Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00112
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "CESU BLM AZ Strip Cooperative Monitoring Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.237 Rangeland Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2014 and posted on May 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2014 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due 25 June 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 $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The CESU BLM AZ Strip Cooperative Monitoring Project is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network, specifically the Desert Southwest CESU (DSCESU). The CESU program is a large national partnership structure that connects federal agencies with universities and other partners to support applied research, technical assistance, and education tied directly to land and resource management needs. In this case, the project sits squarely in the natural resources space and is aimed at practical, on-the-ground monitoring that supports BLM rangeland decision-making in northern Arizona.
The project background reflects a long-running, applied monitoring collaboration that began in September 2003 under an existing assistance agreement (Agreement #L09AC15972). The core purpose has been to help the BLM Arizona Strip District carry out vegetation monitoring studies on active public land grazing allotments. The emphasis is not on experimental research or developing new methods, but on collecting vegetation monitoring data using approved BLM methods and protocols, with an academic partner working directly alongside BLM staff. The monitoring is especially tied to allotments where Rangeland Health Assessments are being implemented, meaning the data collection is meant to feed into rangeland condition evaluations and management actions associated with livestock grazing administration.
From a funding and award standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00112) is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means BLM expects substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The opportunity anticipates a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of up to $500,000. The listed award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $82,000, indicating BLM was prepared to consider proposals within that funding range depending on the proposed scope. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement noted, reducing the burden on the applicant institution to provide non-federal funds.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, aligning with the CESU model and the described history of collaboration with the University of Arizona. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.237, Rangeland Resource Management, which signals that the primary federal purpose is the management and stewardship of rangeland resources rather than, for example, wildlife-only objectives or purely academic research outputs.
The announcement timeline shows it was posted on May 13, 2014, with proposals due electronically through Grants.gov by June 25, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Applications submitted after that deadline were not to be considered. The posting was archived on June 30, 2014. For applicants needing the full announcement or assistance accessing it, the point of contact listed is Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer at BLM (602-417-9268, ebell@blm.gov). The announcement also points applicants to Grants.gov for additional information and submission details.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the CESU BLM AZ Strip Cooperative Monitoring Project?
The CESU BLM AZ Strip Cooperative Monitoring Project is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Network, specifically the Desert Southwest CESU (DSCESU). It focuses on applied, on-the-ground vegetation monitoring that supports BLM rangeland decision-making in northern Arizona.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Which CESU region is associated with this project?
This project is associated with the Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (DSCESU) under the broader CESU Network.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The main purpose is to assist the BLM Arizona Strip District in carrying out vegetation monitoring studies on active public land grazing allotments, using approved BLM methods and protocols. The monitoring is intended to inform rangeland condition evaluations and management actions tied to livestock grazing administration.
Is this project focused on experimental research or developing new monitoring methods?
No. The description emphasizes collecting vegetation monitoring data using approved BLM methods and protocols, rather than conducting experimental research or developing new methods.
How does the monitoring relate to BLM rangeland assessments?
The monitoring is especially tied to allotments where Rangeland Health Assessments are being implemented, meaning the data collection is meant to feed into rangeland condition evaluations and related management decisions.
What type of award is expected (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates BLM expects substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing funding with minimal federal participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00112.
Is the opportunity expected to make one award or multiple awards?
The opportunity anticipates a single award.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is up to $500,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts mentioned in the announcement?
The award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $82,000, indicating proposals could be considered within that range depending on scope.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is noted in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
How does the CESU program generally work in relation to partners?
The CESU program is described as a national partnership structure connecting federal agencies with universities and other partners to support applied research, technical assistance, and education tied directly to land and resource management needs. For this project, the work is described as being carried out with an academic partner working directly alongside BLM staff.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.237, Rangeland Resource Management.
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the project focus?
The CFDA listing (15.237, Rangeland Resource Management) signals that the primary federal purpose is the management and stewardship of rangeland resources.
When was the announcement posted?
The announcement was posted on May 13, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
Proposals were due electronically through Grants.gov by June 25, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
Applications submitted after the deadline were not to be considered.
Where were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity archived?
The posting was archived on June 30, 2014.
Is there a prior agreement or project history connected to this opportunity?
Yes. The project is described as part of a long-running monitoring collaboration that began in September 2003 under an existing assistance agreement (Agreement #L09AC15972).
Who is the point of contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed point of contact is Eddie W. Bell Jr., Grants Management Officer at BLM.
How can applicants contact the point of contact?
Eddie W. Bell Jr. can be reached by phone at 602-417-9268 or by email at ebell@blm.gov.
Where should applicants look for additional submission details?
The announcement directs applicants to Grants.gov for additional information and submission details.
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