Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00099
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Muddy Creek to Sand Hills Fence Modification" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.237 Rangeland Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 24, 2010 and posted on May 24, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 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 $11,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $11,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Muddy Creek to Sand Hills Fence Modification grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00099) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on improving wildlife movement across public rangelands by modifying older livestock fencing. Many existing fences were originally built for sheep operations and typically use woven mesh and barbed wire, or multiple strands of barbed wire. Since current livestock use in the area is now overwhelmingly cattle (over 90 percent), the BLM notes there are hundreds of miles of fence that could be converted to designs that still manage livestock but allow big game to pass more safely and easily. The underlying idea is practical: these legacy fences can be both a physical barrier and a source of injury for wildlife, and they also tend to drive up maintenance needs because animals frequently push through, snag, or damage the wires.
The project objective is very specific and work-oriented. The recipient is expected to supply a crew for one work period to partner with BLM staff to complete the conversion of approximately one mile of existing four-wire barbed wire fence. The new configuration is described as a wildlife-friendlier design using wood posts with a top rail, plus three wires below the rail, including a smooth (non-barbed) bottom wire. The work is to be performed in roughly four to six locations along the ridge above the Sandhills, which also serves as the border with the Upper Muddy Creek watershed management area. In plain terms, this is a targeted retrofit along a known movement corridor or high-use travel zone where animals are likely crossing between valleys or through saddles, and where fence changes can make an outsized difference.
From a project management and partnership standpoint, the BLM emphasizes why outside help is being sought. Fence conversion is labor-intensive: crews must remove or rework the old fence and then build the new one, and the labor component often runs three to four times the cost of the materials themselves. Given the large inventory of fencing that could be improved across the landscape, the agency is looking for partners who can bring workforce capacity. The announcement specifically points to youth corps and similar crews as a good fit, because they provide hands-on labor while also offering college-aged participants paid experience and training tied to stewardship of BLM-managed public lands.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted May 24, 2010, with an application deadline of June 5, 2010, and the project period planned for summer 2010. It is a discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources activity category, with CFDA 15.237 (Rangeland Resource Management). The BLM anticipated making one award, and the funding amount is fixed: an award floor, ceiling, and total estimated funding of $11,000, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the program is structured to be carried out by a qualifying college or university partner that can field an appropriate crew and coordinate directly with BLM staff.
For those seeking additional details at the time, the listing referenced Grants.gov and provided a BLM grants management contact: Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer, reachable at 307-775-6293 and ipowers@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - Muddy Creek to Sand Hills Fence Modification (L10AS00099)
What is the Muddy Creek to Sand Hills Fence Modification grant opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on improving wildlife movement across public rangelands by modifying older livestock fencing. The goal is to retrofit existing fence in a way that still controls livestock but reduces barriers and injury risks for big game and other wildlife.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00099.
Which agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary grant issued as a cooperative agreement, meaning the recipient is expected to work in partnership with BLM staff to complete the project work.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to improve wildlife passage across a known movement area by converting older fence designs (often built for historic sheep operations) into a more wildlife-friendly configuration that reduces entanglement, injury, and fence damage caused by animals attempting to cross.
Why is BLM focusing on fence modification in this area?
BLM notes that many existing fences were originally designed for sheep and commonly use woven mesh with barbed wire or multiple strands of barbed wire. Since current livestock use is now overwhelmingly cattle (over 90 percent), there are hundreds of miles of fence that could be converted to designs that still manage cattle while allowing big game to cross more safely and easily.
What specific work is expected under this award?
The recipient is expected to supply a crew for one work period to partner with BLM staff to complete the conversion of approximately one mile of existing four-wire barbed wire fence to a wildlife-friendlier design.
What is the new fence design described in the opportunity?
The new configuration is described as a wildlife-friendlier design using wood posts with a top rail, plus three wires below the rail, including a smooth (non-barbed) bottom wire.
How much fencing will be modified?
Approximately one mile of existing four-wire barbed wire fence is planned for conversion.
Where will the fence modification work take place?
The work is to be performed in roughly four to six locations along the ridge above the Sandhills. This ridge also serves as the border with the Upper Muddy Creek watershed management area.
Why is the work described as being in multiple locations instead of one continuous section?
The announcement describes the work as occurring in roughly four to six locations along the ridge above the Sandhills, suggesting the retrofit is targeted to specific crossing areas along a corridor rather than being limited to a single uninterrupted stretch.
What problem do legacy fences create for wildlife and for fence maintenance?
According to BLM, these older fences can act as a physical barrier and can cause injuries to wildlife. They can also increase maintenance needs because animals frequently push through, snag, or damage the wires.
Why is BLM seeking outside partners for this project?
Fence conversion is labor-intensive. Crews must remove or rework the old fence and then construct the new design, and the labor component can run three to four times the cost of the materials. Because there is a large inventory of fencing that could be improved, BLM is looking for partners who can provide workforce capacity.
What kinds of organizations does BLM say are a good fit for this work?
The announcement specifically points to youth corps and similar crews as a good fit, because they provide hands-on labor while offering college-aged participants paid experience and training tied to stewardship of BLM-managed public lands.
Who is eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement?
Eligible applicants are limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. The opportunity is structured to be carried out by a qualifying college or university partner that can field an appropriate crew and coordinate directly with BLM staff.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How much funding is available?
The funding amount is fixed at $11,000. The award floor, award ceiling, and total estimated funding are all listed as $11,000.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What is the CFDA number and program category for this opportunity?
The CFDA is 15.237, and it is associated with Rangeland Resource Management. The activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 24, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was June 5, 2010.
When was the project expected to take place?
The project period was planned for summer 2010.
Where could applicants find more details about the opportunity?
The listing referenced Grants.gov for additional details.
Who is the BLM contact for grants management questions?
The contact listed is Ilze J. Karklins Powers, Grants Management Officer.
What are the phone number and email for the listed contact?
Phone: 307-775-6293. Email: ipowers@blm.gov.
Does the opportunity describe how closely the recipient will work with BLM staff?
Yes. The recipient is expected to supply a crew for one work period and partner with BLM staff to complete the fence conversion work, which aligns with the cooperative agreement format.
What kind of existing fence is being converted?
The project targets older livestock fences, including those originally built for sheep operations (often woven mesh and barbed wire, or multiple strands of barbed wire). The specific conversion task described is for approximately one mile of existing four-wire barbed wire fence.
What is the practical benefit of a smooth (non-barbed) bottom wire?
The opportunity describes the bottom wire as smooth as part of a wildlife-friendlier design intended to help big game pass more safely and easily, reducing injury risk compared to fully barbed configurations.
Is the goal to remove livestock fencing entirely?
No. The stated idea is to convert legacy fences to designs that still manage livestock while allowing wildlife to pass more safely and easily.
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