Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM AK NOI 09 0001
Apply for BLM AK NOI 09 0001
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Arctic Lakes Data Collection Network, Alaska" 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 Apr 15, 2009 and posted on Apr 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2009. (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.
- 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.
- This funding opportunity is issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Study Unit (CESU) program. The successful recipient must be a participant in the North and West Alaska CESU program.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Arctic Lakes Data Collection Network, Alaska (Funding Opportunity Number BLM AK NOI 09 0001) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically involving the BLM Arctic Field Office. The project was set up as a cooperative agreement, meaning the awardee would be expected to work closely with the federal partners rather than operate entirely independently. The core purpose was to support a coordinated effort between the Institute of Northern Engineering (INE) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and BLM to collect field data and on-the-ground observations at Arctic lakes in Alaska.
The practical focus of the work was lake monitoring to inform land and resource management decisions, with an emphasis on protecting fish habitat in areas affected by oil and gas surface activities. In particular, the announcement highlights concerns about winter operations that remove liquid water and/or ice chips from lakes. That type of extraction can potentially reduce or degrade overwintering habitat for fish, which can depend on adequate water volume and suitable under-ice conditions to survive through the winter. The opportunity also notes that these winter activities can affect access to lakes during the open water season, implying that changes to lake conditions may have knock-on effects for fish movement, connectivity, and seasonal habitat use.
Financially, the opportunity listed an estimated total funding amount of $75,000, with an award floor of $10,000, and it anticipated making one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation easier for applicants that do not have substantial non-federal funds available. The funding activity category was Natural Resources, and the CFDA number associated with the program was 15.236 (Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management), indicating the broader federal assistance framework under which the work was supported.
Eligibility was described as “unrestricted” in a general sense, but with a key restriction spelled out in the eligibility details: because the announcement was issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, the recipient had to be a participant in the North and West Alaska CESU. In effect, that requirement narrows the pool to organizations already affiliated with that CESU network, which commonly includes universities, research institutes, and other partners with established cooperative relationships for applied research and technical assistance.
In terms of timing, the opportunity was posted on April 14, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 28, 2009, and it was archived on June 1, 2009. Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete requirements and submission instructions. For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed point of contact was Sandra S. Smith at the BLM (s2smith@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Cooperative Arctic Lakes Data Collection Network, Alaska."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM AK NOI 09 0001.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Which BLM office was involved?
The opportunity specifically involved the BLM Arctic Field Office.
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The project was set up as a cooperative agreement. That means the awardee would be expected to work closely with federal partners rather than operate entirely independently.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose was to support a coordinated effort between the Institute of Northern Engineering (INE) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and BLM to collect field data and on-the-ground observations at Arctic lakes in Alaska.
What kinds of activities or work were expected under this project?
The practical focus was lake monitoring and data collection at Arctic lakes, producing field data and observations intended to inform land and resource management decisions.
Why was lake monitoring important for this opportunity?
The monitoring was intended to inform land and resource management decisions, with an emphasis on protecting fish habitat in areas affected by oil and gas surface activities.
What specific environmental concern did the announcement highlight?
The announcement highlighted concerns about winter operations that remove liquid water and/or ice chips from lakes, because those activities can potentially reduce or degrade overwintering habitat for fish.
How can winter water and/or ice chip removal affect fish habitat?
According to the announcement, extracting water and/or ice chips can reduce the quality or amount of overwintering habitat. Fish can depend on adequate water volume and suitable under-ice conditions to survive through the winter.
Did the announcement mention impacts beyond the winter season?
Yes. It noted that winter activities can affect access to lakes during the open water season, implying that changes to lake conditions may affect fish movement, connectivity, and seasonal habitat use.
What was the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $75,000.
Was there an award minimum (floor)?
Yes. The award floor was $10,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was Natural Resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number was 15.236, identified as Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as "unrestricted" generally, but the eligibility details included a key restriction: because the announcement was issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) program, the recipient had to be a participant in the North and West Alaska CESU.
Does "unrestricted" eligibility mean anyone could apply?
Not fully. While the opportunity used the term "unrestricted" in a general sense, the CESU requirement narrowed eligibility to organizations that were participants in the North and West Alaska CESU.
What is the CESU-related eligibility requirement?
The announcement specified that, because it was issued under a CESU program, the recipient had to be a participant in the North and West Alaska CESU.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 14, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was April 28, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2009.
Where were applicants instructed to find full requirements and submission instructions?
Applicants were directed to consult the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete requirements and submission instructions.
Who was the listed point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact was Sandra S. Smith at the BLM.
What is the contact email address provided in the announcement?
The contact email address provided was s2smith@blm.gov.
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