Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00161
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Forest and Resource Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.233 Forests and Woodlands Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 21, 2012 and posted on Jul 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- The National Association of Conservation Districts
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cooperative Forest and Resource Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00161) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.233, Forests and Woodlands Resource Management. The central goal was to strengthen on-the-ground conservation work by routing practical tools and resources through conservation districts, which are often the local entities best positioned to coordinate with communities and landowners. By doing so, BLM aimed to improve its partnerships with local municipalities and private landowners and achieve conservation outcomes that deliver clear public benefits, such as healthier forests, reduced wildfire risk, and improved water resources.
The program emphasized collaborative, landscape-oriented work in several key areas. Priority activities included forest and woodland restoration to improve ecosystem health and resilience; fuels reduction to help lower the intensity and spread potential of wildfires; watershed and wetlands protection to maintain or enhance water quality, hydrology, habitat, and natural flood buffering; and invasive species management to control or reduce non-native species that can degrade habitat, alter fire regimes, and reduce biodiversity. The structure of the opportunity suggests a focus on practical implementation and coordination, leveraging conservation districts as conveners and delivery partners that can align federal objectives with local needs and landowner participation.
Funding was relatively targeted and modest, reflecting an expectation of a small number of awards and focused deliverables. BLM anticipated making one award, with an estimated total program funding level of $100,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between an award floor of $20,000 and a ceiling of $100,000. No cost sharing or matching was required, which typically reduces barriers to participation and can help ensure that projects move forward based on conservation value and readiness rather than applicants ability to provide non-federal funds.
Eligibility was limited and specific. The eligible applicant identified in the notice was the National Association of Conservation Districts, with the listing categorized broadly as "Others" and accompanied by a note to consult the full announcement text for details. In practical terms, that means the opportunity was not a general open solicitation to all organizations; it was structured to work through the conservation district network as the primary partner for delivering the intended assistance and coordinating local implementation.
Key dates show this was a time-limited opportunity posted on July 12, 2012, with the original closing date of July 26, 2012, later extended to August 22, 2012. The record indicates an archive date of August 25, 2012, meaning the listing is now historical rather than currently open. The official posting and supporting materials were made available through Grants.gov, and the contact for access issues or administrative questions was Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer at BLM (202-912-7098, lisaclayton@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Cooperative Forest and Resource Management.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00161.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity.
What type of award was used?
The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What CFDA program does this fall under?
It was listed under CFDA 15.233, titled Forests and Woodlands Resource Management.
What was the central goal of the program?
The central goal was to strengthen on-the-ground conservation work by routing practical tools and resources through conservation districts, which are often positioned to coordinate with communities and landowners. BLM aimed to improve partnerships with local municipalities and private landowners and achieve conservation outcomes with clear public benefits.
What kinds of public benefits were emphasized?
The notice highlighted benefits such as healthier forests, reduced wildfire risk, and improved water resources.
What overall approach did the program emphasize?
The program emphasized collaborative, landscape-oriented conservation work and practical implementation/coordination, leveraging conservation districts as conveners and delivery partners that align federal objectives with local needs and landowner participation.
What were the priority activity areas?
Priority activities included:
- Forest and woodland restoration to improve ecosystem health and resilience
- Fuels reduction to help lower the intensity and spread potential of wildfires
- Watershed and wetlands protection to maintain or enhance water quality, hydrology, habitat, and natural flood buffering
- Invasive species management to control or reduce non-native species that can degrade habitat, alter fire regimes, and reduce biodiversity
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total program funding level?
The estimated total program funding level was $100,000.
What was the expected award range?
Individual awards were expected to range from an award floor of $20,000 to an award ceiling of $100,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching was required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited and specific. The eligible applicant identified in the notice was the National Association of Conservation Districts. The listing was categorized broadly as "Others" with a note to consult the full announcement text for details.
Was this an open solicitation for all organizations?
No. Based on the eligibility information provided, it was not a general open solicitation; it was structured to work through the conservation district network as the primary partner for delivering assistance and coordinating local implementation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 12, 2012.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 26, 2012.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to August 22, 2012.
Is this opportunity currently open?
No. The record indicates an archive date of August 25, 2012, meaning the listing is historical rather than currently open.
Where were the official posting and supporting materials made available?
The official posting and supporting materials were made available through Grants.gov.
Who was the listed contact for access issues or administrative questions?
The contact listed was Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer at BLM.
What contact details were provided for the Grants Management Officer?
Phone: 202-912-7098
Email: lisaclayton@blm.gov
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