Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00226

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FA BLM AZ CESU Lower Colorado River Riparian Project" 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 Aug 7, 2012 and posted on Aug 7, 2012.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 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 $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 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).
  • Preference given to CESU members
Apply for L12AS00226

[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:

Opportunity Summary:

The grant opportunity titled "FA BLM AZ CESU Lower Colorado River Riparian Project" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00226) is a discretionary funding announcement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) focused on environmental and natural resources work along the Lower Colorado River. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which signals that BLM expects to be actively involved in the project rather than simply providing funds and stepping back. The overarching purpose is to build and strengthen partnerships with participants in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network in order to improve and sustain healthy riparian ecosystems, particularly through on-the-ground work that addresses invasive plants and other weed-related threats that can degrade river corridor habitats.

A central objective of the agreement is workforce and skills development: CESU students are intended to gain practical, marketable experience by carrying out weed management activities under the direction and mentorship of a multi-agency invasive species task force. In other words, the project is structured not only as habitat improvement work, but also as a training and professional development pathway that gives students experience with real management challenges, interagency coordination, and field implementation. The emphasis on guidance from a multi-agency task force suggests the work is meant to align with established regional invasive species priorities and proven practices, while also exposing students to how weed management decisions are made across different jurisdictions and partner organizations.

Funding for this opportunity was set at an estimated total of $250,000, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and an award floor listed as $1. BLM anticipated making one award. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 15.238. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind match as a condition of receiving the award. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement, but the opportunity explicitly notes that preference would be given to CESU members, reinforcing that this competition was designed to be closely tied to the CESU partnership framework.

The announcement was posted and created on August 7, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 23, 2012, and it was archived on September 21, 2012. Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov (link provided in the notice). For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Paul Stout, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable at 602-417-9268 or pstout@blm.gov.

FAQs: FA BLM AZ CESU Lower Colorado River Riparian Project (L12AS00226)

What is the official title of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "FA BLM AZ CESU Lower Colorado River Riparian Project."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L12AS00226.

Which agency is offering this funding?

The funding announcement was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

What type of funding opportunity is this?

This is a discretionary funding announcement.

What kind of award instrument will be used?

The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating that BLM expects to be actively involved in the project rather than only providing funds.

What is the general focus area of the project?

The project focuses on environmental and natural resources work along the Lower Colorado River, specifically aimed at improving and sustaining healthy riparian ecosystems.

What is the overarching purpose of the opportunity?

The purpose is to build and strengthen partnerships with participants in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network to improve and sustain riparian ecosystems, with emphasis on on-the-ground work addressing invasive plants and other weed-related threats in the river corridor.

What on-the-ground activities are emphasized?

The announcement highlights weed management activities, particularly work addressing invasive plants and other weed-related threats that can degrade riparian habitats along the river corridor.

How does the project support workforce or student development?

A central objective is workforce and skills development. CESU students are intended to gain practical, marketable experience by conducting weed management activities under the direction and mentorship of a multi-agency invasive species task force.

Who is expected to guide or mentor the student work?

The work is intended to be directed and mentored by a multi-agency invasive species task force.

Why is the multi-agency task force mentioned as part of the project structure?

Based on the description, the task force involvement suggests the work is meant to align with established regional invasive species priorities and proven practices, and to expose students to interagency coordination and how management decisions are made across jurisdictions and partner organizations.

What is the estimated total funding available?

The estimated total funding is $250,000.

What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?

The award ceiling is $250,000.

What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?

The award floor is listed as $1.

How many awards did BLM anticipate making?

BLM anticipated making one award.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind match as a condition of the award.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The CFDA number listed is 15.238.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the full announcement. The notice also states that preference would be given to CESU members, indicating the competition was designed to be closely tied to the CESU partnership framework.

Are CESU members given preference?

Yes. The opportunity explicitly notes that preference would be given to CESU members.

Where could applicants find the full announcement?

Additional details and the full announcement were made available through Grants.gov (via the link provided in the notice).

When was the opportunity posted?

