Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00045
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Utah Challenge Cost Share Program FY2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2012 and posted on Mar 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $714,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 35 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 Utah Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program for FY2012 (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00045) was a Bureau of Land Management discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support natural resource and public land management projects in Utah. The program was designed to operate at the local level and emphasize cost-effective work accomplished in partnership with non-federal collaborators. Its central purpose was to implement conservation and other stewardship projects that benefit the general public and protect or enhance public resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
The scope of projects under this opportunity was broad, reflecting BLM's multiple-use mission and the range of resource issues on public lands. The announcement specifically highlighted potential project types and resource targets such as recreation improvements, fish and wildlife conservation, protection of special status plants, water quality projects, and efforts related to cultural resources including cultural sites and historical trails. In practical terms, this kind of program commonly supports on-the-ground work like habitat restoration, invasive species treatment, riparian or watershed improvements, trail or access enhancements, monitoring and inventory work tied to management decisions, signage or visitor use improvements, and protection or stabilization efforts for sensitive cultural or historic features, as long as the activities align with BLM management goals and deliver clear public benefits.
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that BLM expected to have substantial involvement in the funded projects, such as participating in planning, coordination, technical input, or oversight during implementation. The opportunity anticipated making about 35 awards, with total estimated funding of $714,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $6,000 to a ceiling of $75,000, making it suitable for both smaller local efforts and mid-sized projects that could be scaled through partnerships. Although it is labeled a "cost share" program (CFDA 15.238, Challenge Cost Share), the listing states that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this particular announcement, meaning applicants were not required to provide matching funds, even though partnerships and shared contributions are often a practical feature of these projects.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement text on Grants.gov. In many BLM partnership programs, typical applicants can include state and local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, conservation districts, recreation groups, and other community or stakeholder organizations, but this notice presents eligibility broadly without limiting it to specific applicant categories.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on March 20, 2012, with an application closing date of June 30, 2012, and it was archived on August 31, 2012. The official source for full details was Grants.gov (with an additional information link provided). For assistance accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Maria Gochis in the BLM Grants Management Office, reachable at 801-539-4178 and via email at mariagochis@blm.gov (also listed as mgochis@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the BLM Utah Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program for FY2012?
The BLM Utah Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program for FY2012 was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to support natural resource and public land management projects in Utah. It focused on conservation and stewardship projects that provide clear public benefits and protect or enhance public resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00045.
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered through a cooperative agreement. That generally means BLM expected to have substantial involvement during the project, such as participating in planning, coordination, providing technical input, or offering oversight during implementation.
What was the main purpose of the program?
The central purpose was to implement conservation and stewardship projects that benefit the general public and protect or enhance public resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands in Utah. The program emphasized cost-effective work accomplished in partnership with non-federal collaborators and was designed to operate at the local level.
Where were projects expected to take place?
Projects were intended to support public resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands in Utah.
What kinds of projects were considered eligible or relevant under this opportunity?
The scope was broad and aligned with BLM's multiple-use mission. The announcement highlighted project types and resource targets such as:
- Recreation improvements
- Fish and wildlife conservation
- Protection of special status plants
- Water quality projects
- Cultural resource efforts (including cultural sites and historical trails)
What are examples of on-the-ground activities this program commonly supports?
Based on the description of the program, common activities can include habitat restoration, invasive species treatment, riparian or watershed improvements, trail or access enhancements, monitoring and inventory work tied to management decisions, signage or visitor-use improvements, and protection or stabilization of sensitive cultural or historic features, as long as they align with BLM management goals and deliver public benefits.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making about 35 awards.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $714,000.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $6,000 (minimum) to $75,000 (maximum).
Was a cost share or match required to apply?
No. Even though it is labeled a "cost share" program (Challenge Cost Share), the listing states that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this particular announcement.
If matching was not required, why does the program emphasize partnerships?
The program was designed to emphasize cost-effective work accomplished in partnership with non-federal collaborators at the local level. While matching funds were not required under this specific announcement, partnership and shared contributions are often practical features of these kinds of stewardship projects.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Where could applicants find the official full announcement and requirements?
The official source for full details was Grants.gov (with an additional information link provided in the listing).
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2012.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 30, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 31, 2012.
What program identifier (CFDA) was associated with this opportunity?
The program was listed under CFDA 15.238, Challenge Cost Share.
What does it mean that the program was designed to operate at the local level?
It means the program prioritized projects that are implemented in local settings and that rely on collaboration with non-federal partners to deliver practical, cost-effective stewardship outcomes that benefit the public and support BLM land management goals in Utah.
Who was the contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The contact listed was Maria Gochis in the BLM Grants Management Office.
How could Maria Gochis be reached?
Phone: 801-539-4178. Email: mariagochis@blm.gov. An additional email was also listed as mgochis@blm.gov.
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