Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00120
Apply for L15AS00120
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA Blackrock and Valsetz Road Rehabilitation, 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 May 11, 2015 and posted on May 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 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 $95,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000.00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) opportunity titled "BLM OR/WA Blackrock and Valsetz Road Rehabilitation, Oregon" (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00120) supports a targeted road and stream-crossing rehabilitation project in the Middle Little Luckiamute Sub-Watershed near Falls City, Oregon. The core problem driving the project is an undersized, three-culvert crossing where Dutch Creek passes under Mitchell Street (which becomes Black Rock Road outside Falls City). During heavy rain events, debris frequently plugs these small culverts, causing water to overtop the road and, in some cases, wash it out entirely. The announcement notes at least three known washout or overtopping incidents in the past decade, each resulting in complete road closure. When that happens, the detour is either through private lands (often not a reliable or permissible option) or nearly an hour out of the way to reach the Grand Ronde area, which creates major access and response delays.
A major emphasis of the grant is public safety and emergency access. Road overtopping is described as a serious safety hazard, especially because drivers may attempt to cross floodwaters when there are few alternate routes. The crossing serves as the most direct and practical route for emergency response to areas beyond the site, including several residences and a summer camp. The City of Falls City is identified as the administrative owner of the Dutch Creek crossing, but the city has not had sufficient funding to address repeated failures quickly. As a result, repair work has often been picked up by private timberland owners or Polk County, pointing to the need for a more durable, properly designed solution rather than repeated patch repairs.
The opportunity also focuses heavily on aquatic habitat and fish passage. The existing culvert configuration at Dutch Creek is considered poor for adult resident trout and a complete barrier for juvenile trout, effectively cutting off access to upstream habitat near Dutch Creek's confluence with the Little Luckiamute River. The Little Luckiamute is described as a popular local trout fishery, and the grant frames fish passage restoration as a necessary step to protect and expand the rearing and spawning habitat that supports that fishery. In addition to passage issues, the close proximity of the Little Luckiamute River to Blackrock Road creates an ongoing risk of sediment washing off the road into state waters, which can degrade habitat and water quality.
The project is also tied to Endangered Species Act concerns. ESA-listed Upper Willamette River winter steelhead occur immediately downstream of the Blackrock and Valsetz road system, with their upstream limit at the waterfall in Falls City. Because current road conditions can contribute sediment and other impacts to listed fish habitat, there are seasonal restrictions on Blackrock Road intended to avoid harm to these species. The announcement indicates that improving Blackrock Road and Valsetz Road through actions such as culvert replacements and road paving would reduce sediment delivery to the Little Luckiamute system, restore fish passage for native species, and at the same time increase BLM's flexibility to haul logs during wet weather by reducing the risk of resource damage and compliance constraints. The notice also flags that any stream-channel disturbance within one mile of listed fish habitat will likely require consultation coverage, meaning applicants should expect ESA-related coordination and compliance requirements as part of implementation planning.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The estimated total funding listed is $95,000, with one expected award. The posting date was May 11, 2015, and the application deadline was July 10, 2015 (archived May 10, 2016). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, and eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of applicant may apply as long as they meet any conditions described in the full announcement package.
Overall, the grant is aimed at a practical set of on-the-ground fixes that combine transportation reliability, emergency readiness, and aquatic habitat restoration. The intended outcomes include a safer and more resilient Dutch Creek crossing that does not routinely fail during storms, reduced sediment impacts from Blackrock and Valsetz roads into the Little Luckiamute watershed, improved passage for resident trout in Dutch Creek, and better protection for downstream ESA-listed winter steelhead habitat. For questions, the listed contact is Jessica Clark at BLM (503-808-6226, j1clark@blm.gov), and applicants were directed to the full announcement and application package via the "APPLICATION" tab in the original posting.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this BLM funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM OR/WA Blackrock and Valsetz Road Rehabilitation, Oregon."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00120.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant using a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program is this associated with?
It is listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $95,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement indicates one expected award.
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 listed as unrestricted, meaning any type of applicant may apply, as long as they meet any conditions described in the full announcement package.
Where is the project located?
