Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00268

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Government Land Office (GLO) Homestead Act 2012 Commemoration" 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 9, 2011 and posted on Sep 9, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $214,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $214,000.00 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 Government Land Office (GLO) Homestead Act 2012 Commemoration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00268) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on education and public history. The project aim was to support a commemorative effort that would highlight the history and evolution of the BLM from its earliest roots in the creation of the Government Land Office through the modern agency, with a specific emphasis on how that history connects to and intersects with the Homestead Act. In practical terms, the funded work was intended to help audiences understand how federal land policies and land administration shaped settlement, land ownership, and the broader story of the American West, and how the federal government managed, recorded, and transferred public lands over time.

The award was structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. That detail matters because cooperative agreements typically involve substantial federal involvement during the project, meaning the BLM would likely expect to collaborate with the recipient on planning, content development, review, or implementation rather than simply issuing funds and receiving end products at the end. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), indicating a competitive selection leading to one primary recipient responsible for carrying out the commemorative education project. The total estimated funding available was $214,000, which also served as the award ceiling. The minimum award amount (award floor) was listed as $53,500, suggesting the agency was open to proposals at varying scopes or phases, but the maximum available funding for the selected project could reach the full $214,000.

Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, specifically excluding institutions of higher education. 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. The listing included CFDA number 15.239 (Management Initiatives), which signals the federal assistance catalog classification under which the funding was administered.

The timeline for the opportunity was short. The opportunity was posted and created on September 9, 2011, with an original and current closing date of September 19, 2011. It was later archived on October 19, 2011. Applicants were directed to retrieve the full announcement instructions and application package via the application materials referenced in the listing (through the link described as "Click on Application Tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package"), which would have contained the detailed scope, required deliverables, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements beyond the high-level summary provided in the notice.

For support with accessing the full announcement electronically, the listing provided a point of contact: Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer at the BLM, reachable at ypier@blm.gov.

FAQs: GLO Homestead Act 2012 Commemoration (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00268)

What is the GLO Homestead Act 2012 Commemoration funding opportunity?

It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding announcement focused on education and public history. The effort is tied to commemorating the Homestead Act and highlighting the history and evolution of the BLM from its earliest roots in the creation of the Government Land Office (GLO) through the modern agency.

What is the main purpose of the project funded under this opportunity?

The project aim is to support a commemorative education and public history effort that helps audiences understand how federal land policies and land administration shaped settlement, land ownership, and the broader story of the American West, including how public lands were managed, recorded, and transferred over time.

How does the Homestead Act connect to the goals of this opportunity?

The opportunity emphasizes how BLM history connects to and intersects with the Homestead Act, using that connection to explain the evolution of federal land policy and the government systems used to administer public lands.

Is this award a standard grant or something else?

The award is structured as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.

What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?

A cooperative agreement typically involves substantial federal involvement during the project. Based on the listing, that means the BLM would likely collaborate with the recipient during planning, content development, review, and/or implementation rather than only providing funds and receiving final products at the end.

How many awards were expected to be made?

The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), meaning one primary recipient would be selected through a competitive process.

What is the total amount of funding available?

The total estimated funding available was $214,000.

What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?

The award ceiling was $214,000, matching the total estimated funding available.

What is the minimum award amount (floor)?

The minimum award amount (award floor) listed was $53,500.

Does the agency allow proposals of different sizes or scopes?

Yes. The presence of an award floor of $53,500 and a ceiling of $214,000 indicates the agency was open to proposals at varying scopes or phases, up to the maximum available amount.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status.

Are colleges and universities eligible to apply?

No. Institutions of higher education were specifically excluded from eligibility.

Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?

No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind match as a condition of receiving the award.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The listing included CFDA number 15.239, titled Management Initiatives.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted (and created) on September 9, 2011.

What was the application deadline?

The original and current closing date was September 19, 2011.

Is this opportunity still open?

No. The listing indicates the opportunity was archived on October 19, 2011.

Where were applicants supposed to get the full announcement and application package?

Applicants were directed to retrieve the full announcement instructions and application package via the application materials referenced in the listing, described as using the "Application" tab to download the full instructions and package.

What additional details would the full announcement have included?

According to the listing, the full announcement would have contained details such as the detailed scope, required deliverables, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements beyond the high-level summary in the notice.

Who was the point of contact for help accessing the full announcement electronically?

The point of contact listed was Yvonne Pier, Grants Management Officer at the BLM.

How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?

The listing provided an email address: ypier@blm.gov.

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