Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00059
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mattole River Headwaters Fisheries, Streamflow and Watershed Improvement Program" 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 Mar 31, 2011 and posted on Mar 31, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 22, 2011. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mattole River Headwaters Fisheries, Streamflow and Watershed Improvement Program was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on practical, on-the-ground restoration in the Mattole River headwaters. The program targeted projects that directly improve streamflow and aquatic habitat conditions in ways that benefit native salmon and steelhead, while also addressing broader watershed stressors such as excess sediment and degraded riparian, wetland, and terrestrial habitats. In addition to physical restoration work, the opportunity emphasized education and outreach intended to build local understanding of watershed problems and to help individual landowners and community members take actions that support long-term recovery and stewardship.
The types of projects highlighted included streamflow improvement efforts designed to increase the quantity, timing, or reliability of water available to fish during critical periods, particularly when low flows limit habitat availability and connectivity. The program also sought sediment reduction projects, reflecting the role that fine sediment and erosion can play in degrading spawning gravels, filling pools, reducing water quality, and simplifying habitat used by salmonids. Alongside these core aquatic objectives, the grant supported enhancement of terrestrial and wetland ecosystems, recognizing that healthy floodplains, wetlands, and riparian corridors help store and slowly release water, filter pollutants, stabilize banks, provide shade and temperature moderation, and support food webs that sustain fish and wildlife.
A key component of the opportunity was community-facing work. Applicants were encouraged to include education and outreach activities that raise awareness of watershed challenges and provide practical information on what landowners and residents can do to contribute to restoration success. This could include community workshops, landowner technical assistance, outreach materials, or local engagement strategies that promote best practices and increase participation in restoration and conservation measures. The overall intended outcomes were measurable improvements in aquatic habitat, stronger wetland and terrestrial habitat conditions, reduced sediment impacts, improved streamflows supportive of salmon and steelhead, and increased landowner and community knowledge and involvement.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement under Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00059, within the Natural Resources activity category, and associated with CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management). The estimated total funding available was $500,000, with an award floor and ceiling both listed at $500,000, and the agency anticipated making 2 awards. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity was posted March 31, 2011, and closed April 22, 2011, with an archive date of May 31, 2011.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or application materials, the listed contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Mattole River Headwaters Fisheries, Streamflow and Watershed Improvement Program?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on practical, on-the-ground restoration in the Mattole River headwaters. The program emphasized actions that improve streamflow and aquatic habitat for native salmon and steelhead, while also addressing broader watershed stressors like excess sediment and degraded riparian, wetland, and terrestrial habitats.
What were the main goals of the program?
The intended outcomes included measurable improvements in aquatic habitat, improved streamflows that support salmon and steelhead (especially during critical low-flow periods), reduced sediment impacts, stronger wetland and terrestrial habitat conditions, and increased landowner and community knowledge and involvement in watershed stewardship.
What kinds of projects did the opportunity prioritize?
The opportunity highlighted projects that directly improve streamflow and aquatic habitat conditions, particularly for native salmon and steelhead. It also supported work that reduces sediment impacts and enhances riparian, wetland, and terrestrial ecosystems that influence water storage, water quality, habitat complexity, and overall watershed function.
What is meant by "on-the-ground restoration" in this opportunity?
Based on the description, "on-the-ground restoration" refers to tangible, physical restoration actions implemented in the Mattole River headwaters that lead to direct improvements in streamflow, aquatic habitat, and watershed conditions (including sediment reduction and habitat enhancement).
What are streamflow improvement projects in the context of this program?
Streamflow improvement efforts were described as projects designed to increase the quantity, timing, or reliability of water available to fish during critical periods. The opportunity specifically noted the importance of addressing low-flow conditions that limit habitat availability and connectivity.
Why did the program focus on low-flow periods?
The opportunity noted that low flows can limit habitat availability and connectivity for fish. Projects that improve the quantity, timing, or reliability of streamflow during these critical periods were therefore emphasized as a way to support salmon and steelhead.
What types of sediment reduction work were supported?
The opportunity sought sediment reduction projects because fine sediment and erosion can degrade spawning gravels, fill pools, reduce water quality, and simplify habitat used by salmonids. The description indicates the program supported efforts that reduce those sediment-related impacts.
How does excess sediment affect salmon and steelhead habitat?
According to the opportunity description, fine sediment and erosion can degrade spawning gravels, fill pools, reduce water quality, and simplify habitat used by salmonids. The program targeted sediment reduction to address these specific problems.
Did the program support work beyond aquatic habitat restoration?
Yes. Alongside core aquatic objectives, the grant supported enhancement of terrestrial and wetland ecosystems. The opportunity recognized that floodplains, wetlands, and riparian corridors help store and slowly release water, filter pollutants, stabilize banks, provide shade and temperature moderation, and support food webs that sustain fish and wildlife.
Why were riparian, wetland, and floodplain habitats included in the scope?
The opportunity emphasized that healthy riparian corridors, wetlands, and floodplains can improve watershed function by storing and slowly releasing water, filtering pollutants, stabilizing banks, moderating temperature through shade, and supporting food webs important to fish and wildlife.
Was education and outreach required or encouraged?
Education and outreach were emphasized as a key component. Applicants were encouraged to include activities that build local understanding of watershed problems and help landowners and community members take actions that support long-term recovery and stewardship.
What kinds of education and outreach activities were envisioned?
The opportunity described examples such as community workshops, landowner technical assistance, outreach materials, and local engagement strategies that promote best practices and increase participation in restoration and conservation measures.
Who were the primary beneficiaries the program aimed to help?
The program aimed to benefit native salmon and steelhead by improving streamflow and aquatic habitat conditions. It also aimed to benefit the broader watershed and local communities by reducing sediment impacts, improving wetland and terrestrial habitat conditions, and increasing landowner and community involvement in stewardship.
What was the funding mechanism used for this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued as a cooperative agreement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this opportunity was L11AS00059.
What activity category was this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity was listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA program was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.231, titled Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $500,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Both the award floor and the award ceiling were listed at $500,000.
How many awards did the agency anticipate making?
The agency anticipated making 2 awards.
Was there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the provided information.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Were institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement specified 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 31, 2011, and it closed on April 22, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was May 31, 2011.
Who was the contact person for help accessing the full announcement or application materials?
The listed contact was Leona B. Parker, Grants Management Officer.
How could applicants contact the listed grants management officer?
Leona B. Parker could be reached by phone at 530-252-5338 or by email at lparker@blm.gov.
What geographic area did the program focus on?
The opportunity description focused on restoration in the Mattole River headwaters.
What kinds of results did the opportunity describe as "measurable improvements"?
The stated outcomes included measurable improvements in aquatic habitat, reduced sediment impacts, improved streamflows supportive of salmon and steelhead, stronger wetland and terrestrial habitat conditions, and increased landowner and community knowledge and involvement.
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