Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00300
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CCS Morro Audubon Society Based Seabird Colony Monitoring" 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 Sep 6, 2012 and posted on Sep 6, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 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 $99,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $99,000.00 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:
The grant opportunity titled "CCS Morro Audubon Society Based Seabird Colony Monitoring" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00300) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on natural resource protection on the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM). The core purpose is to support a collaborative effort between the BLM and the Morro Coast Audubon California Chapter to protect, conserve, and restore seabird colonies associated with the monument. In practical terms, the opportunity is centered on monitoring and stewardship work that improves understanding of seabird populations, supports conservation actions that sustain or expand colonies, and helps translate findings into public-facing information about seabird resources on the CCNM.
A key feature of the announcement is that it is designed to leverage the Morro Coast Audubon California Chapter's existing capacity and track record in avian conservation. The description emphasizes that the organization has members who are motivated to advance knowledge about seabirds, study seabird populations, and share information with the public, and it notes a history of protecting, restoring, and expanding seabird populations in California. That framing signals that the work is expected to be hands-on and science-informed, combining field-based monitoring of seabird colonies with outreach or education components that communicate what is being learned and why it matters for conservation on federally managed coastal monument lands.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity with an expected single award. The total estimated funding is $99,000, and both the award ceiling and the estimated total funding are listed as $99,000, suggesting the project was scoped for one award up to that amount. The award floor is listed as $500. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement during the period of performance compared to a standard grant, often through coordination, shared planning, or collaboration on implementation and reporting. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.238, and the activity category is Natural Resources. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement under the listed "Challenge Cost Share" field.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The posting date and creation date are both September 6, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 13, 2012, indicating a short application window. Additional details and full announcement materials were made available through Grants.gov at the link provided in the notice.
For applicant support or access issues with the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer (GMO), reachable at 530-252-5338 and by email at lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "CCS Morro Audubon Society Based Seabird Colony Monitoring."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00300.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement, the use of a cooperative agreement indicates substantial federal involvement during the project period compared to a standard grant. That typically means the BLM expects to coordinate closely with the recipient, which can include shared planning, collaboration on implementation, and coordination on reporting.
Is this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The announcement identifies it as a discretionary funding opportunity.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The announcement indicates an expected single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The total estimated funding is $99,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $99,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is $500.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The "Challenge Cost Share" field indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to support a collaborative effort between the BLM and the Morro Coast Audubon California Chapter to protect, conserve, and restore seabird colonies associated with the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM).
What kinds of activities or work does the opportunity focus on?
The description centers on seabird colony monitoring and stewardship work. It emphasizes improving understanding of seabird populations, supporting conservation actions that sustain or expand colonies, and translating findings into public-facing information about seabird resources on the CCNM.
Is the work expected to be field-based?
Yes. The description highlights hands-on, science-informed work that includes field-based monitoring of seabird colonies.
Is outreach or public education included in the expected work?
Yes. The announcement notes an emphasis on sharing information with the public and translating monitoring findings into public-facing information about seabird resources on the CCNM.
What geographic or program area is associated with this opportunity?
The effort is associated with the California Coastal National Monument (CCNM) and focuses on seabird colonies linked to the monument.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.238.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are explicitly excluded from the eligible applicant category listed.
Is this opportunity intended to leverage a specific organization’s existing capacity?
Yes. The description emphasizes leveraging the Morro Coast Audubon California Chapter's existing capacity and track record in avian conservation, including motivated members and a history of protecting, restoring, and expanding seabird populations in California.
Where were the full announcement materials provided?
The notice indicates that additional details and full announcement materials were made available through Grants.gov (via the link provided in the notice).
What were the posting and closing dates?
The posting date and creation date are both September 6, 2012. The original and current closing date is September 13, 2012.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posting date (September 6, 2012) and closing date (September 13, 2012), the application window was very short.
Who can applicants contact for support or access issues with the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer (GMO).
What are the contact details for the point of contact?
Leona B. Parker can be reached by phone at 530-252-5338 and by email at lparker@blm.gov.
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