The announcement was posted (and created) on August 7, 2012.

What was the application closing date?

The original and current closing date listed is August 23, 2012.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. The opportunity was archived on September 21, 2012.

Who is the contact person for questions about the full announcement?

The listed contact is Paul Stout, Grants Management Officer at BLM.

How can Paul Stout be reached?

Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: pstout@blm.gov.

What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant?

As described in the notice, a cooperative agreement signals that BLM expects to be actively involved in the project, rather than simply awarding funds and stepping back.

Browse more opportunities from the same agency: Bureau of Land Management

Browse more opportunities from the same category: Environment Natural Resources

Next opportunity: Notice of Intent to Award Assessment of Spawning Horseshoe Crabs within Mid Atlantic Coastal NPS Units

Previous opportunity: Statistical Support for the BLM Landscape Monitoring Framework

USGrants.org Applicant Portal:

Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.

Apply for L12AS00226

 

[Watch] how do funding administrators access proposals?

Applicants also applied for:

Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (L12AS00226) also looked into and applied for these:

Funding Opportunity
BLM New Mexico Integrated Noxious Weed Control Program Apply for L12AS00207

Funding Number: L12AS00207
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $100,000
Upper Salmon Region Habitat Improvement Projects Apply for R12SS10012

Funding Number: R12SS10012
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $283,707
Beaver Creek Rock Weirs Modification Apply for R12SS10014

Funding Number: R12SS10014
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $81,498
FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013 Apply for FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013

Funding Number: FWS DIC MSCF ASE2013
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $55,000
Support of Captive Grizzly Bear Program Apply for F12AS00375

Funding Number: F12AS00375
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $42,500
Quivira NWR Deer Chronic Wasting Disease Monitoring Apply for F12AS00385

Funding Number: F12AS00385
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $1,760
Evaluation and Coordination of Pacific Lamprey Activities in the Umatilla River Subbasin Apply for R12SS10013

Funding Number: R12SS10013
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $357,556
Upper Arkansas River NRDAR In stream Habitat Restoration on Private Lands Apply for F12AS00388

Funding Number: F12AS00388
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $4,700,000
Weber River Watershed Improvements to Enhance BCT Habitat Apply for F12AS00393

Funding Number: F12AS00393
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $158,800
Career Discovery Internship Program to introduce Youth to Natural Resource Conservation Careers Apply for F12AS00396

Funding Number: F12AS00396
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $2,000,000
Prepare Land Protection Plan Apply for F12AS00398

Funding Number: F12AS00398
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $30,000
Restoring New Mexico Healthy Woodlands and Watersheds Apply for L12AS00289

Funding Number: L12AS00289
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $2,000,000
2013 Yukon River Salmon Research and Management Projects Apply for F12AS00274

Funding Number: F12AS00274
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $150,000
CESU Ecological Inventories, Studies, Research, Collections, and Data Basing on New Mexico Public Lands Apply for L12AS00292

Funding Number: L12AS00292
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $300,000
BLM Conservation of Rare Plants in New Mexico Apply for L12AS00298

Funding Number: L12AS00298
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $150,000
CESU FA BLM AZ Lower Colorado River Riparian Project Apply for L12AS00302

Funding Number: L12AS00302
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $250,000
Partners for Fish and Wildlife 2012 Apply for FWS R4 12 015

Funding Number: FWS R4 12 015
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $28,262
Watershed Improvements Apply for F12AS00422

Funding Number: F12AS00422
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $60,000
Baseline Avian Survey on Buckley Air Force Base (BAFB) Apply for F12AS00430

Funding Number: F12AS00430
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $20,000
Sea Duck Research and Monitoring in the Atlantic Flyway Apply for F13AS00001

Funding Number: F13AS00001
Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Category: Environment Natural Resources
Funding Amount: $208,720

 

Grant application guides and resources

It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!

Apply for Grants

 

USGrants.org applicant portal membership

 

Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers

Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.

If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.

Subscribe to Leads

 

Request more information:

Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "L12AS00226", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:

Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.