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- 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 Feb 2, 2012 and posted on Nov 16, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 29, 2012 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 40 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 L12AS00003) is a Bureau of Land Management discretionary funding opportunity designed to support on-the-ground conservation and public land management work in Idaho through partnerships with non-federal entities. The program is set up as a cooperative agreement, which generally means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, such as collaborating on planning, coordination, or implementation. The underlying goal is to create a cost-effective, locally driven partnership program that helps carry out projects that benefit the general public and protect or enhance public resources on BLM-managed lands.
The program’s purpose is broad and resource-focused, emphasizing practical projects that improve recreation opportunities and experiences, support fish and wildlife resources, protect special status plants, and improve or safeguard water quality. It also includes work that helps identify, protect, restore, or interpret cultural sites and historical trails. In other words, the CCS program is positioned to fund a wide range of natural and cultural resource efforts, so long as the work aligns with public land management objectives and delivers tangible benefits to public resources and public use.
This opportunity is listed under CFDA number 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share) and falls within the Natural Resources activity category. BLM anticipated making about 40 awards under this announcement, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. Individual award sizes were expected to range from a very small minimum (award floor of $1) up to an award ceiling of $40,000, which suggests the program could support both minor, targeted tasks and more substantial small-scale projects, possibly spread across many partners and locations statewide.
Although the program is titled a “cost share†effort, the listing indicates there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement. That said, the eligibility language clarifies the program is restricted to non-federal partners, reflecting the partnership intent. The listing also notes “unrestricted†applicant types in general terms, but the controlling eligibility condition is that applicants must be non-federal. This typically leaves room for a range of partner types such as state and local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, universities, and potentially private organizations, as long as they are not federal entities and meet any additional requirements stated in the full announcement.
The application timeline in the posting shows the opportunity was posted on November 16, 2011, with an application deadline of February 29, 2012. The announcement stresses that all applications for all projects, including both new and continuing projects, had to be submitted no later than that date and time. The opportunity was later archived on November 16, 2012. Applicants were directed to use the “APPLICATION†tab in the full announcement for instructions and required forms.
For technical or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact provided is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grant Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management, reachable at 208-373-4018 or melindaritacco@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program?
The Idaho BLM 2013 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00003) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity intended to support on-the-ground conservation and public land management work in Idaho through partnerships with non-federal entities.
Which agency is offering this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What does it mean that this opportunity is a cooperative agreement?
The program is set up as a cooperative agreement, which generally means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. Based on the posting, this can include collaboration on planning, coordination, and/or implementation of the work.
What is the main goal of the CCS Program?
The stated goal is to create a cost-effective, locally driven partnership program that carries out projects benefiting the general public and protecting or enhancing public resources on BLM-managed lands in Idaho.
What types of projects or activities does the CCS Program support?
The purpose is broad and resource-focused, emphasizing practical projects that:
- Improve recreation opportunities and experiences
- Support fish and wildlife resources
- Protect special status plants
- Improve or safeguard water quality
- Identify, protect, restore, or interpret cultural sites
- Support work related to historical trails
Do projects need to be located on BLM-managed lands?
The opportunity description emphasizes projects that protect or enhance public resources on BLM-managed lands and that align with public land management objectives. The focus described is on work benefiting BLM-managed lands in Idaho.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
This opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
How many awards were anticipated under this announcement?
BLM anticipated making about 40 awards under this announcement.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed was $500,000.
What is the expected range for individual award amounts?
Individual award sizes were expected to range from an award floor of $1 up to an award ceiling of $40,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Although the program is titled a “cost share†effort, the listing indicates there is no formal cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligibility language indicates the program is restricted to non-federal partners. While the listing references “unrestricted†applicant types in general terms, the controlling eligibility condition described is that applicants must be non-federal entities.
Are federal entities allowed to apply?
No. The posting indicates eligibility is restricted to non-federal partners.
What types of non-federal partners might be eligible?
Based on the description of non-federal eligibility, potential partner types typically include organizations such as state and local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, universities, and potentially private organizations, as long as they are not federal entities and meet any additional requirements stated in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting shows the opportunity was posted on November 16, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline listed was February 29, 2012. The announcement states that all applications for all projects, including both new and continuing projects, had to be submitted no later than that date and time.
Were continuing projects required to apply by the deadline?
Yes. The announcement specifies that all applications for all projects, including both new and continuing projects, had to be submitted by the stated deadline.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on November 16, 2012.
Where were applicants instructed to find application instructions and required forms?
Applicants were directed to use the “APPLICATION†tab in the full announcement for instructions and required forms.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is L12AS00003.
Who is the point of contact for technical or access issues with the full announcement?
The point of contact provided for technical or access issues is Melinda D. Ritacco, Grant Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Melinda D. Ritacco can be reached at 208-373-4018 or by email at melindaritacco@blm.gov.
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