Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00086
Apply for L14AS00086
- The Bureau of Land Management in the education natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Education, Interpretation, Visitor Services and Resource Protection for public lands cultural and natural resources within the BLM Tres Rios Field Office jurisdiction." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238 Challenge Cost Share.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2014 and posted on Apr 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 12, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $335,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $335,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity titled "Education, Interpretation, Visitor Services and Resource Protection for public lands cultural and natural resources within the BLM Tres Rios Field Office jurisdiction" (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00086). The focus of the grant was to support projects that strengthen public understanding of, and stewardship for, cultural and natural resources on public lands managed by the BLM Tres Rios Field Office in Southwest Colorado. In practical terms, the opportunity emphasized education and interpretation efforts, improved visitor services, and on-the-ground resource protection activities, with a clear intent to connect people directly to public lands through information, volunteerism, and hands-on involvement.
This funding opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expected to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The program fell under the Education and Natural Resources funding activity categories and was tied to CFDA number 15.238. The announcement anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $335,000 and an award ceiling of $335,000. While the award floor was listed at $1,500, the overall design suggested a single, larger project was expected rather than multiple small awards.
A cost sharing or matching component was required under a Challenge Cost Share framework, so applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions) as part of the overall project budget. This requirement typically aligns with the BLM goal of leveraging federal funds with community, nonprofit, and partner support, especially for volunteer-driven stewardship and public engagement work.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This points to an intended applicant pool such as local or regional conservation groups, friends organizations, interpretive associations, or other mission-driven nonprofits with the capacity to organize volunteers, deliver public education, and collaborate closely with a federal land management office. The opportunity description highlighted the promotion of education, volunteer stewardship, information sharing, and hands-on involvement, which generally aligns with activities like interpretive programming, educational outreach, volunteer coordination for trail or site work, visitor contact services, and projects that directly protect sensitive cultural sites and natural resources.
The announcement was posted on April 30, 2014, with an application deadline of May 12, 2014, and it was later archived on June 30, 2014. Applicants were directed to access full instructions and the application package through the application tab in the listing, and the listed point of contact for assistance was Ruth A. Raisanen at the BLM (303-239-3605, rraisane@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Education, Interpretation, Visitor Services and Resource Protection for public lands cultural and natural resources within the BLM Tres Rios Field Office jurisdiction."
What agency is offering this opportunity?
This discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00086.
What geographic area does the project focus on?
The focus is on public lands within the BLM Tres Rios Field Office jurisdiction in Southwest Colorado.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support projects that strengthen public understanding of, and stewardship for, cultural and natural resources on public lands managed by the BLM Tres Rios Field Office. Emphasis was placed on connecting people directly to public lands through information, volunteerism, and hands-on involvement.
What types of activities were emphasized under this opportunity?
The opportunity emphasized education and interpretation efforts, improvements to visitor services, and on-the-ground resource protection activities. The description specifically highlighted education, volunteer stewardship, information sharing, and hands-on involvement.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the BLM expected to be actively involved with the recipient in carrying out the project, rather than issuing an award with minimal federal participation.
What funding activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity fell under Education and Natural Resources funding activity categories.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.238.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $335,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $335,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed at $1,500.
Does the structure suggest one large project or multiple small projects?
Although an award floor of $1,500 was listed, the overall design suggested a single, larger project was expected rather than multiple small awards, since only one award was anticipated and the estimated total funding was $335,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching component was required under a Challenge Cost Share framework.
What could be used to meet the cost share or match requirement?
Applicants needed to plan for contributing non-federal resources, which could include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, as part of the overall project budget.
Why was cost sharing or matching included?
The cost share requirement was described as aligning with the BLM goal of leveraging federal funds with community, nonprofit, and partner support, especially for volunteer-driven stewardship and public engagement work.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded.
What kinds of organizations did this opportunity appear designed for?
The eligibility and program emphasis pointed toward local or regional conservation groups, friends organizations, interpretive associations, and other mission-driven nonprofits able to organize volunteers, deliver public education, and collaborate closely with a federal land management office.
What are examples of project concepts that align with the opportunity description?
The description generally aligned with interpretive programming, educational outreach, volunteer coordination for trail or site work, visitor contact services, and projects that directly protect sensitive cultural sites and natural resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted on April 30, 2014.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was May 12, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on June 30, 2014.
Where were applicants instructed to find the full application instructions and package?
Applicants were directed to access the full instructions and the application package through the application tab in the listing.
Who was the point of contact for assistance?
The listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the BLM.
What contact information was provided for the point of contact?
Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
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