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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Eastern Idaho Visitor Center Operations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 27, 2011 and posted on Jun 27, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 27, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $88,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $18,000.00 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 Eastern Idaho Visitor Center Operations grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00139) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement intended to support the ongoing operations and public service mission of the Eastern Idaho Visitor Information Center (EIVIC). The award is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM expects to have an active role in coordinating or collaborating with the recipient during the project, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category and is tied to CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
At its core, this opportunity focuses on sustaining and delivering visitor center services through an interagency partnership. The EIVIC is jointly operated by the BLM, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. The visitor center serves both local residents in the Greater Idaho Falls area and travelers passing through eastern Idaho, acting as a central point for distributing informational materials and helping the public navigate recreation opportunities, regulations, and community resources.
The work supported by the grant is centered on public education and visitor assistance. EIVIC staff are expected to provide information about rules and opportunities on public lands managed by the BLM and USFS, including guidance that helps visitors understand how to recreate responsibly and comply with land-use regulations. Beyond federal public lands information, the center also functions as a community hub by sharing information on Idaho Falls-area activities and organizations, along with broader state-of-Idaho travel and destination information. A notable operational component included in the scope is providing BLM map sales services for the Upper Snake Field Office, meaning the visitor center supports public access to official maps and related products.
In terms of funding details, the announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1). The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $88,000, with an award ceiling of $18,000 and an award floor of $1. No cost sharing or matching is required, which lowers the barrier for applicants that may not have additional cash or in-kind resources available to meet a match requirement. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any further clarifications that may be provided in the full announcement materials.
The opportunity was posted and created on June 27, 2011, with an original and current closing date of July 27, 2011, and an archive date of June 27, 2012. Applicants were directed to use the application forms and instructions available through the announcement's "APPLICATIONS" section. For access issues or administrative questions, the listed point of contact is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 208-373-4018 or by email at mritacco@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Eastern Idaho Visitor Center Operations (FON L11AS00139)
What is the Eastern Idaho Visitor Center Operations grant opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support the ongoing operations and public service mission of the Eastern Idaho Visitor Information Center (EIVIC). The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L11AS00139.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to sustain and deliver visitor center services through an interagency partnership, with a focus on public education and visitor assistance. Supported work centers on providing the public with information needed to understand recreation opportunities, responsible recreation practices, and compliance with applicable land-use rules and regulations.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is expected?
The award is offered through a cooperative agreement. This generally means the BLM expects to have an active role in coordinating or collaborating with the recipient during the project, rather than simply providing funds with no further involvement.
What funding activity category and CFDA does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources. The opportunity is tied to CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
What is the Eastern Idaho Visitor Information Center (EIVIC)?
EIVIC is a visitor center serving local residents in the Greater Idaho Falls area and travelers passing through eastern Idaho. It functions as a central point for distributing informational materials and helping the public navigate recreation opportunities, regulations, and community resources.
Who jointly operates the visitor center?
The EIVIC is jointly operated by the BLM, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.
What services and activities are supported by this grant?
The supported work is centered on public education and visitor assistance. EIVIC staff are expected to provide information about rules and opportunities on public lands managed by the BLM and USFS, including guidance that helps visitors understand how to recreate responsibly and comply with land-use regulations. The center also shares information on Idaho Falls-area activities and organizations, as well as broader state-of-Idaho travel and destination information.
Does the scope include support for map sales?
Yes. A notable operational component included in the scope is providing BLM map sales services for the Upper Snake Field Office. This supports public access to official maps and related products.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the total estimated funding for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding listed for the opportunity is $88,000.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is $1 and the award ceiling is $18,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required, which reduces the barrier for applicants that do not have additional resources available to meet a match.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any further clarifications that may be provided in the full announcement materials.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 27, 2011.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date and the current closing date are both listed as July 27, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 27, 2012.
Where are the application forms and instructions located?
Applicants were directed to use the application forms and instructions available through the announcement's "APPLICATIONS" section.
Who can be contacted for administrative or access questions?
The listed point of contact is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer.
What is the contact phone number and email for the point of contact?
Phone: 208-373-4018. Email: mritacco@blm.gov.
What geographic area and audience does the visitor center serve?
The visitor center serves local residents in the Greater Idaho Falls area and travelers passing through eastern Idaho, and it provides information relevant to public lands managed by the BLM and USFS as well as local and statewide Idaho travel information.
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