Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00146
Apply for L14AS00146
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CCS AZ BLM, Bald Eagle Nestwatch" 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 Jun 12, 2014 and posted on Jun 12, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 22, 2014 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due 22 July 2014@ 1700 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award. (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.
- ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. Eligible Applicants Anyone B. Cost Sharing or Matching Yes 11
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Opportunity Summary:
The CCS AZ BLM, Bald Eagle Nestwatch grant opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on sustaining and strengthening Arizona's long-running Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program. This program operates under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee (SWBEMC), a broad partnership that includes federal, state, and local governments, tribes, public utilities, and nonprofit organizations. The Nestwatch effort has been active for roughly 35 years and is widely credited with helping drive the recovery of the desert-nesting bald eagle population in Arizona. Although bald eagles were removed from the federal threatened and endangered species list in 2007, the opportunity emphasizes that the species remains sensitive to disturbance during breeding and is still considered a Bureau Sensitive Species, meaning continued proactive management is a priority.
At its core, the project supports monitoring and protection of "at risk" bald eagle nesting territories across Arizona, with an emphasis on maintaining high nesting productivity and preventing setbacks that could threaten the population's long-term stability. The Arizona Game and Fish Department plays a central coordination role by organizing volunteers and interns and combining funding from multiple cooperating partners to implement nest monitoring statewide. The program also produces statewide reports that track progress toward BLM objectives and the broader Bald Eagle Management objectives outlined in the Conservation Agreement and Strategy for the Southwestern Bald Eagle. In practice, this means applicants are expected to contribute to an established, data-driven conservation framework rather than creating an entirely new effort from scratch.
The stated objective of the BLM-funded portion is to maintain the multi-party partnership and provide assistance that allows the Nestwatch Program to continue improving nest success and the overall conservation status of bald eagles in Arizona. A key theme throughout the announcement is that breeding bald eagles are particularly vulnerable to human disturbance, so continued on-the-ground monitoring, protective measures, and coordinated management responses are viewed as essential. The opportunity also highlights public education as a conservation tool, aiming to reduce disturbance and build public awareness so eagles can keep breeding successfully and expanding their range in Arizona.
From an administrative standpoint, this was a discretionary funding opportunity issued by the Bureau of Land Management under the Natural Resources activity category, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument (which generally implies substantial involvement or coordination with the federal agency during the project). The opportunity anticipated one award. The estimated total funding was $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $22,806. The listing references CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share). The posting date and creation date were June 12, 2014, with an original and current closing date of July 22, 2014. Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on July 22, 2014, and late proposals were not considered. The opportunity was archived on July 27, 2014.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. The notice contains mixed signals on cost sharing: one field states "No" cost sharing requirement, while an eligibility section indicates "Cost Sharing or Matching Yes 11" (which appears to suggest some cost share expectation, though the text is unclear and would typically require verification in the full solicitation). The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for full details and provides a BLM grants management contact for access issues: Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer, 602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov.
CCS AZ BLM Bald Eagle Nestwatch Grant Opportunity - FAQs
What is the CCS AZ BLM Bald Eagle Nestwatch grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement intended to sustain and strengthen Arizona's long-running Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program. The program focuses on monitoring and protecting bald eagle nesting territories across Arizona, especially nests considered "at risk" of disturbance or reduced productivity.
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding opportunity was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates substantial involvement, coordination, or ongoing collaboration with the federal agency during the project (as compared to a standard grant).
What is the main goal of the BLM-funded portion of the project?
The stated objective is to maintain the multi-party partnership supporting the Nestwatch Program and provide assistance that allows the program to continue improving nest success and the overall conservation status of bald eagles in Arizona.
How does this opportunity relate to the existing Bald Eagle Nestwatch Program?
The project is designed to support an established statewide Nestwatch effort that has been active for roughly 35 years. Applicants are expected to contribute to an existing, data-driven conservation framework rather than creating an entirely new effort.
Why is the Nestwatch Program still emphasized if bald eagles were delisted in 2007?
Although bald eagles were removed from the federal threatened and endangered species list in 2007, the opportunity notes that the species remains sensitive to disturbance during breeding. The bald eagle is also described as a Bureau Sensitive Species, meaning continued proactive management remains a priority.
What conservation approach does the opportunity emphasize?
The opportunity emphasizes on-the-ground monitoring and protection of nesting territories, coordinated management responses to reduce disturbance, and public education to increase awareness and reduce human impacts during the breeding season.
What does "at risk" nesting territories mean in this context?
Based on the description, "at risk" territories are nesting areas where disturbance or other factors could reduce nesting success or threaten long-term stability of the population, making continued monitoring and protective measures especially important.
Who coordinates the Nestwatch work described in the announcement?
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is described as playing a central coordination role by organizing volunteers and interns and combining funding from multiple cooperating partners to implement statewide nest monitoring.
What partnership structure supports the program?
The Nestwatch Program operates under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the Southwestern Bald Eagle Management Committee (SWBEMC), a partnership that includes federal, state, and local governments, tribes, public utilities, and nonprofit organizations.
What kinds of activities are expected to be supported by this award?
Activities described include monitoring and protecting nesting territories, taking steps to prevent disturbance during breeding, coordinating management responses among partners, and conducting public education to reduce disturbance and support successful breeding and range expansion.
Are reporting or statewide deliverables mentioned?
Yes. The program produces statewide reports that track progress toward BLM objectives and the broader bald eagle management objectives outlined in the Conservation Agreement and Strategy for the Southwestern Bald Eagle.
What activity category is this funding associated with?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding was $100,000.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $22,806.
What CFDA program is referenced?
The listing references CFDA 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
The notice contains conflicting signals. One field states that cost sharing is not required, while another section indicates "Cost Sharing or Matching Yes 11." The text provided does not resolve the discrepancy and suggests applicants would need to confirm the requirement in the full solicitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date and creation date were June 12, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was July 22, 2014.
What time were applications due?
Applications had to be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on July 22, 2014.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Were late applications accepted?
No. The announcement states that late proposals were not considered.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on July 27, 2014.
Where were applicants directed to find full details?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for full details.
Who can be contacted for Grants.gov access issues or grants management questions?
The notice provides a BLM grants management contact for access issues: Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer, 602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov.
What is the broader conservation context referenced in the announcement?
The work is framed within a long-standing, collaborative conservation effort credited with supporting recovery of the desert-nesting bald eagle population in Arizona, and aligned with objectives in the Conservation Agreement and Strategy for the Southwestern Bald Eagle.
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