Opportunity Information: Apply for L12AS00002
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) 2012" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2011 and posted on Nov 14, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2012 The electronic submission into Grants.gov is expected prior to any projects starting or funds awarded. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be considered for award.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $450,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $450,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) 2012 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00002) was a discretionary funding program offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support cooperative, on-the-ground wildlife conservation and habitat work in Idaho. The program was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning funded projects were expected to be carried out in collaboration with the federal government rather than as a simple pass-through grant. The overall purpose centered on implementing conservation and rehabilitation efforts on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, while remaining consistent with applicable state laws and regulations governing activities like hunting, trapping, and fishing.
Eligible applicants were limited to state governments, reflecting the program's emphasis on state agency leadership and coordination. Through these cooperative agreements, a state agency could partner with the Department of the Interior to carry out specific conservation actions within Idaho. Each agreement was required to clearly identify the public land areas where work would take place and to spell out the practical conservation measures to be implemented. The types of activities highlighted in the announcement included fish and wildlife habitat improvements or habitat modifications, along with range rehabilitation when needed to better support wildlife populations. A key requirement was ensuring adequate protection for species that are officially listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, as well as species that the state agency considers threatened, rare, or endangered, even if they are not federally listed.
The announcement also emphasized managing human impacts on wildlife and habitats, specifically calling for the control of off-road vehicle traffic as part of the cooperative agreement terms when relevant. Beyond the listed requirements, the agreement could include additional terms and conditions that the Secretary and the state agency judged necessary to meet the goals of the underlying conservation program. In practice, this framework was intended to support coordinated habitat and wildlife management actions on BLM-managed lands, tied to Idaho's broader comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy priorities.
Funding for the opportunity was estimated at a total of $450,000, with an award ceiling of $450,000 and an award floor of $1. The opportunity anticipated up to 30 awards, suggesting the funding could be distributed across multiple smaller projects or a mix of project sizes depending on proposals and program priorities. No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated, which lowered the barrier for eligible state agencies to propose and carry out work without needing to secure additional non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
The application timeline required electronic submission through Grants.gov prior to the start of any project work or the awarding of funds. The posted date and creation date were both November 14, 2011, and the closing date for submissions was July 31, 2012; late proposals were not eligible for consideration. The opportunity was archived on November 14, 2012. For official forms, detailed instructions, and the full announcement, applicants were directed to the application materials associated with the opportunity, and the listed contact for access issues and grants management questions was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer (208-373-4018, mritacco@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) 2012 funding opportunity?
The Idaho Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) 2012 opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00002) was a discretionary funding program offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was intended to support cooperative, on-the-ground wildlife conservation and habitat work in Idaho, aligned with Idaho's broader comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy priorities.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), within the U.S. Department of the Interior.
What type of funding instrument was used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This program was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means funded projects were expected to be carried out in collaboration with the federal government, rather than being administered as a simple pass-through grant.
What was the overall purpose of the program?
The overall purpose focused on implementing conservation and rehabilitation efforts on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, while staying consistent with applicable state laws and regulations related to activities such as hunting, trapping, and fishing.
Where were projects expected to take place?
Projects were expected to occur on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior, with an emphasis on coordinated habitat and wildlife management actions on BLM-managed lands in Idaho. Each cooperative agreement needed to clearly identify the public land areas where work would occur.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were limited to state governments. The structure and intent of the opportunity emphasized state agency leadership and coordination.
Could non-state entities apply (local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or private organizations)?
Based on the opportunity description provided, eligibility was limited to state governments only.
What kinds of activities or projects were supported?
The announcement highlighted activities such as fish and wildlife habitat improvements or habitat modifications, as well as range rehabilitation when needed to better support wildlife populations.
Were there requirements related to threatened or endangered species?
Yes. A key requirement was ensuring adequate protection for species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act, as well as species that the state agency considers threatened, rare, or endangered even if they are not federally listed.
Did the program address human impacts on wildlife and habitat?
Yes. The announcement specifically called for managing human impacts, including the control of off-road vehicle traffic as part of the cooperative agreement terms when relevant.
Did each award need to specify where and how work would be performed?
Yes. Each cooperative agreement was required to identify the public land areas where work would take place and to spell out the practical conservation measures that would be implemented.
Could the cooperative agreement include additional terms beyond what was listed?
Yes. The agreement could include additional terms and conditions that the Secretary and the state agency determined were necessary to meet the goals of the underlying conservation program.
How much total funding was available?
Total funding was estimated at $450,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award ceiling was $450,000 and the award floor was $1.
How many awards were anticipated?
Up to 30 awards were anticipated, indicating that funding could be distributed across multiple smaller projects or a mix of project sizes depending on proposals and program priorities.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
Could project work begin before applying or before an award was made?
No. The timeline required electronic submission through Grants.gov prior to the start of any project work or the awarding of funds.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date and creation date were both November 14, 2011. The closing date for submissions was July 31, 2012. The opportunity was archived on November 14, 2012.
Were late applications accepted?
No. Late proposals were not eligible for consideration.
Where could applicants find official forms and detailed instructions?
Applicants were directed to the application materials associated with the opportunity for official forms, detailed instructions, and the full announcement.
Who was the contact person for grants management questions or access issues?
The listed contact was Melinda D. Ritacco, Grants Management Officer. Phone: 208-373-4018. Email: mritacco@blm.gov.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number was L12AS00002.
What does it mean that the opportunity is "archived"?
Based on the information provided, the opportunity was archived on November 14, 2012, meaning it was no longer active as a current solicitation after that date.
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