Opportunity Information: Apply for L15AS00108
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CCS Arizona BLM Recreational Shooting Outreach, Education and Monitoring (PDO)" 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 1, 2015 and posted on May 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2015 See announcement cover sheet for the deadline (30 June 2015 @ 1700) for submission of applications. Applications must be received by the BLM prior to the posted deadline.. (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 2 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.
- The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this announcement. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award. Eligible applicant types are Unrestricted, anyone may apply
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Opportunity Summary:
The CCS Arizona BLM Recreational Shooting Outreach, Education and Monitoring (PDO) opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on improving how recreational target shooting is managed on public lands around the Phoenix, Arizona area. The program is built on the idea that target shooting is growing in popularity, but the supporting safety practices, user education, and on-the-ground stewardship have not kept pace. BLM highlights several recurring problems driving the need for this funding: safety risks in and around informal shooting areas (especially for people who are not shooting), increasing damage to natural and cultural resources, poor reach of outdoor ethics messaging to the users most likely to need it, and limited awareness or availability of technology and equipment that could reduce impacts and make shooting more sustainable. Another major theme is that the shooting community is not consistently organized in a way that enables a broad, coordinated education and stewardship campaign.
The grant’s core objective is to fund a recipient that can take a leadership role and work collaboratively across a wide range of partners to keep recreational shooting on public lands safer, more responsible, and more sustainable over time. The recipient is expected to be capable of coordinating with interest groups and organizations, counties, state agencies, private property owners, and business and industry interests, rather than working in isolation. The work is not just public messaging; it includes practical “area care” efforts, promoting better safety and environmental ethics, and monitoring trends in where shooting occurs and what effects it is having. BLM identifies specific priority locations for this work: the Table Mesa Recreation Area and Morgan City Wash (north of Phoenix), and the Miller Road area (west of Phoenix). These sites are essentially focal areas where outreach, stewardship, and monitoring activities are expected to concentrate.
A major required activity is developing best management practices for outreach that actually reaches recreational shooters both on public lands and in nearby off-site settings (for example, through channels where shooters get information, buy equipment, or connect with other shooters). BLM emphasizes that these outreach methods should be effective enough to be used as a model and to train others, suggesting the agency wants products and techniques that can be replicated beyond the initial project. The announcement also stresses the importance of industry involvement and responsible-use advocates, indicating that partnerships with retailers, manufacturers, and shooting community leaders are viewed as essential to changing behavior at scale.
Another notable component is the expectation that the recipient can engage with equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders to develop, adapt, or improve technology that supports sustainable recreational shooting. In practical terms, this could mean exploring or piloting tools, target systems, containment or backstop concepts, cleanup and maintenance solutions, or other specialized support equipment that reduces litter, fire risk, or resource damage, and makes it easier for shooters to do the right thing. The recipient should be ready not only to propose and study such techniques, but also to help move viable ideas toward real-world usability in the marketplace.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor of $12,000. BLM anticipated making up to two awards. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects substantial involvement and coordination during the project rather than a hands-off grant. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is tied to CFDA number 15.238. It is a Challenge Cost Share (CCS) opportunity and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support) consistent with the program’s terms.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any entity may apply as long as it meets the requirements stated in the announcement. The posting date was May 1, 2015, with an application deadline of June 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM (1700), and applications needed to be received by BLM before that deadline. The listed agency contact for access and submission questions was Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer, at 602-417-9268 and ebell@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CCS Arizona BLM Recreational Shooting Outreach, Education and Monitoring (PDO) opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on improving the management of recreational target shooting on public lands around the Phoenix, Arizona area through outreach, education, stewardship ("area care"), and monitoring.
What problem is this funding trying to address?
BLM is responding to the gap between the growing popularity of target shooting and the slower growth of safety practices, user education, and stewardship at informal shooting areas. The agency highlights recurring issues such as safety risks (including risks to non-shooters), damage to natural and cultural resources, limited reach of outdoor ethics messaging to the users who most need it, and limited awareness or availability of technology/equipment that could reduce impacts.
What is the main objective of the project?
The core objective is to fund a recipient that can take a leadership role and work collaboratively with a broad range of partners to make recreational shooting on public lands safer, more responsible, and more sustainable over time.
What type of award is this?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial BLM involvement and coordination during the project (as opposed to a more hands-off grant relationship).
Is this a Challenge Cost Share (CCS) opportunity?
Yes. It is identified as a Challenge Cost Share (CCS) opportunity and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. Applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources, which may include cash or allowable in-kind support, consistent with the program terms.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $250,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $250,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $12,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making up to two awards.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The work is focused on public lands around the Phoenix, Arizona area.
What are the priority locations identified by BLM?
BLM identifies priority/focal areas where outreach, stewardship, and monitoring are expected to concentrate: the Table Mesa Recreation Area and Morgan City Wash (north of Phoenix), and the Miller Road area (west of Phoenix).
What kinds of activities are expected under this agreement?
The opportunity emphasizes a mix of activities, including: outreach and education aimed at recreational shooters; promoting safety and environmental ethics; practical on-the-ground stewardship ("area care"); and monitoring trends in where shooting occurs and what effects it is having.
Is the work limited to public messaging?
No. BLM indicates the work goes beyond public messaging and includes practical stewardship and monitoring in addition to education and outreach.
What does BLM mean by "outreach that actually reaches recreational shooters"?
BLM calls for best management practices for outreach that reaches shooters both on public lands and in off-site settings where shooters get information, buy equipment, or connect with other shooters.
Are deliverables expected to be reusable or replicable?
Yes. BLM emphasizes outreach methods should be effective enough to serve as a model and to train others, suggesting the products and techniques should be replicable beyond the initial project.
How important are partnerships for this project?
Partnerships are central to the project design. The recipient is expected to coordinate with interest groups and organizations, counties, state agencies, private property owners, and business and industry interests rather than working in isolation.
Is involvement from the shooting industry encouraged?
Yes. The announcement stresses the importance of industry involvement and responsible-use advocates, including partnerships with retailers, manufacturers, and shooting community leaders, to help change behavior at scale.
Does the opportunity include technology or equipment development?
Yes. A notable component is engaging with equipment manufacturers and other stakeholders to develop, adapt, or improve technology and equipment that supports sustainable recreational shooting.
What types of technology or equipment could be relevant?
Examples described include tools or pilots related to target systems, containment or backstop concepts, cleanup and maintenance solutions, or other specialized support equipment intended to reduce litter, fire risk, or resource damage and make responsible behavior easier.
Does BLM expect the project to move ideas toward real-world adoption?
Yes. The recipient should be prepared not only to propose and study techniques, but also to help move viable ideas toward real-world usability in the marketplace.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 15.238.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning any entity may apply as long as it meets the requirements stated in the announcement.
What is the posting date for this opportunity?
The posting date listed is May 1, 2015.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is June 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM (1700). Applications needed to be received by BLM before that deadline.
Who is the point of contact for submission or access questions?
The listed agency contact is Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer.
How can applicants contact the agency point of contact?
Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: ebell@blm.gov.
What does BLM identify as key challenges at informal shooting areas?
BLM highlights safety risks (especially for people who are not shooting), increasing damage to natural and cultural resources, poor reach of outdoor ethics messaging to the users most likely to need it, and limited awareness/availability of technology and equipment that could reduce impacts and make shooting more sustainable.
Why does BLM emphasize the need for leadership and coordination?
BLM notes that the shooting community is not consistently organized in a way that supports a broad, coordinated education and stewardship campaign. The recipient is expected to help fill that leadership and coordination role across partners.
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