Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00247
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Education, Volunteerism, and Public Involvement, Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM), Medford District, OR" 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 Jul 22, 2014 and posted on Jul 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2014. (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 $5,000.00 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), through its Medford District Office in Oregon, offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity focused on education, volunteerism, and public involvement tied to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM). The core purpose of the award was to support a collaborative partnership where the selected recipient and the BLM would work together on activities that provide mutual public benefit and build stronger public awareness, understanding, and support for the monument and its resources.
This opportunity emphasized a broad, integrated set of natural resource and public engagement activities. Projects could include environmental education efforts that help communities learn about the monument and its conservation values, as well as scientific research that improves understanding of local ecosystems and informs management decisions. The scope also included ecological restoration work intended to improve habitat conditions and ecological function, along with support activities related to land acquisition assistance when that contributes to conservation or management goals. In addition, outdoor recreation and other natural resource-related initiatives were eligible so long as they strengthened public connection to CSNM and encouraged stewardship, volunteer participation, and long-term support for the monument.
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. In practice, that typically indicates a more hands-on, coordinated relationship between the agency and the recipient, with shared planning and implementation responsibilities aligned to BLM priorities for CSNM and the Medford District. Only one award was expected under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. Despite that overall estimate, the listed award ceiling was $5,000 and the award floor was $1, which signals that applicants needed to pay close attention to the full announcement details for how BLM intended to structure funding, phases, or specific project components under the cooperative agreement.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for eligible nonprofits that might otherwise struggle to provide non-federal match. The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources activity category and referenced CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management, reflecting its emphasis on public lands stewardship, recreation resource support, and community engagement connected to conservation outcomes.
Key dates included a posted and created date of July 22, 2014, and an application closing date of August 21, 2014, with the opportunity later archived on July 21, 2015. Applicants were directed to use the announcement "APPLICATION" materials for full instructions and the application package. For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Jessica Clark at 503-808-6226 or j1clark@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is this funding opportunity about?
This opportunity was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Medford District Office (Oregon). It focused on education, volunteerism, and public involvement connected to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM). The overall goal was to build stronger public awareness, understanding, and long-term support for the monument and its resources through a collaborative partnership with BLM.
2) Who is offering the award?
The award was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) through its Medford District Office in Oregon, with activities tied to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM).
3) What type of funding instrument is this?
The instrument was a cooperative agreement. That means BLM anticipated substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, including coordinated planning and implementation aligned with BLM priorities for CSNM and the Medford District.
4) What does "substantial involvement" mean in this context?
The announcement indicates a hands-on working relationship where the selected recipient and BLM collaborate on shared planning and implementation responsibilities. The work is expected to align with BLM priorities for the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument and the Medford District.
5) What kinds of projects were eligible?
The scope emphasized a broad, integrated set of natural resource and public engagement activities tied to CSNM, including:
- Environmental education and community learning about the monument and its conservation values
- Volunteerism and public involvement initiatives that build stewardship and long-term support
- Scientific research that improves understanding of local ecosystems and informs management decisions
- Ecological restoration to improve habitat conditions and ecological function
- Land acquisition assistance activities when they contribute to conservation or management goals
- Outdoor recreation and other natural resource-related initiatives that strengthen the public connection to CSNM
6) Is the funding limited to education projects only?
No. While education, volunteerism, and public involvement were central themes, the opportunity also included research, ecological restoration, land acquisition assistance (when it supports conservation/management goals), outdoor recreation, and other natural resource-related initiatives, as long as they strengthen public connection to CSNM and encourage stewardship.
7) How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected under this announcement.
8) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $100,000.
9) What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The listed award ceiling was $5,000 and the award floor was $1. Because this appears to differ from the estimated total funding amount of $100,000, applicants were advised (in effect) to pay close attention to the full announcement details for how BLM intended to structure funding, phases, or project components under the cooperative agreement.
10) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status. Institutions of higher education were excluded.
11) Are institutions of higher education allowed to apply?
No. The eligibility language excluded institutions of higher education, even if they might otherwise be nonprofit.
12) Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement for this opportunity.
13) What program area or category did this opportunity fall under?
It fell under the Natural Resources activity category and referenced CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management, reflecting a focus on public lands stewardship, recreation resource support, and community engagement connected to conservation outcomes.
14) What is the geographic focus of the work?
The work was tied to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument (CSNM) and associated BLM priorities under the Medford District Office in Oregon.
15) What were the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted/Created date: July 22, 2014
- Application closing date: August 21, 2014
- Archived date: July 21, 2015
16) Is this opportunity still open?
No. The application closing date was August 21, 2014, and the opportunity was later archived on July 21, 2015.
17) Where were applicants directed to find application instructions and forms?
Applicants were directed to use the announcement "APPLICATION" materials for full instructions and the application package.
18) Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The listed point of contact was Jessica Clark. Phone: 503-808-6226. Email: j1clark@blm.gov.
19) What is the intended public benefit of projects funded under this cooperative agreement?
The stated intent was mutual public benefit through a collaborative partnership that increases public awareness, understanding, and support for the monument and its resources, while encouraging stewardship, volunteer participation, and durable community connection to CSNM.
20) Are outdoor recreation projects eligible?
Yes, outdoor recreation and other natural resource-related initiatives were eligible as long as they strengthened public connection to the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument and encouraged stewardship, volunteer participation, and long-term support.
21) Are land acquisition-related activities eligible?
Yes, support activities related to land acquisition assistance were included when they contribute to conservation or management goals.
22) Does the opportunity emphasize collaboration with BLM?
Yes. The award purpose centered on a collaborative partnership where the recipient and BLM would work together on activities aligned with BLM priorities for CSNM and the Medford District.
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