Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00175
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the education environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Building Capacity and Assisting in the Corridor Management Plan for California Route 66 National Scenic Byway Designation" 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 15.225 Recreation Resource Management 15.239 Management Initiatives.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 19, 2011 and posted on Jul 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 29, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,000.00 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:
Building Capacity and Assisting in the Corridor Management Plan for California Route 66 National Scenic Byway Designation (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00175) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support planning and coordination work tied to the California segment of Historic Route 66, particularly within the California Desert District landscape. The core purpose of the opportunity was to fund development of a strategic corridor management approach that could help position California Historic Highway Route 66 for "America's Byway" (National Scenic Byway) designation. In practical terms, the project was meant to organize the route's stakeholders around a shared plan that identifies goals, actions, partnerships, and on-the-ground steps that would strengthen stewardship and interpretation of Route 66 resources while expanding heritage tourism and recreation opportunities.
The funded work centered on producing a strategic plan and corridor management plan elements that lay out how the route would be managed, promoted, and interpreted over time. The announcement emphasized building capacity, which typically means strengthening the ability of local and regional partners to collaborate effectively by formalizing roles, creating workable governance or coordination structures, and improving readiness to implement projects once a designation effort advances. Key components referenced include partnership development, outreach, training, and implementation-oriented planning. This suggests the BLM was looking for a plan that not only describes Route 66's significance, but also shows how organizations will work together, how the public and stakeholders will be engaged, and what training or technical assistance might be needed to execute interpretive, recreational, and preservation initiatives.
The intended outcomes were closely tied to both resource protection and public benefit. On one side, the effort sought to help preserve the history and landscape associated with the iconic westward migration narrative linked to Route 66. On the other side, it aimed to expand tourism, interpretation, and recreational opportunities along the corridor. By focusing on a corridor management plan that supports a byway designation process, the opportunity implicitly supported long-term place-based economic and educational benefits that often accompany heritage travel corridors, such as coordinated signage and interpretation, visitor readiness improvements, stronger partnerships between land managers and communities, and more consistent messaging about cultural and historical resources.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM anticipated an active federal role in the project beyond simply issuing funds. Cooperative agreements commonly involve substantial agency involvement such as collaboration on scope, review of deliverables, participation in planning meetings, and coordination with other public-land and community partners. The funding activity categories listed were Education and Environment, and the CFDA (now often referenced under assistance listings) numbers included 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), and 15.239 (Management Initiatives), which aligns with the emphasis on cultural history, recreation planning, and broader management coordination rather than construction-heavy work.
Financially, the opportunity was small and tightly defined: the estimated total funding was $31,000, with both the award ceiling and floor set at $31,000, indicating the BLM expected to make one award at that exact amount. The announcement anticipated a single award (ExpectedAwards: 1). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduced barriers for eligible nonprofits and suggests the agency wanted to move quickly on a specific planning deliverable.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. That points to an intention to fund a community-based or mission-driven organization capable of convening partners, conducting outreach, and producing planning documents relevant to Route 66 stewardship and byway designation preparation.
The timeline for the opportunity was short. It was posted and created on July 19, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 29, 2011. The opportunity was archived on August 19, 2011. This short application window suggests the BLM may have had a near-term planning need or an expectation that eligible applicants were already engaged in Route 66 corridor efforts and could respond quickly.
For additional details at the time, the announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov and provided a point of contact: Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist, reachable at 951-697-5254 and via email at jholden@blm.gov and judyholden_hughes@ca.blm.gov.
FAQs: Building Capacity and Assisting in the Corridor Management Plan for California Route 66 National Scenic Byway Designation (L11AS00175)
What is this funding opportunity?
This was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement titled "Building Capacity and Assisting in the Corridor Management Plan for California Route 66 National Scenic Byway Designation" under Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00175. It focused on planning and coordination work connected to the California segment of Historic Route 66, particularly in the California Desert District landscape.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose was to fund development of a strategic corridor management approach to help position California Historic Highway Route 66 for "America's Byway" (National Scenic Byway) designation. Practically, the work was intended to organize stakeholders around a shared plan with goals, actions, partnerships, and implementable steps to strengthen stewardship and interpretation of Route 66 resources, while expanding heritage tourism and recreation opportunities.
How does this grant relate to National Scenic Byway ("America's Byway") designation?
The project was meant to support preparation for a byway designation effort by producing corridor management plan elements and a strategic plan describing how the route would be managed, promoted, and interpreted over time. The planning focus was designed to improve readiness for designation by showing clear coordination, governance, and implementation pathways.
What types of activities or deliverables were emphasized?
The funded work centered on producing a strategic plan and corridor management plan elements. The announcement emphasized capacity building and implementation-oriented planning, including items such as partnership development, outreach, training, and steps that would help partners carry out interpretation, recreation, and preservation initiatives over time.
What does "building capacity" mean in this opportunity?
In this context, "building capacity" referred to strengthening the ability of local and regional partners to collaborate effectively. That could include formalizing roles, establishing workable governance or coordination structures, improving partner readiness to implement projects, and ensuring stakeholders are organized to move forward as the designation effort advances.
What outcomes was BLM trying to achieve through this project?
The intended outcomes were tied to both resource protection and public benefit. On the protection side, the effort sought to help preserve history and landscape associated with the westward migration narrative linked to Route 66. On the public benefit side, it aimed to expand tourism, interpretation, and recreational opportunities along the corridor, with long-term benefits often associated with heritage travel corridors (such as coordinated signage and interpretation, visitor readiness improvements, stronger partnerships, and consistent messaging about cultural and historical resources).
What kind of award instrument was used?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM anticipated an active federal role beyond simply issuing funds. This typically includes collaboration on scope, review of deliverables, participation in planning meetings, and coordination with other public-land and community partners.
Which agency offered the funding?
The funding was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What geographic area was the project focused on?
The focus was the California segment of Historic Route 66, particularly within the California Desert District landscape.
What funding activity categories were associated with the opportunity?
The listed funding activity categories were Education and Environment.
What CFDA assistance areas were associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA numbers referenced were 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management), 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), and 15.239 (Management Initiatives). These align with cultural history, recreation planning, and broader management coordination rather than construction-heavy work.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $31,000. The award ceiling and award floor were both set at $31,000.
How many awards were expected?
One award was anticipated (ExpectedAwards: 1).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Were colleges and universities eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility, even if they otherwise might operate as nonprofits.
What kinds of organizations did this eligibility requirement appear to target?
Based on the stated eligibility, the opportunity appeared intended for a community-based or mission-driven nonprofit capable of convening partners, conducting outreach, and producing planning documents related to Route 66 stewardship and byway designation preparation.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted/created on July 19, 2011. The original and current closing date was July 29, 2011.
How long was the application window?
The application window ran from July 19, 2011 to July 29, 2011, which was a short timeline.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 19, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find additional details or apply?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for additional details at the time.
Who was the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact listed was Andralee Holden Hughes, Grants and Agreement Specialist.
What contact information was provided?
Phone: 951-697-5254
Email: jholden@blm.gov and judyholden_hughes@ca.blm.gov
Did the opportunity suggest construction or physical infrastructure work?
The description emphasized planning, coordination, capacity building, outreach, training, and corridor management plan elements. It aligned more with cultural resource management, recreation resource management, and management initiatives rather than construction-heavy work.
What kinds of on-the-ground benefits were implied by the planning work?
The opportunity implied longer-term benefits that often follow from coordinated corridor planning: improved stewardship and interpretation of Route 66 resources, stronger partnerships between land managers and communities, more consistent public messaging, and expanded heritage tourism and recreational opportunities along the route.
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