Opportunity Information: Apply for NVNOI 080010
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Custodianship of the Walking Box Ranch Property" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224 Cultural Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 11, 2008 and posted on Apr 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 25, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,100,000.00 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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) issued a public notice titled "Custodianship of the Walking Box Ranch Property" (Funding Opportunity Number NVNOI-080010) to announce its intent to fund a specific set of activities through a cooperative agreement. A key point in the notice is that it is not a request for applications; instead, it serves as formal notification that BLM plans to move forward with funding without full and open competition. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under the natural resources area, and it is associated with CFDA 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
The project centers on the Walking Box Ranch and is intended to establish a Field Research and Training Center that will support Mojave Desert-focused field research. Alongside the research and training functions, the effort also includes creating a museum component. The museum work is described primarily as the stabilization and restoration of existing structures on the property, indicating an emphasis on preserving and rehabilitating what is already there rather than building an entirely new museum facility from scratch. Together, these elements are framed as a combined Field Research and Training Center and Museum concept, designed to serve both scientific and public education roles.
The mission described for the center is strongly education- and stewardship-oriented. It aims to teach the public about conservation, sustainability, and responsible stewardship of the Mojave Desert's natural and cultural resources. At the same time, it is meant to provide research opportunities that improve understanding of arid environments and help inform practical land management actions and decision-making, with a particular focus on the Mojave Desert. In other words, the project is positioned as both a research hub and a public-facing institution that translates research and resource management issues into educational programming and exhibits.
Funding details in the notice indicate BLM anticipated making a single award. The estimated total funding is $1,100,000, with an award ceiling of $1,100,000 and an award floor of $220,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed, meaning the recipient would not be required by the announcement to provide matching funds as a condition of the award. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, reflecting the research and training emphasis and the likelihood that a university-type partner would be responsible for long-term custodianship, research programming, and public education components.
The notice was posted and created on April 11, 2008, with an original and current closing date of April 25, 2008, and an archive date of May 10, 2008. For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Kenda Tucker, Chief of Contracting Office, reachable by phone at 775-861-6417 or by email at kendatucker@nv.blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this BLM grant opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) public notice titled "Custodianship of the Walking Box Ranch Property" (Funding Opportunity Number NVNOI-080010). It announces BLM's intent to fund a specific set of activities through a cooperative agreement related to the Walking Box Ranch property.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competition?
No. The notice specifically states it is not a request for applications. It is a formal notification that BLM plans to proceed with funding without full and open competition.
What type of funding is this?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding in the natural resources area and is associated with CFDA 15.224 (Cultural Resource Management).
What is the main project goal?
The project focuses on the Walking Box Ranch and is intended to establish a Field Research and Training Center supporting Mojave Desert-focused field research, along with a museum component.
What does the "Field Research and Training Center" include?
Based on the notice, the center is intended to support field research and training activities focused on the Mojave Desert, providing research opportunities aimed at improving understanding of arid environments and informing land management actions and decision-making.
What is the museum component of the project?
The museum work is described primarily as stabilization and restoration of existing structures on the Walking Box Ranch property. This indicates an emphasis on preserving and rehabilitating existing buildings rather than constructing an entirely new museum facility.
How are the research/training and museum elements intended to work together?
The notice frames the effort as a combined Field Research and Training Center and Museum concept. It is designed to serve both scientific functions (research and training) and public education functions (educational programming and exhibits).
What is the mission of the center described in the notice?
The mission is education- and stewardship-oriented: teaching the public about conservation, sustainability, and responsible stewardship of the Mojave Desert's natural and cultural resources, while also supporting research that can inform practical land management decisions with a focus on the Mojave Desert.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
The notice indicates BLM anticipated making a single award.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $1,100,000. The award ceiling is $1,100,000 and the award floor is $220,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice. Based on the announcement, matching funds are not required as a condition of the award.
Who is eligible to receive this funding?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education.
What agreement mechanism is BLM using?
The notice states BLM intends to fund the activities through a cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed in the notice is NVNOI-080010.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.224, identified as Cultural Resource Management.
When was the notice posted?
The notice was posted and created on April 11, 2008.
What were the closing date and archive date?
The original and current closing date is April 25, 2008, and the archive date is May 10, 2008.
Who can I contact if I have trouble accessing the full announcement?
For access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact listed is Kenda Tucker, Chief of Contracting Office. Phone: 775-861-6417. Email: kendatucker@nv.blm.gov.
What property does this opportunity specifically reference?
The project centers on the Walking Box Ranch property.
What geographic or environmental focus is emphasized?
The notice emphasizes the Mojave Desert, including Mojave Desert-focused field research, education about Mojave Desert conservation and stewardship, and research intended to inform land management decisions related to arid environments with a focus on the Mojave Desert.
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