The project is located in Oregon, in the Middle Little Luckiamute Sub-Watershed near Falls City.
What roads and crossing does the project focus on?
The project centers on the Dutch Creek crossing where Dutch Creek passes under Mitchell Street in Falls City (which becomes Black Rock Road outside Falls City). The opportunity also references improvements to Blackrock Road and Valsetz Road.
What problem is the project trying to fix at the Dutch Creek crossing?
The existing crossing is described as an undersized, three-culvert configuration. During heavy rain events, debris frequently plugs these culverts, causing water to overtop the road and sometimes wash it out entirely.
How often has overtopping or washout occurred?
The announcement notes at least three known washout or overtopping incidents in the past decade, and each incident resulted in complete road closure.
Why is the crossing considered a public safety issue?
Road overtopping is described as a serious safety hazard, particularly because drivers may attempt to cross floodwaters when there are few alternate routes available.
Why is emergency access a major emphasis of the grant?
The crossing is identified as the most direct and practical route for emergency response to areas beyond the site, including several residences and a summer camp. When the road is closed, access and response times can be significantly delayed.
What happens when the road is closed due to washout or overtopping?
The detour is described as either going through private lands (which may not be reliable or permissible) or taking a route that can be nearly an hour longer to reach the Grand Ronde area.
Who is the administrative owner of the Dutch Creek crossing?
The City of Falls City is identified as the administrative owner of the Dutch Creek crossing.
Why has the crossing not been fixed already?
The announcement explains that the City of Falls City has not had sufficient funding to address repeated failures quickly. Repair work has often been handled by private timberland owners or Polk County, highlighting the need for a more durable, properly designed solution rather than repeated patch repairs.
How does this project relate to fish passage?
The existing culvert configuration at Dutch Creek is considered poor for adult resident trout and a complete barrier for juvenile trout, effectively blocking access to upstream habitat near Dutch Creek's confluence with the Little Luckiamute River.
Why is improving fish passage important in this area?
The Little Luckiamute River is described as a popular local trout fishery. The grant frames fish passage restoration as necessary to protect and expand rearing and spawning habitat that supports that fishery.
What water quality or sediment issues are mentioned?
The announcement notes that the close proximity of the Little Luckiamute River to Blackrock Road creates an ongoing risk of sediment washing off the road into state waters, which can degrade habitat and water quality.
Are there Endangered Species Act (ESA) considerations tied to this project?
Yes. ESA-listed Upper Willamette River winter steelhead occur immediately downstream of the Blackrock and Valsetz road system, with the upstream limit at the waterfall in Falls City. The project is tied to reducing sediment and other impacts to listed fish habitat.
Are there any seasonal restrictions mentioned, and why?
The announcement references seasonal restrictions on Blackrock Road intended to avoid harm to ESA-listed species and their habitat, given that current road conditions can contribute sediment and other impacts.
What types of actions are described as part of improving Blackrock and Valsetz roads?
The notice cites actions such as culvert replacements and road paving as examples of improvements intended to reduce sediment delivery, restore fish passage for native species, and improve road function.
How could these road improvements affect BLM operations?
The announcement indicates that improving Blackrock Road and Valsetz Road could increase BLM's flexibility to haul logs during wet weather by reducing the risk of resource damage and related compliance constraints.
What ESA compliance or consultation expectations are described?
The notice flags that any stream-channel disturbance within one mile of listed fish habitat will likely require consultation coverage. Applicants should expect ESA-related coordination and compliance requirements to be part of implementation planning.
What are the intended outcomes of the project?
Intended outcomes include a safer and more resilient Dutch Creek crossing that does not routinely fail during storms, reduced sediment impacts from Blackrock and Valsetz roads into the Little Luckiamute watershed, improved passage for resident trout in Dutch Creek, and better protection for downstream ESA-listed winter steelhead habitat.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posting date was May 11, 2015, and the application deadline was July 10, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
The listing is described as archived (archived May 10, 2016).
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application package?
Applicants were directed to access the full announcement and application package via the "APPLICATION" tab in the original posting.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The listed contact is Jessica Clark at BLM. Phone: 503-808-6226. Email: j1clark@blm.gov.
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