cultural resource work.
What is the first identified project under this agreement?
The first identified project is collecting oral history information related to the Sabinosa Wilderness Area in the Taos Field Office area.
What capabilities might a partner need for the oral history component?
The initial focus suggests the partner may need experience conducting interviews, appropriately managing sensitive cultural information, and organizing oral history data in ways that support stewardship and interpretation.
What types of cultural resources are included in the program scope?
The scope includes a wide range of cultural resources, specifically including prehistoric and historic archaeological sites as well as National Historic Trails.
What category is this opportunity listed under?
It is described as a discretionary Natural Resources opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 11, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 1, 2013.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was later archived on September 3, 2013.
Who can be contacted for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement and application materials?
The listed contact is Charise P. Saiz, Grants Management Specialist.
What are the phone number and email for the listed contact?
Phone: 505-761-8725. Email: csaiz@blm.gov.
What is the overall emphasis of the program besides research and fieldwork?
In addition to research and field activities, the program emphasizes public education, interpretation, outreach, and helping communities understand and connect with cultural resources and historic trails on public lands.
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