Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00220
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Management and Operation of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Medford District" 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 18, 2014 and posted on Jul 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 18, 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $8,000.00 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:
This Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity, titled "BLM OR WA Management and Operation of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Medford District" (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00220), supports on-the-ground and community-based work tied to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCNST) within the Medford District area of responsibility. It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), and it is designed to advance recreation resource stewardship while protecting the trail corridor and the landscapes and settings that make the PCNST a nationally significant long-distance route.
The core purpose of the agreement is conservation and stewardship of the PCNST and its surrounding environment. Projects funded under this announcement are intended to conserve, protect, and restore the trail and the wild landscapes it passes through, while also maintaining and enhancing high-quality hiking and equestrian experiences. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes safeguarding the natural, cultural, and scenic values associated with the trail setting on lands where the PCNST may cross, reflecting a dual focus on recreation management and resource protection.
A second major objective is improving public access and overall user experience through practical trail work and maintenance. Activities are expected to improve the quality of hiking and equestrian use and strengthen routine and preventive maintenance so that environmental impacts are reduced and visitor safety is improved. In practice, this type of goal typically aligns with work such as addressing erosion, drainage issues, tread repair, brushing and clearing, signage needs, and other maintenance actions that keep trail conditions sustainable and safe for different user groups.
The announcement also highlights volunteer engagement as a central management strategy. BLM is looking to facilitate PCNST management through volunteer involvement and participation, offering meaningful stewardship opportunities that connect citizens to public lands. This emphasis supports the BLM mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for current and future generations, and it signals that proposals should demonstrate an ability to recruit, organize, train, and effectively deploy volunteers in support of trail goals.
Youth involvement is the fourth key pillar of the opportunity. The BLM specifically seeks to increase youth participation in managing and maintaining the PCNST and to provide stewardship training and related opportunities for young adults committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the trail. Proposals that incorporate structured youth crews, mentorship, hands-on training, and pathways to continued conservation or recreation careers would align well with the stated intent of the grant.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000. The listed award floor is $1 and the award ceiling is $8,000, indicating that individual project budgets were expected to fall under that cap even though the overall program amount referenced is higher. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for eligible organizations and allows applicants to propose projects based on need and capacity rather than fundraising leverage.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2014, with an application closing date of August 18, 2014, and it was archived on July 17, 2015. For applicants needing access help at the time, the listed contact was Jessica Clark at 503-808-6226 and j1clark@blm.gov, and the announcement directed applicants to download full instructions and the application package through the "APPLICATION" tab in the posting system.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR WA Management and Operation of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, Medford District."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00220.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
It is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity is under CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
What geographic area does the work focus on?
The work focuses on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCNST) within the BLM Medford District area of responsibility (OR/WA context as indicated in the title).
What is the overall purpose of the agreement?
The core purpose is conservation and stewardship of the PCNST and its surrounding environment while advancing recreation resource stewardship and protecting the trail corridor and the landscapes and settings that make the PCNST nationally significant.
What kinds of outcomes is BLM trying to achieve with this funding?
The announcement emphasizes conserving, protecting, and restoring the trail and the wild landscapes it passes through, while maintaining and enhancing high-quality hiking and equestrian experiences. It also stresses safeguarding natural, cultural, and scenic values associated with the trail setting on lands where the PCNST may cross.
Is this opportunity focused only on recreation, or also on resource protection?
It reflects a dual focus: recreation management (improving access and user experience) and resource protection (protecting the trail corridor and associated natural, cultural, and scenic values).
What types of trail work or maintenance activities are expected?
Activities are expected to improve hiking and equestrian use and strengthen routine and preventive maintenance to reduce environmental impacts and improve visitor safety. The description aligns with practical work such as addressing erosion and drainage issues, tread repair, brushing and clearing, signage needs, and other actions that keep trail conditions sustainable and safe.
Does the opportunity include volunteer engagement?
Yes. Volunteer engagement is described as a central management strategy, with an emphasis on facilitating PCNST management through volunteer involvement and participation and providing meaningful stewardship opportunities that connect citizens to public lands.
What does BLM appear to be looking for in terms of volunteer management?
Based on the stated emphasis, proposals would be expected to demonstrate the ability to recruit, organize, train, and deploy volunteers effectively in support of trail stewardship and maintenance goals.
Is youth involvement part of the program goals?
Yes. Increasing youth participation in managing and maintaining the PCNST is identified as a key pillar of the opportunity.
What kinds of youth-focused elements would align with the intent described?
The announcement notes stewardship training and related opportunities for young adults committed to protecting, preserving, and promoting the trail. Approaches consistent with this intent include structured youth crews, mentorship, hands-on training, and pathways to continued conservation or recreation careers.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total program funding amount listed is $50,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $1 and the award ceiling is $8,000, indicating that individual project budgets were expected to fall under that cap.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity 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 and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 18, 2014.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 18, 2014.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The posting was archived on July 17, 2015.
How were applicants instructed to access the full application materials?
Applicants were directed to download full instructions and the application package through the "APPLICATION" tab in the posting system.
Who was the contact person listed for application access help?
The listed contact was Jessica Clark.
What contact details were provided?
Phone: 503-808-6226
Email: j1clark@blm.gov
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