Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00303
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Evaluation Assistance WGFD Protection of Fish and Wildlife Habitat" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 10, 2012 and posted on Sep 10, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 18, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $818,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "BLM WY Evaluation Assistance WGFD Protection of Fish and Wildlife Habitat" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00303) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on natural resource management and environmental protection. It was posted on September 10, 2012, and closed on September 18, 2012, with an archive date of September 21, 2012. The program is associated with CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management, and it is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
The main purpose of the opportunity is to support the federal permit streamlining Pilot Project referenced in Section 365, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot effort to streamline federal permitting and includes BLM field offices as participants. In practical terms, the funding is intended to continue support for two oil and gas biologist positions located in Pilot Offices. These biologists would help evaluate and address impacts from oil and gas development on fish and wildlife habitat, supporting review and coordination work that can make permitting more efficient while still protecting key environmental resources. The emphasis is not on creating a new research program from scratch, but on maintaining specialized staff capacity that directly contributes to timely, informed permitting decisions and habitat protection measures.
Eligibility is limited to state governments, which in this case points to a partnership model with state-level wildlife or natural resource agencies such as the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). Only one award was expected, indicating the funding was likely intended for a specific partner and a defined set of activities tied to the pilot offices rather than a broad, competitive pool of multiple recipients.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $800,000, with an award ceiling of $818,000 and an award floor of $5,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so the applicant was not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award. The short application window (about eight days from posting to closing) also suggests this was aimed at continuing an ongoing collaboration or filling an urgent operational need connected to the pilot project.
For applicants or interested parties who needed the full instructions, the announcement directed them to the application materials available through the posting system, and provided a contact for assistance: Robert J. Tichac at BLM (phone 307-775-6313, email rtichac@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM WY Evaluation Assistance WGFD Protection of Fish and Wildlife Habitat."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00303.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement.
What program area or CFDA is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is structured as a Cooperative Agreement, meaning BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the work rather than issuing a pass-through grant with minimal federal participation.
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The primary purpose is to support the federal permit streamlining Pilot Project referenced in Section 365, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a pilot effort to streamline federal permitting and includes BLM field offices as participants.
How does this funding support permitting streamlining in practice?
In practical terms, the funding is intended to continue support for two oil and gas biologist positions located in Pilot Offices. These biologists help evaluate and address impacts from oil and gas development on fish and wildlife habitat, supporting review and coordination work that can make permitting more efficient while still protecting key environmental resources.
Is this opportunity intended to fund a new research program?
No. The emphasis is not on creating a new research program from scratch. The focus is on maintaining specialized staff capacity that directly contributes to timely, informed permitting decisions and habitat protection measures.
Where would the supported positions be located?
The announcement indicates the two oil and gas biologist positions would be located in Pilot Offices participating in the permit streamlining pilot effort.
What natural resource concerns are central to this opportunity?
The core focus is evaluation and protection of fish and wildlife habitat in the context of oil and gas development, aligning environmental protection with efficient federal permitting processes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
Does the eligibility limitation suggest a likely partner?
Yes. The description points to a partnership model with state-level wildlife or natural resource agencies such as the Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD).
How many awards were expected?
Only one award was expected, which suggests the funding was likely intended for a specific partner and a defined set of activities tied to the pilot offices rather than a broad, multi-recipient competition.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $800,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $818,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is $5,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so non-federal matching funds are not required as a condition of receiving the award.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 10, 2012.
When did the application period close?
The opportunity closed on September 18, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 21, 2012.
How long was the application window?
The application window was about eight days from posting (September 10, 2012) to closing (September 18, 2012), which suggests the announcement may have been oriented toward continuing an ongoing collaboration or meeting an urgent operational need connected to the pilot project.
Where can applicants find the full application instructions?
The announcement directs applicants to the application materials available through the posting system.
Who can be contacted for questions or assistance about the announcement?
Robert J. Tichac at BLM is listed as the contact for assistance. Phone: 307-775-6313. Email: rtichac@blm.gov.
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