Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00155
Apply for L14AS00155
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Climate Change Upper Gunnison Basin in Colorado." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 18, 2014 and posted on Jun 18, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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 Climate Change Upper Gunnison Basin in Colorado opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00155) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement to support natural resource work in the Upper Gunnison Basin. The core objective was to have the selected recipient work side-by-side with BLM and with private and other non-federal landowners to keep advancing an on-the-ground, collaborative strategy aimed at improving the resilience of riparian corridors and wetland ecosystems in the face of climate change. In practical terms, the program emphasized partnership-based planning and implementation rather than a standalone project by a single organization, reflecting the reality that riparian and wetland systems often span mixed ownership boundaries and require coordinated management to be effective.
The funding was relatively targeted and small in scale, with an estimated total of $75,000 and a stated award ceiling of $75,000 (meaning one award could fund the entire pot). The award floor was $1,500, and BLM expected to make a single award. The listing indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, which generally lowers barriers for applicants who may not have non-federal match available. The assistance was categorized under CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), signaling that the work was intended to produce conservation and resource management outcomes, particularly those tied to habitat and ecosystem function.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement. That typically allows nonprofits, local governments, tribes, academic institutions, and potentially private entities to apply, assuming they meet standard federal assistance requirements and any specific conditions described in the complete notice. Because the instrument type was a cooperative agreement (not a standard grant), applicants should expect substantial federal involvement during the project, such as joint planning, technical coordination, shared decision-making on deliverables, and close collaboration with BLM staff and partner landowners.
Timing-wise, the opportunity was posted and created on June 18, 2014, with an original and final closing date of July 10, 2014, and it was later archived on August 29, 2014. Anyone needing help accessing the full announcement was directed to contact Ruth A. Raisanen at BLM (303-239-3605, rraisane@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Climate Change Upper Gunnison Basin in Colorado."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00155.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award was offered through a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Because the instrument was a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect substantial federal involvement during the project. The description indicates this could include joint planning, technical coordination, shared decision-making on deliverables, and close collaboration with BLM staff and partner landowners.
What was the main purpose or objective of the opportunity?
The core objective was to support natural resource work in the Upper Gunnison Basin by having the selected recipient work side-by-side with BLM and with private and other non-federal landowners to advance an on-the-ground, collaborative strategy. The strategy focused on improving the resilience of riparian corridors and wetland ecosystems in the face of climate change.
Where was the work expected to take place?
The opportunity focused on the Upper Gunnison Basin in Colorado.
What kinds of ecosystems or resources were emphasized?
The program emphasized riparian corridors and wetland ecosystems, with an overall focus on resilience and natural resource outcomes related to climate change.
Was this meant to fund a single organization working alone?
No. The opportunity emphasized partnership-based planning and implementation rather than a standalone project by a single organization. It highlighted that riparian and wetland systems can span mixed ownership boundaries and often require coordinated management across partners.
How much funding was available in total?
The estimated total funding amount was $75,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The stated award ceiling was $75,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $1,500.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM expected to make a single award.
Could one award receive the full amount available?
Yes. Since the award ceiling was $75,000 and the estimated total funding was $75,000, one award could fund the entire pot.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the listing.
What CFDA number/category was associated with this opportunity?
The assistance was categorized under CFDA 15.231: Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
What does the CFDA listing suggest about the intended outcomes?
Based on the CFDA category provided, the work was intended to produce conservation and resource management outcomes, particularly tied to habitat and ecosystem function.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
What kinds of applicants might "unrestricted eligibility" include?
The listing suggests that unrestricted eligibility would typically allow nonprofits, local governments, tribes, academic institutions, and potentially private entities to apply, assuming they meet standard federal assistance requirements and any specific conditions described in the complete notice.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 18, 2014.
When did the application period close?
The original and final closing date was July 10, 2014.
Was there more than one closing date?
No. The listing shows the same date (July 10, 2014) as both the original closing date and the final closing date.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 29, 2014.
Who should be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For help accessing the full announcement, the listing directed applicants to contact Ruth A. Raisanen at BLM.
What contact details were provided for the opportunity?
The contact listed was Ruth A. Raisanen, Bureau of Land Management. Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
What should applicants expect regarding collaboration with landowners?
The opportunity description specifically called for working side-by-side with BLM and with private and other non-federal landowners, reflecting the need for coordinated work across mixed ownership boundaries in riparian and wetland areas.
Was this opportunity described as large or small in scale?
It was described as relatively targeted and small in scale, with an estimated total of $75,000.
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