Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00326
Apply for L10AS00326
- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Lake Fork Watershed, Acidic mine drainage clean up in the State of Colorado." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2010 and posted on Aug 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $190,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $190,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 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 Lake Fork Watershed, Acidic mine drainage clean up in the State of Colorado (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00326) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support environmental remediation activities in Colorado's Lake Fork Watershed. The central purpose of the project was to address acidic mine drainage, a type of pollution commonly associated with historic or abandoned mining sites where acidic water leaches metals and other contaminants into nearby streams and groundwater. The opportunity emphasized not only the direct cleanup or remediation actions, but also the planning, coordination, and information-sharing needed to carry out remediation effectively using a watershed-scale approach, meaning the work would be organized around the health of the entire watershed rather than isolated sites.
The scope of work described in the announcement focused on remediation of acidic mine drainage sources within the watershed, followed by maintenance and a significant amount of monitoring. In practice, this kind of work can include identifying and prioritizing mine drainage sources, stabilizing or treating discharges, improving water quality conditions, and then sustaining those improvements through ongoing upkeep. The monitoring component is particularly important for mine drainage projects because water quality responses can vary seasonally and over time, and because measuring changes in acidity, metal concentrations, sediment, and biological indicators helps determine whether remediation is working and where adjustments are needed. The announcement also highlighted coordination and information exchange as key deliverables, suggesting the project was intended to bring relevant stakeholders together and align efforts so that eventual on-the-ground remediation could be implemented efficiently and with shared understanding of goals, data, and roles.
In terms of funding details, BLM anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $190,000, and the award ceiling was also $190,000 (with an award floor listed as $1,900). The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds, which typically lowers the barrier for participation because applicants are not obligated to contribute non-federal funds. The program was categorized under CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management, and it was listed under the Environment funding activity category. Because it was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, BLM likely expected substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination on technical direction, deliverables, monitoring expectations, reporting, or stakeholder engagement.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity as long as the applicant met any clarifications included in the full announcement. This broad eligibility can include local governments, tribal entities, nonprofits, universities, watershed groups, or other qualified organizations capable of managing remediation-related coordination, field work, and monitoring. The posting date and creation date were both August 26, 2010, and the application closing date was September 10, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on October 26, 2010, indicating it is no longer open for applications and is provided mainly for historical reference.
For applicants or interested parties who needed the complete announcement or had trouble accessing it electronically through Grants.gov, the listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the Bureau of Land Management, reachable by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Lake Fork Watershed acidic mine drainage clean up opportunity (L10AS00326)?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement to support environmental remediation activities in Colorado's Lake Fork Watershed. The project focus is addressing acidic mine drainage associated with historic or abandoned mining sites.
Which agency offered this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00326.
Where is the project located?
The work described in the announcement is focused on the Lake Fork Watershed in the State of Colorado.
What environmental problem is this project intended to address?
The project is intended to address acidic mine drainage, a form of pollution where acidic water from mining areas can leach metals and other contaminants into streams and groundwater.
What is meant by a "watershed-scale approach" in this opportunity?
A watershed-scale approach means planning and organizing work around the health of the entire watershed rather than treating isolated sites independently. The announcement emphasized coordination and information-sharing to support this watershed-based strategy.
What types of activities were included in the scope of work?
The announcement described remediation of acidic mine drainage sources within the watershed, followed by maintenance and significant monitoring. It also emphasized planning, coordination, and information exchange to support effective implementation.
Does the opportunity focus only on cleanup work in the field?
No. In addition to remediation actions, the opportunity highlighted planning, coordination, and information-sharing as key elements needed to carry out remediation effectively using a watershed-scale approach.
Why is monitoring a major component of this project?
Monitoring is important because water quality responses can change seasonally and over time. Measuring indicators such as acidity, metal concentrations, sediment, and biological conditions helps determine whether remediation is working and where adjustments may be needed.
What deliverables did the announcement emphasize besides remediation?
The announcement highlighted coordination and information exchange as key deliverables, implying a focus on aligning stakeholders and ensuring shared understanding of goals, data, roles, and implementation needs.
What type of award instrument was used: grant or cooperative agreement?
It was offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement?
Based on the announcement description, a cooperative agreement indicates BLM likely expected substantial involvement in the project, potentially including coordination on technical direction, deliverables, monitoring expectations, reporting, or stakeholder engagement.
How much total funding was anticipated?
BLM anticipated one award with an estimated total funding amount of $190,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $190,000.
Was there a minimum award amount (floor)?
Yes. The award floor listed in the announcement was $1,900.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making one award.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What CFDA program was this opportunity associated with?
It was categorized under CFDA 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
What funding activity category did this opportunity fall under?
It was listed under the Environment funding activity category.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any clarifications in the full announcement.
What types of organizations could potentially apply under "unrestricted" eligibility?
The announcement indicates broad eligibility, which can include local governments, tribal entities, nonprofits, universities, watershed groups, or other qualified organizations capable of managing coordination, field work, and monitoring related to remediation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 26, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was September 10, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still accepting applications?
No. The opportunity was archived on October 26, 2010, which indicates it is no longer open and is mainly available for historical reference.
Where could applicants find the complete announcement?
The complete announcement was accessible electronically through Grants.gov, according to the information provided.
Who should be contacted if the announcement could not be accessed through Grants.gov?
The listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the Bureau of Land Management.
What are the contact details for the opportunity?
Contact: Ruth A. Raisanen, Bureau of Land Management. Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
What kinds of results was the project generally aiming for?
The project aimed to remediate acidic mine drainage sources, improve water quality conditions, sustain improvements through maintenance, and verify outcomes through ongoing monitoring, while also strengthening coordination and information-sharing among stakeholders working in the watershed.
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