Opportunity Information: Apply for L16AS00039
Apply for L16AS00039
- The DOI-BLM in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-(Arizona), Yume Field Office (YFO) RESTORATION CREWS" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 24, 2016 and posted on Feb 24, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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-(Arizona) Yuma Field Office (YFO) Restoration Crews opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00039) is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding announcement intended to support on-the-ground habitat restoration along the lower Colorado River and lower Gila River corridor in and around the Yuma Field Office. This landscape has been heavily altered over time by damming and the conversion of river-adjacent areas into upland conditions, which has changed what were once functioning riparian systems into areas frequently dominated by invasive vegetation. The opportunity also responds to the growing impacts of wildland fire in these riverine environments, where repeated burns can further reduce native plant cover and accelerate invasive species spread. The overall concept is to put dedicated field crews in place to carry out practical restoration and rehabilitation work that helps reverse these trends and rebuild native habitat conditions.
The project centers on deploying restoration crews to assist with activities that benefit threatened and endangered species, improve prime wildlife habitat, and support rehabilitation of areas damaged by wildfire. The day-to-day work described is hands-on, labor-intensive, and field-based, involving both vegetation management and site upkeep needed to keep restoration areas functioning. Specific tasks include clearing invasive or unwanted vegetation using chainsaws and hand tools, planting trees and other native vegetation, and conducting seeding efforts to reestablish desirable plant communities. It also includes maintaining built infrastructure that supports restoration sites, such as concrete features and irrigation pumps, which are often critical in arid riparian restoration where establishing native plants may require supplemental watering. The scope further includes herbicide application as part of invasive species control, and operation of light equipment such as chippers, augers, and chainsaws, indicating that applicants would need to plan for proper training, safety, and compliance with relevant regulations for equipment use and pesticide handling.
The primary objective of the cooperative agreement is to improve wildlife habitat by restoring and maintaining properly functioning native riparian habitat along the lower Gila River, with related benefits across the Colorado and Gila river systems. In practice, that means moving degraded or minimally functioning sites toward healthier riparian conditions that can support a wider range of native plants and animals. A key ecological driver in the announcement is the value of these restoration areas for migratory birds and other wildlife, particularly by improving foraging opportunities and creating or enhancing potential nesting habitat. By reducing invasive species dominance and reintroducing native riparian vegetation, the work aims to rebuild the structure and function of habitat that historically occurred along these river corridors.
Beyond ecological outcomes, the opportunity emphasizes partnership-building and public engagement as part of habitat improvement projects. The announcement frames restoration as a collaborative effort among federal, state, and private partners, and highlights a broader public benefit: helping people in Arizona gain a stronger appreciation for wildlife and the habitats that support them so those resources remain available for future generations. In other words, the grant is not only about completing specific restoration tasks, but also about strengthening cooperation and community involvement around riparian restoration and stewardship in a highly altered and fire-impacted river landscape.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), which typically signals that BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on priorities, methods, scheduling, and reporting. The funding falls under CFDA 15.231 and the Natural Resources activity category. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants (subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full notice). The opportunity anticipated a single award with a maximum federal amount (award ceiling) of $100,000. Key dates in the posting show it was created and posted on February 24, 2016, with an application closing date of April 25, 2016.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the BLM-(Arizona) Yuma Field Office (YFO) Restoration Crews funding announcement, Funding Opportunity Number L16AS00039. It is a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on deploying field crews to complete on-the-ground habitat restoration and rehabilitation work.
Who is offering the funding?
The funder is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically the Arizona Yuma Field Office (YFO).
What type of award is this?
This award is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant. That generally means BLM expects to be substantially involved in the project, such as coordinating on priorities, methods, scheduling, and reporting.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The primary objective is to improve wildlife habitat by restoring and maintaining properly functioning native riparian habitat along the lower Gila River, with related benefits across the Colorado and Gila river systems.
Where will the work take place?
The work is intended for the lower Colorado River and lower Gila River corridor in and around the BLM Yuma Field Office area in Arizona.
Why is restoration needed in this landscape?
The corridor has been heavily altered over time by damming and conversion of river-adjacent areas into upland conditions. These changes have shifted areas that were once functioning riparian systems into sites frequently dominated by invasive vegetation. The opportunity also responds to growing impacts of wildland fire in these riverine environments, where repeated burns can reduce native plant cover and accelerate the spread of invasive species.
What kinds of activities are restoration crews expected to do?
The described work is hands-on, labor-intensive, and field-based. Activities include vegetation management, planting and seeding, and general site upkeep needed to keep restoration areas functioning.
What specific field tasks are mentioned in the announcement?
Specific tasks listed include clearing invasive or unwanted vegetation using chainsaws and hand tools, planting trees and other native vegetation, conducting seeding efforts to reestablish desirable plant communities, and maintaining restoration sites.
Does the project include maintaining infrastructure at restoration sites?
Yes. The scope includes maintaining built infrastructure that supports restoration sites, including concrete features and irrigation pumps. This is noted as important in arid riparian restoration where native plant establishment may require supplemental watering.
Is herbicide use part of the scope?
Yes. Herbicide application is included as part of invasive species control.
What equipment might crews be expected to use?
The announcement references operation of light equipment such as chippers, augers, and chainsaws, as well as use of hand tools for clearing vegetation.
Are there implied training or compliance considerations for applicants?
Yes. Because the scope includes equipment operation (for example, chainsaws and chippers) and herbicide application, applicants would need to plan for proper training, safety practices, and compliance with relevant regulations for equipment use and pesticide handling.
What ecological outcomes is BLM trying to achieve?
The project aims to move degraded or minimally functioning sites toward healthier riparian conditions that support a wider range of native plants and animals. It emphasizes reducing invasive species dominance and reintroducing native riparian vegetation to rebuild habitat structure and function along these river corridors.
Which wildlife benefits are specifically highlighted?
The announcement highlights benefits for migratory birds and other wildlife by improving foraging opportunities and creating or enhancing potential nesting habitat.
Is the project connected to wildfire rehabilitation?
Yes. The opportunity includes rehabilitation of areas damaged by wildfire and addresses the broader issue of repeated wildland fires in riverine environments that can diminish native plant cover and promote invasive species spread.
Does the opportunity emphasize partnerships or public engagement?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes partnership-building and public engagement. It frames restoration as a collaborative effort among federal, state, and private partners and also notes a public benefit of helping people in Arizona gain a stronger appreciation for wildlife and the habitats that support them.
What is the CFDA number and activity category?
The funding is listed under CFDA 15.231, and the activity category is Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full notice.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum federal funding amount available?
The maximum federal amount (award ceiling) is $100,000.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting indicates it was created and posted on February 24, 2016, and the application closing date was April 25, 2016.
What is the overall approach BLM is funding?
The overall concept is to put dedicated field crews in place to carry out practical restoration and rehabilitation work that reverses invasive-dominated trends and helps rebuild native habitat conditions in a highly altered and fire-impacted riparian landscape.
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