Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00012
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act Projects, Oregon, FY2011" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.234 Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 12, 2011 and posted on Jan 12, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $6,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 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 FY2011 BLM OR WA Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Projects grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00012) is a discretionary cooperative agreement program administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) focused on Oregon. Its underlying purpose comes from the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act, which was created to bring more stability and predictability to payments made to states and counties that include National Forest System lands and public domain lands managed by BLM. Those payments support county needs that traditionally include public schools, roads, and related public purposes, helping rural communities that can be financially affected by changes in timber receipts and other land-based revenues.
Beyond stabilizing county payments, this opportunity emphasizes using project investments to support local jobs and practical, on-the-ground improvements to public lands and nearby communities. The program is framed around work that strengthens and maintains existing infrastructure, advances stewardship objectives, improves forest and watershed conditions, enhances forest ecosystems, restores or improves land health, and improves water quality. In plain terms, the funding is aimed at tangible projects that create employment while addressing maintenance backlogs and ecological restoration needs on or connected to eligible federal lands and affected counties.
The announcement lists an estimated total funding level of $6,000,000 for the opportunity, with an award floor of $1 and an award ceiling of $6,000,000. BLM anticipated making around 60 awards, which suggests many projects were expected to be relatively small to medium in size rather than a single large award, although the ceiling technically allows for a very large project if justified and selected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can make participation more feasible for smaller organizations, local partners, and community groups that may not have access to non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the note that applicants should rely on any clarifications provided in the full text under eligibility details. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on technical approach, project design, compliance, monitoring, or implementation decisions) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The program is categorized under Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA number 15.234, titled Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination.
Key dates in the posting show it was published on January 12, 2011, with an application closing date of September 30, 2011, and an archive date of January 12, 2012. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials. For assistance accessing the announcement, the listed point of contact was Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov.
FAQs: FY2011 BLM OR WA Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Projects (L11AS00012)
What is the FY2011 BLM OR WA Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Projects opportunity?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement program administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act. The opportunity supports projects tied to Oregon and is intended to help stabilize and predict payments to states and counties containing National Forest System lands and BLM-managed public domain lands, while also investing in practical projects that support jobs and improve land and community conditions.
What is the underlying purpose of the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Act in this program?
The SRS Act was created to bring more stability and predictability to payments made to states and counties that include eligible federal lands. Those payments traditionally support county needs such as public schools, roads, and related public purposes, especially in rural areas affected by changes in timber receipts and other land-based revenues.
What kinds of outcomes does this funding emphasize beyond stabilizing county payments?
The opportunity emphasizes project investments that support local jobs and deliver practical, on-the-ground improvements to public lands and nearby communities. It is framed around tangible work that addresses maintenance backlogs and ecological restoration needs on or connected to eligible federal lands and affected counties.
What types of projects are encouraged under this opportunity?
The announcement highlights work that strengthens and maintains existing infrastructure, advances stewardship objectives, improves forest and watershed conditions, enhances forest ecosystems, restores or improves land health, and improves water quality.
Is this opportunity focused on a specific geographic area?
Yes. The opportunity is described as focused on Oregon.
Which federal agency administers this program?
The program is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00012.
What is the estimated total funding available?
The estimated total funding level listed in the announcement is $6,000,000.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is $1 and the award ceiling is $6,000,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
BLM anticipated making around 60 awards.
Does the program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the note that applicants should rely on any clarifications provided in the full text under eligibility details.
What funding instrument is used for awards under this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally signals that BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period. Examples mentioned include coordination on the technical approach, project design, compliance, monitoring, or implementation decisions, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the program category or subject area?
The program is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.234, titled "Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination."
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting shows it was published on January 12, 2011. The application closing date was September 30, 2011. The archive date was January 12, 2012.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement and application materials.
Who was the point of contact for assistance accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer.
How can applicants contact the point of contact listed in the announcement?
Teresa Spickerman could be reached at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov.
What county and community needs are referenced as traditional uses connected to SRS payments?
The description notes that payments support county needs that traditionally include public schools, roads, and related public purposes.
How does this opportunity relate to employment and local economic activity?
The funding is aimed at tangible projects that create employment while also addressing infrastructure needs and ecological restoration priorities on or connected to eligible federal lands and affected counties.
Can a single project receive the entire available amount?
The award ceiling is $6,000,000, which technically allows for a very large project. However, BLM anticipated making around 60 awards, suggesting many projects were expected to be small to medium in size rather than a single large award.
What does "discretionary" mean in the context of this grant opportunity?
The announcement describes this as a discretionary cooperative agreement program, indicating awards are made through a selection process rather than being automatic or formula-based.
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