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- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment natural resources science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cave and Karts Conservation Assistance for the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave NCA" 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 May 29, 2012 and posted on May 4, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 grant opportunity titled "Cave and Karts Conservation Assistance for the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave NCA" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00051) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on protecting and better understanding nationally significant cave and karst resources at the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area. The program is designed for a recipient organization whose members already have specialized, hands-on capability in cave and karst work and can apply that expertise in real field conditions. A key expectation is that the recipient has a proven track record doing similar work over multiple years and has consistently produced written reports documenting methods, activities, and results, which signals that the project is meant for experienced cave programs rather than first-time applicants.
The funded work centers on practical conservation and stewardship activities that support both resource protection and public understanding. Core tasks include cave monitoring (tracking conditions, impacts, and changes over time), cave and karst inventory (documenting passages, features, and surface-to-subsurface connections), and exploration where appropriate to expand knowledge of the system while following careful conservation practices. The scope also includes cave restoration efforts aimed at mitigating past impacts, visitor support to help manage human use responsibly, and interpretation and education components that translate technical cave science and conservation needs into materials or guidance that can be used by visitors, partners, or staff. Research is also included as an activity area, suggesting the project may involve collecting or supporting scientific data that improves management decisions for delicate cave environments.
In terms of funding and structure, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning BLM anticipated substantial involvement or collaboration during the project rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The total estimated funding was $100,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $100,000, indicating BLM expected to make a single award for a fixed amount rather than funding multiple projects at varying levels. Only one award was anticipated. The opportunity also required cost sharing or matching (listed as a challenge cost share), so the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources such as cash, in-kind labor, equipment use, or other allowable match as part of the project commitment.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), although applicants would still be subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement materials. The funding activity category was aligned with environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development, which matches the combination of conservation fieldwork, documentation, and education or research support described in the summary.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted May 4, 2012, with a closing date of May 31, 2012, and it was later archived June 30, 2012. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.238. For applicants needing access to the full announcement at the time, the contact listed was Janet Huff, Grants Management Officer at BLM (505-761-8941, jhuff@blm.gov), and applicants were directed to download complete instructions and the application package via the application materials referenced in the announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cave and Karts Conservation Assistance for the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave NCA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00051.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement. That format indicates BLM expected substantial involvement or collaboration during the project, rather than a fully hands-off grant.
What area or resource does the project focus on?
The project focuses on protecting and better understanding nationally significant cave and karst resources at the Fort Stanton Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area (NCA).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is practical conservation and stewardship work that supports both resource protection and public understanding of sensitive cave and karst environments.
What kinds of activities are supported under this agreement?
The described activity areas include cave monitoring, cave and karst inventory, exploration where appropriate, cave restoration to mitigate past impacts, visitor support, interpretation and education, and research that improves management decisions.
What does "cave monitoring" mean in this project?
Monitoring is described as tracking cave conditions, impacts, and changes over time to support resource protection and management.
What does "cave and karst inventory" include?
Inventory work is described as documenting cave passages and features, as well as surface-to-subsurface connections relevant to karst systems.
Is exploration an allowed component of the work?
Yes. Exploration is included where appropriate to expand understanding of the cave system, with an emphasis on careful conservation practices.
What kinds of restoration activities are contemplated?
The scope includes cave restoration efforts aimed at mitigating past impacts. The summary does not list specific restoration techniques, but it frames restoration as practical stewardship work.
What is meant by "visitor support" in the scope?
Visitor support is included to help manage human use responsibly in sensitive cave environments, consistent with conservation and stewardship goals.
Are education and interpretation part of the funded work?
Yes. The opportunity includes interpretation and education components intended to translate technical cave science and conservation needs into materials or guidance usable by visitors, partners, or staff.
Does the project include research?
Yes. Research is included as an activity area, suggesting the work may involve collecting or supporting scientific data that improves management decisions for delicate cave environments.
Who is this opportunity designed for?
The opportunity is designed for a recipient organization whose members already have specialized, hands-on capability in cave and karst work and can apply that expertise in real field conditions.
Is this intended for first-time cave programs or inexperienced applicants?
The description signals it is meant for experienced cave programs rather than first-time applicants. A key expectation is a proven multi-year track record doing similar work and consistently producing written reports documenting methods, activities, and results.
What kind of past performance is emphasized?
The summary emphasizes a proven track record over multiple years and consistent production of written reports that document methods, activities, and results.
How much funding was available?
The total estimated funding was $100,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were set at $100,000, indicating BLM expected a single award for a fixed amount.
How many awards were anticipated?
Only one award was anticipated.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing/matching and was listed as a challenge cost share.
What types of match could be used?
The summary indicates the recipient would need to contribute non-federal resources such as cash, in-kind labor, equipment use, or other allowable match as part of the project commitment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement materials.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity align with?
The categories were aligned with environment, natural resources, science and technology, and other research and development.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.238.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 4, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was May 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on June 30, 2012.
Where were applicants instructed to get the full announcement and application package?
Applicants were directed to download complete instructions and the application package via the application materials referenced in the announcement.
Who was the listed point of contact?
The listed contact was Janet Huff, Grants Management Officer at BLM.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 505-761-8941. Email: jhuff@blm.gov.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of this cooperative agreement?
Based on the cooperative agreement structure described, BLM anticipated active involvement or collaboration during the project rather than simply issuing funds without engagement.
Does the summary specify exactly what deliverables are required?
The summary does not list specific deliverables, but it strongly emphasizes consistent written reporting that documents methods, activities, and results, reflecting an expectation for thorough documentation.
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