Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00163
Apply for L13AS00163
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM WY Trout Unlimited Habitat Improvement" 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 Jul 30, 2013 and posted on Jul 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The BLM WY Trout Unlimited Habitat Improvement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00163) was a discretionary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement aimed at supporting on-the-ground habitat work and related efforts to benefit fish and fish habitat in Southwest Wyoming. The core purpose was to formalize and fund a cooperative relationship between BLM and Trout Unlimited (or an eligible partner organization working in that space) to maintain existing aquatic habitats, improve degraded areas, and enhance overall watershed and stream conditions. In practical terms, the program was framed around completing various habitat projects while also improving understanding of local fish populations and habitat needs, with the broader goal of protecting and strengthening fisheries resources across BLM-managed landscapes in the region.
The funding mechanism was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates that BLM expected substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off grant. That typically means close coordination on planning, implementation, and reporting, and it often reflects shared responsibilities such as joint project design, technical input from BLM staff, alignment with BLM land management priorities, and collaboration during field implementation. The opportunity was listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category and tied to CFDA number 15.238, which is associated with BLM assistance programs.
Financially, the announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $250,000. The award ceiling was also $250,000, with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement under a “Challenge Cost Share” approach, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of the overall project value through cash, in-kind services, labor, equipment, or other allowable match sources as defined in the full application instructions. The exact match ratio and what counted as eligible match would have been laid out in the full announcement materials.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). This points to a focus on conservation-focused nonprofit partners capable of carrying out habitat improvement work, coordinating volunteers or contractors, and managing grant compliance. The project scope, as described, centered on habitat maintenance, improvement, and enhancement activities, which commonly can include stream restoration and stabilization, riparian rehabilitation, fish passage improvements, erosion control, monitoring and assessment work, and other watershed or aquatic habitat actions that support fisheries health. The description also emphasized building knowledge and understanding of fish and fish habitat, suggesting monitoring, surveys, or assessment components could be part of the funded work alongside restoration.
The opportunity timeline shows it was posted and created on July 30, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 19, 2013, and it was archived on August 26, 2013. Applicants were directed to retrieve the full instructions and application package via the announcement’s application materials link. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Robert J. Tichac at BLM, reachable at 307-775-6313 or rtichac@blm.gov.
FAQs: BLM WY Trout Unlimited Habitat Improvement (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00163)
What is the BLM WY Trout Unlimited Habitat Improvement opportunity (L13AS00163)?
It was a discretionary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement opportunity focused on supporting on-the-ground habitat work and related efforts to benefit fish and fish habitat in Southwest Wyoming. The intent was to fund and formalize a cooperative relationship between BLM and Trout Unlimited (or an eligible partner organization) to maintain existing aquatic habitats, improve degraded areas, and enhance watershed and stream conditions across BLM-managed landscapes in the region.
Which agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates BLM expected substantial involvement in the project rather than a hands-off grant. Based on the description provided, this typically means close coordination on planning, implementation, and reporting, along with shared responsibilities such as joint project design, technical input from BLM staff, alignment with BLM land management priorities, and collaboration during field implementation.
What was the main purpose of the project funding?
The core purpose was to support habitat maintenance, improvement, and enhancement activities that benefit fish and fish habitat in Southwest Wyoming, while also improving understanding of local fish populations and habitat needs. The broader goal was to protect and strengthen fisheries resources across BLM-managed lands in the region.
What kinds of activities were expected to be supported?
The scope centered on habitat maintenance, improvement, and enhancement. The description indicates activities commonly associated with this type of work could include stream restoration and stabilization, riparian rehabilitation, fish passage improvements, erosion control, and monitoring/assessment work, as well as other watershed or aquatic habitat actions supporting fisheries health.
Did the opportunity include monitoring, surveys, or assessment work?
Yes, the description emphasized improving knowledge and understanding of fish and fish habitat, which suggests monitoring, surveys, or assessment components could be included alongside restoration or maintenance work.
What geographic area was targeted?
The focus was Southwest Wyoming, specifically across BLM-managed landscapes in that region.
What was the funding activity category?
The opportunity was listed under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
It was tied to CFDA number 15.238, associated with BLM assistance programs.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $250,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $250,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (floor)?
No minimum award amount was stated; the award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost sharing or matching requirement under a "Challenge Cost Share" approach.
What does "Challenge Cost Share" imply for applicants?
It means the recipient was expected to contribute a portion of the overall project value through allowable match sources. The description indicates this could include cash and/or in-kind contributions such as services, labor, equipment, or other allowable match items as defined in the full application instructions.
What match ratio or match rules applied?
The specific match ratio and details on what counted as eligible match were not provided in the summary. The announcement indicated those requirements would be laid out in the full opportunity materials and application instructions.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Were colleges or universities eligible under this opportunity?
No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded, even if they were nonprofit.
Was this opportunity specifically for Trout Unlimited?
The opportunity was framed around a cooperative relationship between BLM and Trout Unlimited, or an eligible partner organization working in that space, focused on fish habitat improvement work in Southwest Wyoming.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on July 30, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was August 19, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 26, 2013.
Where were applicants supposed to get the full application instructions?
Applicants were directed to retrieve the full instructions and application package via the announcement's application materials link.
Who was the point of contact for help with this opportunity?
The listed point of contact was Robert J. Tichac at BLM.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Robert J. Tichac could be reached by phone at 307-775-6313 or by email at rtichac@blm.gov.
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