Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00162
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cochetopa Abandoned Mine Closure Project in the State of Colorado ." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 7, 2010 and posted on Jul 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $67,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $67,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cochetopa Abandoned Mine Closure Project in the State of Colorado (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00162) was a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was structured as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management). The core purpose of the project was to reduce public safety and environmental risks by closing hazardous abandoned mine openings and related mine features located on lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM Gunnison Field Office in Colorado. In practical terms, the work supported by this grant would typically involve identifying and prioritizing dangerous mine shafts, adits, and other unstable or open features and then physically closing, securing, or otherwise mitigating them to prevent injuries, unauthorized entry, and potential impacts to surrounding natural resources.
Funding for the opportunity was relatively small and targeted: BLM anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $67,000. The award ceiling was $67,000 and the award floor was $1,200, indicating the agency was open to proposals of varying scope but expected one main project to be funded. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which meant the selected applicant would not be required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Eligibility was limited to state governments, signaling that the BLM intended to partner directly with the State of Colorado (or a qualifying state entity) rather than local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations.
The timeline for the announcement was short and clearly defined. The opportunity was posted and created on July 7, 2010, with an original and final closing date of July 23, 2010. The notice was later archived on August 9, 2010, meaning it is no longer open for applications and is retained mainly for recordkeeping and reference. Applicants at the time would have been expected to submit materials through Grants.gov, with the official listing referencing an additional information link at http://www.grants.gov.
For administrative and technical questions, the listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at (303) 239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Cochetopa Abandoned Mine Closure Project grant opportunity?
The Cochetopa Abandoned Mine Closure Project (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00162) was a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was designed to support work to close hazardous abandoned mine openings and related mine features in Colorado on lands managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office.
Which federal agency offered this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What was the purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to reduce public safety and environmental risks by closing hazardous abandoned mine openings and related mine features located on lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM Gunnison Field Office in Colorado.
What kinds of activities would the funding typically support?
Based on the description, funded work would typically include identifying and prioritizing dangerous mine shafts, adits, and other unstable or open mine features, then physically closing, securing, or otherwise mitigating those features. The intent was to prevent injuries, discourage unauthorized entry, and reduce potential impacts to surrounding natural resources.
Where would the project work take place?
The project focus was Colorado, specifically on lands under the jurisdiction of the BLM Gunnison Field Office.
What funding activity category and CFDA program applied to this opportunity?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources. The CFDA listing was 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
How much total funding was available?
BLM anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $67,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making a single award.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was $67,000 and the award floor was $1,200. This indicates proposals could vary in scope, though the agency expected one main project to be funded.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated for this opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments. The listing indicates the BLM intended to partner directly with the State of Colorado (or a qualifying state entity) rather than local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on July 7, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was July 23, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The notice was archived on August 9, 2010. As archived, it is no longer open for applications and is retained primarily for recordkeeping and reference.
Where were applications submitted?
Applicants were expected to submit materials through Grants.gov. The official listing referenced an additional information link at http://www.grants.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was L10AS00162.
Who was the point of contact for administrative or technical questions?
The listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen, Grants Management Officer.
How could applicants contact the Grants Management Officer?
Ruth A. Raisanen could be reached by phone at (303) 239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.
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