Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM WO RFA09 0896
Apply for BLM WO RFA09 0896
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Geoscientist Intern Program for BLM" 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 Mar 12, 2009 and posted on Mar 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 14, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,500.00 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:
The Geoscientist Intern Program for BLM is a discretionary Department of the Interior funding opportunity designed to place interns into hands-on, on-the-ground geoscience work tied directly to public land science projects managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The central purpose is twofold: first, to give interns practical experience that builds real-world knowledge, skills, and abilities in geoscience-related work; and second, to help BLM complete a range of geoscience tasks that support effective natural resource management on public lands. In other words, the program is structured so that intern learning and workforce development happen at the same time as measurable progress on BLM priority geoscience work.
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates a collaborative relationship between the award recipient and the federal agency during project implementation, rather than a hands-off grant. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA (now generally referenced under assistance listings) number 15.239, Management Initiatives. The announcement anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000. The listed award ceiling was $5,500, suggesting that the cooperative agreement could support multiple intern assignments, projects, or reimbursable cost items under a broader umbrella award structure, depending on how the program was organized and administered in practice. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement under the eligibility details. The opportunity was posted and created on March 12, 2009, with an original and current closing date of April 14, 2009. It later archived on June 15, 2009. The short timeline between posting and closing suggests applicants were expected to already have the capacity to recruit, place, and support interns quickly, and to manage work that aligns with BLM public land science needs.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Lori J. Anderson (landerso@blm.gov), identified as the GMO.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Geoscientist Intern Program for BLM?
The Geoscientist Intern Program for BLM is a discretionary Department of the Interior funding opportunity intended to place interns into hands-on, on-the-ground geoscience work tied directly to public land science projects managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The program has a two-part purpose: (1) to provide interns with practical experience that builds real-world geoscience knowledge, skills, and abilities, and (2) to help BLM complete a range of geoscience tasks that support effective natural resource management on public lands.
How does the program balance intern learning and BLM project work?
The opportunity is structured so that intern learning and workforce development occur alongside measurable progress on BLM priority geoscience work. Intern placements are intended to contribute directly to BLM-managed public land science projects.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates an ongoing collaborative relationship between the award recipient and the federal agency during project implementation, rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
Which federal agency is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is a Department of the Interior funding opportunity tied to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and its public land science and geoscience task needs.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category listed for this opportunity is Natural Resources.
What CFDA (Assistance Listing) number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.239, Management Initiatives.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $200,000.
What was the award ceiling, and how should it be interpreted?
The listed award ceiling was $5,500. Based on the description provided, this suggests the cooperative agreement could support multiple intern assignments, projects, or reimbursable cost items under a broader umbrella award structure, depending on how the program was organized and administered in practice.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated. Applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of eligibility.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement under the eligibility details.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on March 12, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was April 14, 2009.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity later archived on June 15, 2009.
What does the short application window suggest about applicant readiness?
The short timeline between posting (March 12, 2009) and closing (April 14, 2009) suggests applicants were expected to already have the capacity to recruit, place, and support interns quickly, and to manage work that aligns with BLM public land science needs.
What kind of work would interns be expected to do?
Interns were intended to be placed into hands-on, on-the-ground geoscience work tied directly to BLM-managed public land science projects. The work would support completion of geoscience tasks that contribute to natural resource management on public lands.
Who can I contact if I cannot access the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Lori J. Anderson (landerso@blm.gov), identified as the GMO.
What does "discretionary" mean in the context provided?
Based on the information provided, this is described as a discretionary Department of the Interior funding opportunity, meaning it was offered as a competitive assistance opportunity rather than being automatically awarded by formula.
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