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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Resource Assistants Conservation Land Management, State of Oregon" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2014 and posted on Aug 1, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $170,800.00 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 Resource Assistants - Conservation - Land Management (State of Oregon) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00279) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant designed to support a conservation internship program for recent graduates. The main purpose is to place individuals who have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in conservation-related disciplines (including fields like botany, biology, and ecology) into hands-on, field-based roles that build practical skills and professional experience in natural resource stewardship. At its core, the program is framed as a workforce-development and public-service pipeline: it aims to involve young professionals in real land management work while preparing them to take on long-term responsibility for maintaining and managing public natural resources for the American people.
The internship experience is centered on applied conservation and botany work on public lands, with an emphasis on tangible deliverables and skill-building. Projects described in the announcement include managing and monitoring rare flora species, collecting native seed, and supporting the development of native plant materials that can be used for restoration and long-term ecological resilience. A notable component is training tied to botany and the Seeds of Success seed collection effort, which suggests structured learning alongside fieldwork, with interns gaining exposure to recognized protocols and practices used in federal conservation programs. The opportunity also highlights broader educational and civic outcomes: interns are expected to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the nation's natural and cultural resources, gain exposure to public service, and contribute to building the next generation of public land stewards.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project period (as opposed to a more hands-off formula grant). The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $1,000,000. The award size is bounded by a stated ceiling of $170,800 and a floor of $1, and the opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant is expected to contribute non-federal resources in some form as part of the overall project budget or effort.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that would have been included in the full announcement text. The opportunity was posted and created on August 1, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 1, 2014, and it was later archived on July 30, 2015. Applicants were directed to retrieve full instructions via the announcement's application materials, and the point of contact provided for access or application issues was Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist, at 503-808-6243 or sdowley@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled BLM OR WA Resource Assistants - Conservation - Land Management (State of Oregon).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00279.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support a conservation internship program for recent graduates. The goal is to place individuals who recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree into hands-on, field-based land management roles that build practical skills and professional experience in natural resource stewardship.
Who is the internship intended to serve?
The internship is intended for individuals who have recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in conservation-related disciplines.
What fields of study are specifically mentioned as relevant?
The announcement lists conservation-related disciplines and specifically mentions examples such as botany, biology, and ecology.
What kinds of work or projects are interns expected to do?
The internship focuses on applied, field-based conservation and botany work on public lands. Example projects mentioned include:
- Managing and monitoring rare flora species
- Collecting native seed
- Supporting development of native plant materials used for restoration and long-term ecological resilience
Is there a training component, or is it only field work?
There is a training component. The opportunity highlights training tied to botany and the Seeds of Success seed collection effort, suggesting interns gain exposure to established protocols and practices used in federal conservation programs.
What are the expected outcomes for interns beyond technical skills?
The opportunity emphasizes broader educational and civic outcomes. Interns are expected to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the nation's natural and cultural resources, gain exposure to public service, and contribute to building the next generation of public land stewards.
What type of award instrument is used?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project period.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated one award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $1,000,000.
What were the stated award floor and award ceiling?
The announcement states an award floor of $1 and an award ceiling of $170,800.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the selected applicant is expected to contribute non-federal resources in some form as part of the overall project budget or effort.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on August 1, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed is September 1, 2014.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on July 30, 2015, and the listed closing date was in 2014.
Where were applicants supposed to get full application instructions?
Applicants were directed to retrieve full instructions via the opportunity's application materials referenced in the announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The point of contact listed is Sheri Dowley, Grants Management Specialist. Phone: 503-808-6243. Email: sdowley@blm.gov.
What geographic focus is indicated in the opportunity title?
The title indicates a focus on the State of Oregon (BLM OR/WA).
How is the program described in terms of workforce development?
The announcement frames the internship as a workforce-development and public-service pipeline that involves young professionals in real land management work while preparing them for long-term responsibility managing public natural resources.
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