Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00236
Apply for L11AS00236
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program ALL PROJECTS (NEW AND CONTINUING)" 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 Nov 16, 2011 and posted on Aug 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 30, 2011 All applications for all projects must be submitted NLT than this date and time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 60 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.
- Restricted to non federal partners.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00236) is a discretionary Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity focused on supporting on-the-ground conservation and public land management work in Idaho through cooperative agreements. The program is designed to operate at the local level and emphasizes cost-effective projects carried out in collaboration with non-federal partners. The central purpose is to improve or protect public resources and deliver broad public benefits on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
Projects supported under this opportunity can cover a wide range of natural resource and public land priorities. The announcement specifically highlights work that benefits recreation, fish and wildlife resources, special status plants, water quality, cultural sites, and historical trails, while also leaving room for other conservation or land management needs that serve the general public. In practical terms, this could include habitat improvements, restoration activities, trail or recreation site work, measures that protect sensitive species or plant communities, watershed or riparian improvements that enhance water quality, and efforts to preserve or manage cultural and historic resources.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, which generally means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant. The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $500,000 and anticipates making about 60 awards. Individual award amounts range from a $1 minimum (award floor) up to a $40,000 maximum (award ceiling), suggesting the program is structured to fund many small to moderate projects rather than a few large ones. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
Eligibility is limited to non-federal partners, meaning federal agencies are not eligible applicants. Beyond that restriction, the listing indicates the applicant pool is otherwise open (unrestricted) to any type of non-federal entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be included in the full announcement. While the program is framed as a "cost share" model, the posting states that there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this specific opportunity, which can reduce barriers for smaller organizations or local partners that may have limited cash match capacity.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on August 19, 2011, with an application deadline of December 30, 2011. Applications for all projects, including both new and continuing projects, had to be submitted no later than that deadline. The opportunity was later archived on August 19, 2012. Applicants were directed to the announcement's "Applications" section for the official instructions and required forms.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer with BLM, reachable at 208-373-4018 or by email at mritacco@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program
What is the Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program?
The Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00236) is a discretionary Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity that supports on-the-ground conservation and public land management work in Idaho. Funding is provided through cooperative agreements and is intended to improve or protect public resources and deliver broad public benefits on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is to improve or protect public resources and deliver broad public benefits on or connected to BLM-managed lands in Idaho. The program is designed to operate locally and emphasizes cost-effective work carried out collaboratively with non-federal partners.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on projects in Idaho.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L11AS00236.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
What types of projects are supported?
The announcement highlights projects that benefit recreation, fish and wildlife resources, special status plants, water quality, cultural sites, and historical trails. It also allows for other conservation or public land management needs that serve the general public. Examples described include habitat improvements, restoration activities, trail or recreation site work, protection of sensitive species or plant communities, watershed or riparian improvements that enhance water quality, and efforts to preserve or manage cultural and historic resources.
Do projects have to take place on BLM-managed lands?
Projects are intended to deliver public benefits on or connected to BLM-managed lands. The opportunity description indicates that work may occur on BLM-managed lands or be connected to them, as long as it supports public resources and broad public benefits consistent with the program purpose.
What kind of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements. This generally means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing an award.
What does "substantial involvement" by BLM mean in this context?
The opportunity states that awards are cooperative agreements, which generally indicates BLM anticipates being actively involved in aspects of the project rather than only providing funds. Specific roles and involvement would typically be detailed in the full announcement and/or the terms of the cooperative agreement.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $500,000.
How many awards does BLM expect to make?
The opportunity anticipates making about 60 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
Individual award amounts range from a $1 minimum (award floor) to a $40,000 maximum (award ceiling).
Is this program designed for small or large projects?
Based on the stated award range and the anticipated number of awards, the program appears structured to fund many small to moderate projects rather than a small number of large projects.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to non-federal partners. Federal agencies are not eligible applicants. The listing indicates the applicant pool is otherwise open (unrestricted) to any type of non-federal entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may be included in the full announcement.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply or be the lead applicant?
No. Federal agencies are explicitly not eligible as applicants. The opportunity is intended for non-federal partners.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. Although the program is framed as a "cost share" model, the posting states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants under this specific opportunity.
If there is no match required, why is it called "Challenge Cost Share"?
The opportunity is part of the Challenge Cost Share (CCS) program (CFDA 15.238). However, for this specific opportunity, the posting states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Any additional context for the naming would be addressed in the full announcement, but the key point here is that a match is not required for applicants under this listing.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 19, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 30, 2011. Applications for all projects, including both new and continuing projects, had to be submitted no later than that date.
Were continuing projects allowed to apply?
Yes. The information states that applications for all projects, including both new and continuing projects, had to be submitted by the December 30, 2011 deadline.
Is this funding opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on August 19, 2012.
Where do applicants find the official application instructions and required forms?
Applicants were directed to the announcement's "Applications" section for official instructions and required forms.
Who can I contact with questions or if I cannot access the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer with BLM. Phone: 208-373-4018. Email: mritacco@blm.gov.
What kinds of public benefits does BLM expect from funded projects?
The program is intended to improve or protect public resources and deliver broad public benefits. The announcement points to benefits such as enhanced recreation opportunities, improved fish and wildlife resources, protection of special status plants, improved water quality, and preservation or management of cultural sites and historical trails, among other conservation or land management outcomes that serve the general public.
Is this a statewide Idaho opportunity or limited to certain local areas?
The program is focused on Idaho and is designed to operate at the local level. Specific geographic priorities (if any) beyond that are not provided in the summary and would typically be addressed in the full announcement.
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