Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00162
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM USO Utah Paleontological Resource Data Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 11, 2015 and posted on Jun 11, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 6, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 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 USO Utah Paleontological Resource Data Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L15AS00162) is a Bureau of Land Management Utah State Office cooperative agreement intended to support statewide management of paleontological resources data in Utah. It builds on a long-running collaboration between the BLM Utah State Office and the Utah Geological Survey that began in 2002, focused on maintaining and improving the way fossil locality information is collected, standardized, stored, and used for land and resource management decisions. The opportunity is framed in the context of the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act passed in 2009, which emphasized stronger coordination among agencies and encouraged collaboration with non-federal partners, the scientific community, and the public when practical. A major product of the existing partnership has been the development of GIS-based Paleontological Sensitivity maps, which were created by synthesizing information from a fossil locality database along with geologic map data.
The main goal of this funding is to back an organization that already maintains a fossil locality database in Utah and can continue to operate and further develop that database in coordination with current partners. The work is meant to improve uniformity and consistency in fossil locality data across the state, which in turn supports better planning, protection, and management of paleontological resources on lands where BLM has responsibility or interest. In practical terms, the funded partner would be expected to keep the database current and usable, continue integrating and refining data inputs, and support ongoing use and improvement of the GIS sensitivity mapping products that help managers understand where paleontological resources are likely to occur and where additional protections or careful review may be needed.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity under the Natural Resources activity category, offered as a cooperative agreement (meaning BLM anticipates substantial involvement and collaboration during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant). The estimated total funding amount listed is $100,000, with an award floor of $10,000 and an award ceiling of $150,000. BLM expected to make one award. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Key dates included in the posting show it was originally posted and created on June 11, 2015, with a closing date of August 6, 2015, and an archive date of August 30, 2015. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management). For access issues or further administrative questions, the listing provides contacts for Grants Management Officers Maria Gochis (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov) and Melanie Beckstead (801-539-4169, mbeckstead@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM USO Utah Paleontological Resource Data Management."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L15AS00162.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Utah State Office (USO).
What type of award is this?
It is a cooperative agreement. This means BLM anticipates substantial involvement and collaboration during the project rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The purpose is to support statewide management of paleontological resources data in Utah by maintaining and improving how fossil locality information is collected, standardized, stored, and used for land and resource management decisions.
What is the primary goal of the funding?
The primary goal is to fund an organization that already maintains a fossil locality database in Utah and can continue operating and further developing that database in coordination with current partners.
What kinds of activities does the project support?
Based on the description provided, supported activities include keeping a Utah fossil locality database current and usable, continuing to integrate and refine data inputs, and supporting ongoing use and improvement of GIS-based paleontological sensitivity mapping products.
How does this work support land and resource management?
The work is intended to improve uniformity and consistency in fossil locality data statewide, which supports better planning, protection, and management of paleontological resources on lands where BLM has responsibility or interest.
What are GIS-based Paleontological Sensitivity maps?
They are GIS-based mapping products developed by synthesizing information from a fossil locality database along with geologic map data to help managers understand where paleontological resources are likely to occur and where additional protections or careful review may be needed.
Is this opportunity connected to any broader legal or policy context?
Yes. The opportunity is framed in the context of the Paleontological Resources Preservation Act (PRPA) passed in 2009, which emphasized stronger coordination among agencies and encouraged collaboration with non-federal partners, the scientific community, and the public when practical.
Is this a continuation of an existing partnership?
Yes. It builds on a long-running collaboration between the BLM Utah State Office and the Utah Geological Survey that began in 2002.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $100,000.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
Yes. The award floor is $10,000 and the award ceiling is $150,000.
How many awards was BLM expecting to make?
BLM expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting shows it was originally posted and created on June 11, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed is August 6, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 30, 2015.
Where would applicants typically find the full announcement details?
The description references the full announcement on Grants.gov for any additional clarifications (including potential eligibility details beyond what is summarized).
Who should be contacted for access issues or administrative questions?
The listing provides Grants Management Officer contacts: Maria Gochis (801-539-4178, mariagochis@blm.gov) and Melanie Beckstead (801-539-4169, mbeckstead@blm.gov).
What does "cooperative agreement" imply for project execution?
It implies active participation by BLM during the project, with collaboration and substantial involvement anticipated rather than minimal federal engagement.
What kind of organization does this opportunity appear designed to support?
It appears designed to support an organization that already maintains a Utah fossil locality database and can coordinate with existing partners to continue and improve statewide data management and related GIS mapping products.
What is the practical output BLM expects from the funded work?
Practical outputs described include an up-to-date and usable fossil locality database, continued integration and refinement of data inputs, and continued support for GIS-based paleontological sensitivity maps used in planning and management.
Does the description specify the geographic scope of the work?
Yes. The work is described as statewide management of paleontological resources data in Utah.
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