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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FA ARIZONA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH" 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 Jul 31, 2013 and posted on Jul 31, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 12, 2013 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is due by 12 Aug 2013 @ 1700 p.m. Mountain Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 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.
- SECTION III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. Eligible Applicants Any B. Cost Sharing or Matching None But anticipated non mandatory cost share from recipient is estimated at 24,000 annual.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FA ARIZONA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L13AS00167) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management. The project is centered on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, specifically the segments located on public lands administered by the BLM, and it combines on-the-ground trail stewardship with community and youth outreach designed to build long-term public engagement with these public lands.
At its core, the grant aims to strengthen and expand stewardship of the Arizona National Scenic Trail by increasing volunteer citizen involvement in the practical work and long-term care of the trail. This includes supporting volunteers and community partners who help with planning and development activities, routine and corrective maintenance, protection of the trail corridor, and broader management needs tied to keeping the trail sustainable and well cared for. The intent is not simply to complete isolated maintenance tasks, but to keep building a culture of shared responsibility among trail users, local communities, and other partners who can contribute time, skills, and coordinated effort to support the trail over time.
A major second pillar of the opportunity is youth-focused outdoor education. The announcement emphasizes providing educational programs and activities aimed at youth in Tier I schools within the Tucson and Arizona Strip Field Offices. The proposal is expected to use Arizona National Scenic Trail segments on BLM-managed lands as outdoor classrooms for field trips and structured learning experiences. These field-based activities are meant to reinforce and expand upon classroom curriculum, while also helping students connect directly with public lands and understand the resources and resource values present on those lands. In practical terms, this frames the trail as both a recreational and educational asset, using real-world experiences outdoors to deepen student learning and foster early stewardship values.
Funding for the opportunity is listed at an estimated total of $500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $28,500. The BLM anticipated making one award. There is no formal cost sharing or matching requirement, although the announcement notes an anticipated, non-mandatory recipient contribution estimated at about $24,000 annually, suggesting that while matching is not required, proposals that bring additional partner support, volunteer capacity, or other leveraged resources may align well with the project’s collaborative spirit.
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may appear in the full announcement text. Because the instrument type is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect meaningful involvement from the BLM during project implementation, which typically means coordination on priorities, work planning, and execution on BLM-administered lands rather than a fully independent, stand-alone grant project.
Key timing details are straightforward and strict. The opportunity was posted July 31, 2013, and the closing date for electronic submission through Grants.gov was August 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with the notice stating that late proposals would not be considered. The archive date was August 26, 2013, indicating the opportunity is historical, but the details still reflect how BLM structured this particular stewardship and outreach initiative.
For applicants or stakeholders needing the complete announcement, the listing points to Grants.gov as the additional information source. The designated contact for access issues was Eddie Bell, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 602-417-9268 and ebell@blm.gov.
FAQs: FA Arizona National Scenic Trail Management and Outreach (L13AS00167)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement titled "FA ARIZONA NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL MANAGEMENT AND OUTREACH." The Funding Opportunity Number is L13AS00167, and it is listed under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is designed to strengthen and expand stewardship of the Arizona National Scenic Trail (ANST) on BLM-administered public lands, while also building long-term public engagement through community and youth outreach.
Which trail is the focus of the grant?
The grant is centered on the Arizona National Scenic Trail, specifically the segments located on public lands administered by the BLM.
What kinds of stewardship activities does the opportunity support?
The opportunity supports on-the-ground trail stewardship that increases volunteer citizen involvement in the practical work and long-term care of the trail. Activities described include planning and development, routine and corrective maintenance, protection of the trail corridor, and broader management needs tied to keeping the trail sustainable and well cared for.
Is the goal just to complete maintenance tasks?
No. The intent is broader than completing isolated maintenance tasks. The announcement emphasizes building a culture of shared responsibility among trail users, local communities, and partners who can contribute time, skills, and coordinated effort to support the trail over time.
What is the youth outreach component of this opportunity?
A major pillar of the opportunity is youth-focused outdoor education. The announcement emphasizes educational programs and activities aimed at youth in Tier I schools within the Tucson and Arizona Strip Field Offices, using ANST segments on BLM-managed lands as outdoor classrooms.
What does it mean to use the trail as an "outdoor classroom"?
It means using trail segments on BLM-managed lands for field trips and structured learning experiences that reinforce and expand classroom curriculum, help students connect directly with public lands, and build understanding of the resources and resource values present on those lands.
Which BLM offices are specifically mentioned for the youth education work?
The Tucson and Arizona Strip Field Offices are specifically referenced in connection with educational programs for youth in Tier I schools.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $500,000. The award ceiling is $500,000 and the award floor is $28,500.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No formal cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. The announcement notes an anticipated, non-mandatory recipient contribution estimated at about $24,000 annually.
If matching is not required, why does the announcement mention a recipient contribution?
The listing suggests that while matching is not required, proposals that bring additional partner support, volunteer capacity, or other leveraged resources may fit the collaborative spirit of the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning the competition is open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may appear in the full announcement text.
What type of award instrument is this?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What should applicants expect because this is a cooperative agreement?
Applicants should expect meaningful involvement from the BLM during project implementation. The announcement indicates this typically includes coordination on priorities, work planning, and execution on BLM-administered lands, rather than a fully independent, stand-alone grant project.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 31, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date for electronic submission through Grants.gov was August 12, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The notice stated that late proposals would not be considered.
Where were applications required to be submitted?
Electronic submission was through Grants.gov.
Are late applications accepted?
No. The notice explicitly states that late proposals would not be considered.
Is this opportunity still open?
The archive date is listed as August 26, 2013, indicating the opportunity is historical.
Where can someone find the complete announcement details?
The listing points to Grants.gov as the source for additional information and the complete announcement.
Who is the contact person for access issues?
The designated contact is Eddie Bell, Grants Management Officer.
How can Eddie Bell be reached?
Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: ebell@blm.gov.
What federal program category is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
What geographic area does the stewardship work apply to?
The work applies to segments of the Arizona National Scenic Trail that are located on public lands administered by the BLM.
What is the relationship between trail stewardship and outreach in this project?
The opportunity combines practical trail stewardship (maintenance, planning, corridor protection, and management support) with community and youth outreach, aiming to create long-term engagement and shared responsibility for the trail and surrounding public lands.
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