Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM CO NOI 09 1320
Apply for BLM CO NOI 09 1320
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fostering Citizen Engagement in McInnis Canyons NCA in the State of Colorado" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.239 Management Initiatives.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 18, 2009 and posted on Sep 18, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 21, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $125,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $125,000.00 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:
Fostering Citizen Engagement in McInnis Canyons NCA in the State of Colorado (Funding Opportunity Number: BLM CO NOI 09 1320) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior to support public-facing work connected to the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (NCA) in Colorado. The central purpose of the project was to expand what local and regional audiences know and understand about the NCA by backing outreach, education, and careful, resource-sensitive promotion of the area and its amenities. In practical terms, the opportunity focused on helping a recipient organization run programs that teach visitors and community members how to enjoy the NCA responsibly, while also improving awareness of sensitive resource concerns that require special care or public cooperation.
The work described emphasized citizen engagement and stewardship-oriented education rather than infrastructure or construction. The recipient would be expected to increase public knowledge through activities like interpretive outreach, community education programs, and communications that promote recreation and visitation in ways that do not harm protected values. A notable element of the scope was support for community celebrations and related outreach tied to the upcoming 10th anniversary of the NCA designation, suggesting the award was intended to help coordinate or amplify anniversary-themed public engagement efforts and strengthen community connection to the conservation area during that milestone period.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a more collaborative relationship between the federal agency and the awardee than a standard grant, often including substantial involvement by the agency in planning, coordination, or implementation. It fell under the funding activity category listed as "Other," clarified as "Management Initiatives," and was associated with CFDA number 15.239 (Management Initiatives). The solicitation anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $125,000. The award ceiling was $125,000 and the award floor was $1,250, indicating the agency could consider a range of project scales but expected to fund one primary project up to the full amount available. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which would have reduced barriers for organizations without non-federal matching funds.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement. Key administrative dates show it was posted on September 18, 2009, with an original and current closing date of September 21, 2009, reflecting a very short application window. The opportunity was archived on October 18, 2009. For applicants needing assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen (rraisane@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Fostering Citizen Engagement in McInnis Canyons NCA in the State of Colorado."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM CO NOI 09 1320.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What place or project area does this opportunity focus on?
The work was connected to the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area (NCA) in the State of Colorado.
What was the main purpose of the project?
The central purpose was to expand what local and regional audiences know and understand about the McInnis Canyons NCA by supporting outreach, education, and resource-sensitive promotion of the area and its amenities.
What kinds of activities were this opportunity trying to support?
The described scope emphasized public-facing outreach and education, including interpretive outreach, community education programs, and communications that promote recreation and visitation in ways that do not harm protected values.
Was the focus on building or construction projects?
No. The work emphasized citizen engagement and stewardship-oriented education rather than infrastructure or construction.
What does "citizen engagement" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description, citizen engagement refers to efforts that involve visitors and community members in learning about the NCA, understanding sensitive resource concerns, and participating in responsible recreation and stewardship-oriented education.
What does "resource-sensitive promotion" mean here?
It refers to promoting the area and its amenities while being careful not to harm protected values, including highlighting sensitive resource concerns that require special care or public cooperation.
Did the scope mention any special events or milestone-related activities?
Yes. A notable element was support for community celebrations and related outreach tied to the upcoming 10th anniversary of the NCA designation, with the intent to coordinate or amplify anniversary-themed public engagement and strengthen community connection during that milestone period.
What type of award instrument was planned?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What is a cooperative agreement in this context?
The description indicates a cooperative agreement generally involves a more collaborative relationship between the federal agency and the awardee than a standard grant, often including substantial agency involvement in planning, coordination, or implementation.
What was the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as "Management Initiatives."
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.239 (Management Initiatives).
How many awards were expected?
The solicitation anticipated making a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $125,000.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $125,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was $1,250, indicating projects could be considered across a range of scales even though one primary award was expected.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity (subject to any additional clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on September 18, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was September 21, 2009.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (September 18, 2009) and closing date (September 21, 2009), the application window was very short.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 18, 2009.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen.
What email address was provided for the point of contact?
The contact email provided was rraisane@blm.gov.
What did the opportunity aim to improve among visitors and community members?
It aimed to improve awareness of the NCA and its amenities, while also increasing understanding of sensitive resource concerns and teaching people how to enjoy the NCA responsibly.
Was the intent to support a recipient organization running programs?
Yes. In practical terms, the opportunity focused on helping a recipient organization run programs that educate the public and encourage responsible recreation and stewardship.
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