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- The Bureau of Land Management in the community development environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM NM San Juan Basin Public Roads Improvement and Maintenance Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 6, 2015 and posted on Apr 6, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 4, 2015 Due NLT 1600. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $600,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 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.
- Although this announcement is for full and open competition the San Juan Basin Public Roads Committee (SJBPRC) has a long standing cooperative relationship with the BLM since 2002 in the cost share maintenance, improvements, and management of public roads within the San Juan Basin in Northwestern New Mexico.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM NM San Juan Basin Public Roads Improvement and Maintenance Project (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00075) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support ongoing improvement and maintenance of an existing network of BLM-established collector roads in the Farmington District of northwestern New Mexico. The work described is tied directly to the mission of the San Juan Basin Public Roads Committee (SJBPRC), which has been coordinating road maintenance, upgrades, and related road management activities in the area in partnership with BLM for many years. In practical terms, the opportunity was intended to keep a heavily used public road system functional and safe for the mix of users operating in the San Juan Basin, using an organized, annually planned program of maintenance and improvements rather than one-off repairs.
The project emphasis was on routine and scheduled road work, with budgeting and scheduling handled on a yearly cycle. A key feature of the program is its cost-share structure: costs are distributed among road users and operators in an equitable way based on a percentage formula tied to the number of assets each operator has within a given unit. Because this was issued as a cooperative agreement, it implies active involvement by BLM alongside the recipient in carrying out the work, aligning priorities, and managing the road program as part of broader recreation and resource management responsibilities.
Funding for the opportunity was substantial, with an estimated total of $600,000 and an award ceiling of $600,000. The expected number of awards was one, suggesting BLM was looking for a single partner to coordinate and deliver the work under the agreement. The award floor was listed at $365,000, indicating BLM anticipated a fairly large project scope even at the low end. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, consistent with the program description that expenses are shared among beneficiaries and operators. The funding activity categories were listed as Community Development, Environment, and Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), reflecting the public access and land-use management role of these roads.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any applicant type unless otherwise limited in the full announcement. At the same time, the notice specifically noted that the SJBPRC has had a long-standing cooperative relationship with BLM since 2002 for cost-share maintenance, improvements, and management of public roads within the San Juan Basin. That context signals an established local framework and an existing partnership model that the project was designed to support, even though it was formally posted as a full and open competition.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted April 6, 2015, and closed June 4, 2015, with applications due by 1600 (4:00 PM). It was later archived on July 3, 2015. The announcement directed applicants to the full application instructions and package via the opportunity’s application tab, and provided a point of contact at BLM for access issues: Janet Huff, Grants Management Officer, at 505-761-8941 and jhuff@blm.gov.
BLM NM San Juan Basin Public Roads Improvement and Maintenance Project (L15AS00075) - FAQs
What is the BLM NM San Juan Basin Public Roads Improvement and Maintenance Project?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support ongoing improvement and maintenance of an existing network of BLM-established collector roads in the Farmington District of northwestern New Mexico (the San Juan Basin area).
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to keep a heavily used public road system functional and safe for a mix of users operating in the San Juan Basin by using an organized, annually planned program of maintenance and improvements rather than one-off repairs.
What kinds of roads did the project focus on?
The project focused on an existing network of BLM-established collector roads located in the Farmington District of northwestern New Mexico.
What type of grant instrument was used?
This opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement, which indicates active involvement by BLM alongside the recipient in carrying out the work, aligning priorities, and managing the road program.
How is a cooperative agreement different from a standard grant in this case?
Based on the notice, the cooperative agreement structure implied BLM would be actively involved with the recipient in implementation and coordination, rather than only providing funding with minimal federal participation.
Was the work meant to be routine maintenance or one-time construction?
The emphasis was on routine and scheduled road work managed through a yearly budgeting and scheduling cycle, with planned maintenance and improvements rather than isolated, one-off repairs.
How was the road work planned and budgeted?
The program was designed around an annual planning approach, with budgeting and scheduling handled on a yearly cycle.
What is the role of the San Juan Basin Public Roads Committee (SJBPRC) in this opportunity?
The work described was tied directly to the mission of the San Juan Basin Public Roads Committee (SJBPRC), which has coordinated road maintenance, upgrades, and related road management activities in partnership with BLM for many years.
How long has SJBPRC been working with BLM on these roads?
The notice stated that SJBPRC has had a long-standing cooperative relationship with BLM since 2002 for cost-share maintenance, improvements, and management of public roads within the San Juan Basin.
Did the opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, consistent with the cost-share program description.
How were costs intended to be shared among participants?
Costs were described as being distributed among road users and operators in an equitable way using a percentage formula tied to the number of assets each operator has within a given unit.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding was $600,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $600,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed at $365,000.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
The expected number of awards was one, indicating BLM was looking for a single partner to coordinate and deliver the work under the cooperative agreement.
What were the funding activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity categories were listed as Community Development, Environment, and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
Why was this opportunity associated with Recreation Resource Management?
The notice linked the roads to public access and land-use management responsibilities, which aligns with recreation and resource management needs supported by the road network.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any applicant type unless otherwise limited in the full announcement.
If eligibility was unrestricted, why does the notice mention SJBPRC so prominently?
The notice provided context that SJBPRC has been coordinating this type of cost-share road program with BLM for many years. That background signals an established local framework and partnership model that the project was designed to support, even though it was posted as a full and open competition.
What was the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number was L15AS00075.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 6, 2015.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity closed on June 4, 2015.
What time were applications due on the closing date?
Applications were due by 1600 (4:00 PM).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 3, 2015.
Where were applicants directed to find the full application instructions and package?
The announcement directed applicants to the full application instructions and package via the opportunity's application tab.
Who was the point of contact for application access issues?
The point of contact listed for access issues was Janet Huff, Grants Management Officer.
How could applicants contact the listed BLM point of contact?
Janet Huff could be reached by phone at 505-761-8941 or by email at jhuff@blm.gov.
What geographic area did the project cover?
The project covered the Farmington District of northwestern New Mexico, within the San Juan Basin area.
What was BLM trying to achieve operationally through this program?
BLM intended to support a coordinated, annually planned road maintenance and improvement program to keep the public road system functional and safe for the area’s mix of users, while aligning the work with broader recreation and resource management responsibilities.
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