Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00034
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Cascade Siskiyou National Monument Wilderness Trails Partnership" 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 Feb 28, 2012 and posted on Feb 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 13, 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 $30,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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 OR WA Cascade Siskiyou National Monument Wilderness Trails Partnership grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00034) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement aimed at supporting hands-on trail improvement and maintenance work in and around the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and related wilderness trail networks managed within the BLM Medford District. The core idea behind the project was to build and strengthen partnerships with local individuals, organizations, and community volunteers so that trail systems are kept in good condition, remain safe and accessible for public use, and are cared for in a way that protects natural resources. Beyond the physical trail work, the program emphasized public engagement and education, with the broader goal of cultivating a long-term conservation ethic and a stronger sense of stewardship for wilderness areas and public lands.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expected to be actively involved in the project rather than simply issuing a check and stepping back. Cooperative agreements are often used when the agency anticipates substantial involvement such as coordinating work plans, providing technical guidance, helping prioritize trail segments, ensuring compliance with land management policies, or integrating volunteer efforts with BLM staff oversight. The funding activity category was Natural Resources, and the CFDA number listed was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), reflecting its focus on recreation infrastructure and responsible public land use.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total program funding amount of $30,000 with an expected number of awards of 1, but it also provided an award range with a floor of $1,000 and a ceiling of $5,000. In practice, that combination can indicate the agency anticipated issuing one primary agreement while also clarifying typical project award sizing, or that the funding distribution could be segmented across tasks or subprojects depending on proposals received and final scope decisions. The announcement specified that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute cash or in-kind match to be considered, although volunteer labor and partner contributions are often valued in trail partnership projects because they expand the work that can be accomplished.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was open to a wide range of applicant types (for example, nonprofits, community groups, educational institutions, local governments, tribes, or other entities), subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement package. The practical intent was to attract partners capable of organizing volunteer crews, conducting trail maintenance, coordinating logistics, and supporting stewardship activities that improve visitor experiences while protecting sensitive landscapes.
The timeline for this funding opportunity was relatively short. It was posted and created on February 28, 2012, and it closed on March 13, 2012, with an archive date of February 28, 2013. Applicants were directed to use the application materials available through the announcement’s application tab, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Teresa E. Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, at 503-808-6243 or tespicke@blm.gov. Overall, the opportunity was designed to fund collaborative, community-centered trail work that enhances recreation while reinforcing responsible use and long-term protection of BLM-managed public lands in the Medford District.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM OR WA Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument Wilderness Trails Partnership opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support hands-on trail improvement and maintenance work in and around the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and related wilderness trail networks managed within the BLM Medford District.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00034.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the BLM expected to be actively involved in the project rather than only providing funding with minimal engagement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement suggests BLM anticipated substantial involvement such as coordinating work plans, providing technical guidance, helping prioritize trail segments, ensuring compliance with land management policies, and integrating volunteer efforts with BLM staff oversight.
What is the primary purpose of the funded work?
The primary purpose is to improve and maintain trail systems so they remain in good condition, safe, and accessible for public use, while ensuring trail care is consistent with protecting natural resources in and around the Monument and associated wilderness trail networks.
Is the program only about physical trail work?
No. In addition to hands-on trail maintenance and improvement, the program emphasized public engagement and education, with the broader goal of building a long-term conservation ethic and strengthening stewardship for wilderness areas and public lands.
What geographic area or land units are included?
The work focus was in and around the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument and related wilderness trail networks managed within the BLM Medford District.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
The opportunity listed an estimated total program funding amount of $30,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicated an expected number of awards of 1.
What was the stated award amount range?
The award range included a floor of $1,000 and a ceiling of $5,000.
How can the opportunity show an estimated total of $30,000 but an award ceiling of $5,000?
The description notes this combination can indicate BLM anticipated issuing one primary agreement while also clarifying typical project award sizing, or that funding distribution could be segmented across tasks or subprojects depending on proposals received and final scope decisions.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement specified there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Does the opportunity value volunteer labor or partner contributions even without a match requirement?
Yes. While not required, the description indicates volunteer labor and partner contributions are often valued in trail partnership projects because they can expand the amount of work accomplished.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement package.
What kinds of applicants were this program trying to attract?
The opportunity aimed to attract partners capable of organizing volunteer crews, conducting trail maintenance, coordinating logistics, and supporting stewardship activities that improve visitor experiences while protecting sensitive landscapes.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on February 28, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The opportunity closed on March 13, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was February 28, 2013.
Where were applicants instructed to get the application materials?
Applicants were directed to use the application materials available through the announcement's application tab.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with application materials?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Teresa E. Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 503-808-6243 or tespicke@blm.gov.
What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity?
Overall, it was designed to fund collaborative, community-centered trail work that enhances recreation while reinforcing responsible use and long-term protection of BLM-managed public lands in the Medford District.
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