Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00056
Apply for L15AS00056
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA, Bear Creek Restoration, Eugene District" 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 Mar 26, 2015 and posted on Mar 26, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 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 BLM OR/WA, Bear Creek Restoration, Eugene District opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00056) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement focused on natural resources work, specifically fish habitat and aquatic connectivity improvements in Bear Creek within the Long Tom River 5th Field watershed (HUC) in Oregon. The project is a long-running cooperative effort that started planning in 2009 and brings together local landowners, Lane County planning and engineering staff, BLM fisheries staff, and the Long Tom River Watershed Council (LTWC). The core purpose is to restore instream habitat and remove or replace culverts that block fish passage, improving stream function and access to upstream habitat.
The overall Bear Creek effort is organized into five phases. Phase 1, led by Lane County, was completed in fall 2014 and involved removing a barrier culvert and replacing it with a fish-friendly pipe on County Road 4096. Phase 2 targets another fish barrier culvert (on road 19 5 22.1) and was planned for replacement in summer 2015 using a fish passage culvert installed through a BLM contract. This particular grant opportunity is intended to carry out Phases 3 and 4 under the assistance agreement, building on the earlier culvert replacement work to further improve fish passage and stream habitat continuity. Phase 5 is described as upstream of the earlier restoration areas and had already begun in summer 2014, with BLM fisheries staff placing large wood in the channel by pulling trees and zip-lining them into the stream, as well as felling stream-adjacent trees into Bear Creek to enhance habitat complexity. Phase 5 work would occur on BLM lands in Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 5 West (T19S R5W), and similar actions may continue as funding allows.
A key readiness point for applicants is that NEPA compliance has already been completed for all phases of the Bear Creek project, which typically reduces permitting and environmental review uncertainty and can help keep implementation on schedule. Another important constraint is that match funding has been awarded specifically to BLM and LTWC cooperators for Phases 3 and 4, and the announcement notes those matching funds cannot be used by other recipients, meaning prospective applicants should not assume they can access or redirect that match source unless they are part of the identified cooperative arrangement.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $90,000, with an award ceiling of $90,000 and an award floor of $1, and BLM expected to make one award. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The posting date and creation date were March 26, 2015, with an original and current closing date of May 25, 2015, and an archive date of March 25, 2016. The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants as a general program condition, even though separate match funding is already set aside for the named cooperators for particular phases.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications contained in the full announcement, which applicants were directed to download from the application package link. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Jessica Clark at 503-808-6226 or j1clark@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - BLM OR/WA Bear Creek Restoration (Eugene District) - Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00056
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) OR/WA (Oregon/Washington) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement for natural resources work. It focuses on fish habitat and aquatic connectivity improvements in Bear Creek within the Long Tom River 5th Field watershed (HUC) in Oregon.
What is the project trying to accomplish?
The core purpose is to restore instream habitat and improve aquatic connectivity by removing or replacing culverts that block fish passage. The intent is to improve stream function and provide better access to upstream habitat.
Where will the work take place?
The work is in Bear Creek, within the Long Tom River 5th Field watershed (HUC) in Oregon. Phase 5 work is specifically noted as occurring on BLM lands in Section 21, Township 19 South, Range 5 West (T19S R5W), with similar actions potentially continuing as funding allows.
Which agency is offering the award?
The award is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically the OR/WA BLM Eugene District context referenced in the opportunity title.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is described as a cooperative agreement. It is also referred to as a discretionary grant opportunity, but the instrument type specified is a cooperative agreement.
What kind of work is supported under this opportunity?
The announcement describes natural resources work focused on fish habitat restoration and aquatic connectivity improvements. Examples mentioned include culvert removal or replacement to address fish barriers and instream habitat improvement actions such as placing large wood in the channel and felling stream-adjacent trees into the creek to increase habitat complexity.
How is the Bear Creek project organized?
The overall Bear Creek effort is organized into five phases. This funding opportunity is intended to carry out Phases 3 and 4 under the assistance agreement, building on earlier phases that replaced fish barrier culverts.
What happened in Phase 1 of the Bear Creek effort?
Phase 1 was led by Lane County and completed in fall 2014. It involved removing a barrier culvert and replacing it with a fish-friendly pipe on County Road 4096.
What happened (or was planned) in Phase 2?
Phase 2 targeted another fish barrier culvert on road 19 5 22.1 and was planned for replacement in summer 2015 using a fish passage culvert installed through a BLM contract.
Which phases does this specific funding opportunity support?
This particular grant opportunity is intended to carry out Phases 3 and 4 under the assistance agreement.
What is described for Phase 5?
Phase 5 is upstream of earlier restoration areas and had already begun in summer 2014. BLM fisheries staff placed large wood in the channel by pulling trees and zip-lining them into the stream, and also felled stream-adjacent trees into Bear Creek to enhance habitat complexity. Phase 5 work is described as occurring on BLM lands in Section 21, T19S R5W, and similar actions may continue as funding allows.
Who has been involved in the long-running Bear Creek effort?
The project is described as a long-running cooperative effort that began planning in 2009. It brings together local landowners, Lane County planning and engineering staff, BLM fisheries staff, and the Long Tom River Watershed Council (LTWC).
Has NEPA compliance been completed for the project?
Yes. The announcement notes that NEPA compliance has already been completed for all phases of the Bear Creek project, which can reduce permitting and environmental review uncertainty and help keep implementation on schedule.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
The listing states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants as a general program condition.
How does existing match funding affect prospective applicants?
The announcement states that match funding has been awarded specifically to BLM and LTWC cooperators for Phases 3 and 4, and those matching funds cannot be used by other recipients. Prospective applicants should not assume they can access or redirect that match source unless they are part of the identified cooperative arrangement.
What is the estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $90,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $90,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $1.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM expected to make one award.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications contained in the full announcement.
Where can applicants find the full details and any eligibility clarifications?
Applicants were directed to download the full announcement from the application package link referenced in the posting. Any clarifications on eligibility or requirements would be contained in that full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) listed for the opportunity is March 26, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is May 25, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is March 25, 2016.
Who should applicants contact with questions or for help accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Jessica Clark at 503-808-6226 or via email at j1clark@blm.gov.
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