Opportunity Information: Apply for L13AS00162
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Idaho BLM 2015 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program" 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 Jul 30, 2013 and posted on Jul 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 13, 2013. (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 $40,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 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 Idaho BLM 2015 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program is a Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity designed to build practical, on-the-ground partnerships with non-federal organizations to support the management of important public land resources in Idaho. The central idea of the CCS program is shared investment: BLM provides federal funds while partners contribute non-federal cost share (cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on the full announcement). Projects funded under this program are meant to advance public land stewardship goals through cooperative, jointly supported work rather than fully federally funded efforts.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM anticipates substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing a grant and receiving final reports. The program falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share). The announcement anticipates making around 15 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000. Individual awards are expected to be up to $40,000 (award ceiling), with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), giving BLM flexibility to fund both small and moderate-sized partnership projects.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants of many types, as long as they meet any specific eligibility clarifications or conditions contained in the full announcement materials. Because the program explicitly emphasizes partnerships with non-federal entities, typical applicants may include state or local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, watershed groups, conservation districts, and other community-based or resource-focused organizations, provided they can meet the cost sharing or matching requirement and align their proposals with BLM public land management needs.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted on July 30, 2013, with an application deadline of December 13, 2013. The listing was later archived on January 31, 2014. While the title references "2015," the public posting and deadline indicate it was a time-limited solicitation released in 2013 for awards associated with the program cycle referenced in the title. Applicants were directed to use the announcement's application tab (via the official posting) to obtain the full announcement and detailed instructions, which would normally include required forms, proposal format, eligible and ineligible activities, cost share documentation expectations, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and any project-specific priorities for Idaho BLM.
For assistance, the contact provided is Christine Shaver, Grants Management Officer, who could be reached at 208-373-3817 or by email at cshaver@blm.gov, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
FAQs: Idaho BLM 2015 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program
What is the Idaho BLM 2015 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program?
The Idaho BLM 2015 Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program is a Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity intended to build practical, on-the-ground partnerships with non-federal organizations to support management of important public land resources in Idaho.
What is the main purpose or concept behind this program?
The central idea is shared investment. BLM provides federal funds, and project partners contribute non-federal cost share. Projects are meant to be cooperative, jointly supported efforts rather than fully federally funded work.
What kind of funding instrument is this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. That typically means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds and receiving a final report.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The program is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.238 (Challenge Cost Share).
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated making around 15 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards were expected to be up to $40,000 (the award ceiling).
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated. The award floor is listed as $0, which gives BLM flexibility to fund both small and moderate-sized projects.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was broadly open to many applicant types, subject to any specific eligibility conditions or clarifications in the full announcement.
What types of organizations were likely intended partners or applicants?
Because the program emphasizes partnerships with non-federal entities, typical applicants may include state or local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, watershed groups, conservation districts, and other community-based or resource-focused organizations, as long as they can meet cost share requirements and align proposals with BLM public land management needs.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes. The program is built around non-federal cost share as part of shared investment. Partners are expected to contribute non-federal cost share, which may include cash and/or eligible in-kind contributions, depending on the full announcement.
What kinds of projects were intended to be funded?
Projects are intended to advance public land stewardship goals in Idaho through practical, on-the-ground, cooperative work that supports BLM public land resource management.
Is this opportunity a traditional grant or something else?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement. While it provides federal funding like a grant, it typically implies more active federal involvement during the project.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 30, 2013.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was December 13, 2013.
When was the listing archived?
The listing was archived on January 31, 2014.
Why does the title say "2015" if the posting and deadline were in 2013?
While the title references "2015," the public posting and application deadline indicate it was a time-limited solicitation released in 2013 for awards associated with the program cycle referenced in the title.
Where were applicants supposed to find the full announcement and instructions?
Applicants were directed to use the announcement's application tab in the official posting to access the full announcement and detailed instructions.
What details would normally be included in the full announcement?
The full announcement would normally include required forms, proposal format, eligible and ineligible activities, cost share documentation expectations, evaluation criteria, reporting requirements, and any Idaho BLM project priorities.
Who should applicants contact for help or access issues?
The contact listed is Christine Shaver, Grants Management Officer.
What are the contact details for the listed point of contact?
Christine Shaver can be reached by phone at 208-373-3817 or by email at cshaver@blm.gov, particularly for applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically.
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