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- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FA BLM AZ Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument" 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 Aug 24, 2012 and posted on Aug 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 funding opportunity titled "FA BLM AZ Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument" (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00217) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement focused on environmental work tied to cultural resource management (CFDA 15.224). The core purpose is to strengthen public understanding of the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) values at Agua Fria National Monument (AGNM) by supporting on-the-ground assessment, inventory, and monitoring activities. These efforts are meant to generate solid scientific information that can be used as the foundation for management decisions, helping BLM and partners make better, evidence-based choices about conservation priorities and resource protection.
A central theme of the announcement is using AGNM as a practical "outdoor laboratory" and demonstration site where new and innovative management approaches and business processes can be tested and refined. In plain terms, the project is designed to do more than collect data; it is intended to serve as a model for how NLCS areas can be conserved, protected, and restored through improved tools, methods, and partnerships. By building credible monitoring and inventory work into day-to-day management, the monument becomes a proving ground for approaches that could be applied to other protected public lands as well.
Public benefit is a major driver of the opportunity. The announcement emphasizes that as the monument is better studied and managed through these scientific and operational improvements, the public is expected to gain a clearer appreciation for what makes NLCS lands valuable. That includes understanding the monument's resources and cultural significance, recognizing responsible recreation opportunities, and seeing why long-term protection and preservation of public lands matters for both current visitors and future generations. The overall message is that good stewardship is not only a technical exercise; it is also a way to connect people to the landscape and build broader support for conserving it.
The program anticipates making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is listed as $1, indicating flexibility in award sizing up to the maximum, though only one award is expected. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants and allows nonprofit partners to focus resources on project delivery rather than raising match funds.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2012, created on August 24, 2012, and had an original closing date of August 20, 2012, later extended to a current closing date of August 27, 2012. The opportunity was archived on September 17, 2012. Additional details were available through Grants.gov at the time, and applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Paul Stout, Grants Management Officer, at 602-417-9268 or pstout@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "FA BLM AZ Friends of the Agua Fria National Monument."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L12AS00217.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary grant in the form of a cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.224.
What is the overall purpose of this opportunity?
The core purpose is to strengthen public understanding of National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS) values at Agua Fria National Monument (AGNM) by supporting on-the-ground assessment, inventory, and monitoring activities that produce solid scientific information for management decisions.
What kinds of activities does the funding support?
The announcement focuses on on-the-ground assessment, inventory, and monitoring activities tied to cultural resource management and environmental work at Agua Fria National Monument.
How will the results of the work be used?
The work is intended to generate credible scientific information that can serve as a foundation for management decisions, helping BLM and partners make more evidence-based choices about conservation priorities and resource protection.
What does it mean that AGNM will be used as an "outdoor laboratory"?
The opportunity emphasizes using Agua Fria National Monument as a practical demonstration site where new and innovative management approaches and business processes can be tested, refined, and integrated into day-to-day management.
Is the project expected to be a model for other areas?
Yes. The announcement describes the monument as a proving ground for approaches that could be applied to other protected public lands and NLCS areas.
Why is public benefit emphasized in this opportunity?
The announcement frames improved study and management of the monument as a way for the public to better understand what makes NLCS lands valuable, including the monument's resources and cultural significance, responsible recreation opportunities, and the importance of long-term protection for future generations.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is listed as $1, indicating flexibility in award sizing up to the maximum, though only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that hold IRS 501(c)(3) status.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from eligibility.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 3, 2012.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on August 24, 2012.
What was the original application closing date?
The original closing date was August 20, 2012.
Was the closing date extended?
Yes. The closing date was extended to August 27, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 17, 2012.
Where were additional opportunity details available?
Additional details were available through Grants.gov at the time of the announcement.
Who should applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to contact Paul Stout, Grants Management Officer, at 602-417-9268 or pstout@blm.gov.
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