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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR WA The Great NW Project Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) and Zoo Animal Presenter (ZAP) Programs" 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 Jun 22, 2010 and posted on Jun 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $40,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 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 grant opportunity titled "BLM OR WA The Great NW Project Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) and Zoo Animal Presenter (ZAP) Programs" is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on recreation resource management and public education connected to public lands. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to have an active role in supporting or coordinating elements of the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The overall intent is to expand public education opportunities and build a stronger appreciation of public lands, natural resources, and outdoor stewardship through programs offered under the broader "Great Northwest Project" umbrella, associated with the Oregon Zoo.
At the center of the opportunity are two related program areas: Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) and Zoo Animal Presenter (ZAP). The UNO program is described as a way to introduce an underserved population to outdoor experiences, suggesting it is designed to reduce barriers to nature-based learning for communities that may have limited access to outdoor recreation, environmental education, or public land experiences. The ZAP program adds a youth workforce and education component by providing meaningful employment and leadership training to at-risk teens in Northwest Oregon. In practical terms, this implies participants would gain job experience and public-facing communication skills, likely by engaging visitors through animal interpretation, educational demonstrations, or outreach presentations that connect zoo-based learning to broader public land and conservation themes.
From a funding perspective, the announcement anticipates making a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $40,000. The award ceiling is also $40,000, meaning applicants should treat that amount as the maximum federal support expected under this particular opportunity. The award floor is listed as $1, indicating the program does not set a meaningful minimum award size, though the stated total and ceiling strongly suggest the project is designed around the full $40,000 budget. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be eligible, although voluntary contributions or leveraged resources could still strengthen a proposal depending on the selection criteria in the full announcement.
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning the opportunity is broadly open to many kinds of applicants (such as nonprofits, educational institutions, local governments, tribal governments, or potentially other entities), subject to any additional constraints that might appear in the full notice. The activity category is "Natural Resources," and the CFDA listing is 15.225, identified as Recreation Resource Management, which aligns with projects that improve public engagement, visitor services, and education tied to public lands.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted and created on June 22, 2010, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2010. The archive date is June 22, 2011, indicating it is an older, time-limited funding opportunity rather than an ongoing program open today. Applicants seeking the full details were directed to Grants.gov via the provided link, and the listed point of contact for access issues was Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov. Overall, the grant is aimed at combining environmental education, equitable access to outdoor experiences, and youth development in Northwest Oregon through zoo-linked programming that promotes understanding and appreciation of public lands and natural resources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR WA The Great NW Project Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) and Zoo Animal Presenter (ZAP) Programs."
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding announcement is from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding announcement is this?
This is a BLM discretionary funding announcement focused on recreation resource management and public education connected to public lands.
Is this grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the BLM expects to play an active role in supporting or coordinating elements of the project rather than issuing a fully hands-off award.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The overall intent is to expand public education opportunities and build a stronger appreciation of public lands, natural resources, and outdoor stewardship through programs under the "Great Northwest Project" umbrella associated with the Oregon Zoo.
What program components does the opportunity support?
The opportunity centers on two related program areas: Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) and Zoo Animal Presenter (ZAP).
What is the Urban Nature Overnights (UNO) program intended to do?
UNO is described as a way to introduce an underserved population to outdoor experiences, suggesting it is designed to reduce barriers to nature-based learning and access to outdoor recreation or public land experiences.
What is the Zoo Animal Presenter (ZAP) program intended to do?
ZAP adds a youth workforce and education component by providing meaningful employment and leadership training to at-risk teens in Northwest Oregon, with an emphasis on public-facing education and communication that connects zoo-based learning to public land and conservation themes.
How much funding is expected to be awarded?
The announcement anticipates making a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $40,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $40,000, meaning applicants should treat $40,000 as the maximum federal support expected under this opportunity.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $1, indicating no meaningful minimum award size is set, although the stated total and ceiling suggest the project is designed around a $40,000 budget.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds to be eligible.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning the opportunity is broadly open to many kinds of applicants, subject to any additional constraints that may appear in the full notice.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is "Natural Resources."
What CFDA program is associated with this grant?
The CFDA listing is 15.225, identified as Recreation Resource Management.
What kinds of activities does the CFDA category suggest?
Recreation Resource Management aligns with projects that improve public engagement, visitor services, and education tied to public lands.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on June 22, 2010.
What is the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is July 22, 2010.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the listed closing date (July 22, 2010) and archive date (June 22, 2011), this is an older, time-limited opportunity rather than an ongoing program open today.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 22, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find the full details and apply?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov using the link provided in the announcement.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Teresa Spickerman, Grants Management Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Teresa Spickerman can be reached at 503-808-6243 or teresaespickerman@blm.gov.
What geographic focus is mentioned for the supported programming?
The description references Northwest Oregon, particularly in connection with youth opportunities in the ZAP program.
How does the opportunity connect zoo programming to public lands?
The opportunity describes zoo-linked programming intended to promote understanding and appreciation of public lands and natural resources, including public-facing education and interpretation that ties animal and conservation learning to broader public land and stewardship themes.
What are the core themes of the project described in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes environmental education, equitable access to outdoor experiences (especially for underserved populations), and youth development through employment and leadership training.
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