Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00040
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the education information and statistics natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Mexico Challenge Cost Share Program for FY 2010" 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 Apr 20, 2010 and posted on Apr 20, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2010 Applications for project 1) Tree rings are due not later than May 12, 2010. All other projects close on May 20, 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 $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 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 New Mexico Challenge Cost Share Program for FY 2010 (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00040) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning selected projects were expected to involve an active partnership with the BLM rather than functioning as a hands-off pass-through grant. The overall purpose of the program was to support Challenge Cost Share projects that strengthen cost-share partnerships and improve the management, stewardship, and conservation of important public land resources across New Mexico.
The program focused on on-the-ground and resource management work tied to key public land values, including cultural resources, fisheries, recreation, wildlife, special status plants, and native plant communities. In practical terms, the opportunity was aimed at leveraging partnerships to get more conservation and management work done than the federal agency could accomplish alone, while also building shared responsibility among local organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders. Because it was framed as a Challenge Cost Share effort, the emphasis was on collaborative projects that deliver clear public benefits on BLM-managed lands or in ways that directly support BLM’s land management responsibilities.
The anticipated level of activity was moderate but meaningful: BLM expected to make about 7 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $800,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $12,000 (award floor) up to $100,000 (award ceiling). The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) listing associated with this opportunity was 15.238, titled Challenge Cost Share. Although the program’s theme is cost-share partnership, the posted listing indicated that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, suggesting that applicants were not automatically required to provide non-federal match as a condition of eligibility, even if partnerships and leveraged contributions were still an important program goal.
Eligibility was listed as “unrestricted,” meaning the competition was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional clarifications included in the full announcement. This typically allows participation from entities such as state and local governments, tribal governments, universities, nonprofit organizations, and potentially other qualified groups, depending on the specific terms and conditions laid out in the complete notice on Grants.gov.
Key dates for this opportunity were as follows: it was posted and created on April 20, 2010, with an original and current closing date of May 20, 2010. One project area had a different deadline: applications for project 1 (Tree rings) were due earlier, no later than May 12, 2010, while all other projects followed the May 20 deadline. The activity categories associated with the funding were Education and Natural Resources (as well as Information and Statistics), reflecting that supported work could include applied research, monitoring, data collection, public-facing education, and resource planning or management actions tied to BLM priorities.
Applicants were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for complete requirements and instructions (Additional Information Link: http://www.grants.gov). For help accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Janet Yvonne Huff at the BLM, reachable at 505-761-8941 or by email at jhuff@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): New Mexico Challenge Cost Share Program for FY 2010 (L10AS00040)
What is the New Mexico Challenge Cost Share Program for FY 2010?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), identified by Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00040. The program supported Challenge Cost Share projects intended to strengthen partnerships and improve stewardship, management, and conservation of important public land resources across New Mexico.
Which federal agency is offering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program was structured as a cooperative agreement. This generally indicates an expectation of active involvement and partnership with BLM during the project, rather than a purely hands-off funding arrangement.
What is the overall purpose of this program?
The purpose was to support Challenge Cost Share projects that strengthen cost-share partnerships and improve the management, stewardship, and conservation of key public land resources in New Mexico, particularly those tied to BLM land management responsibilities.
What kinds of projects were emphasized under this opportunity?
The program emphasized on-the-ground and resource management work related to public land values such as cultural resources, fisheries, recreation, wildlife, special status plants, and native plant communities. The opportunity also reflected activities like applied research, monitoring, data collection, education, and resource planning/management actions aligned with BLM priorities.
Does the program require cost sharing or a matching contribution?
The listing indicated that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. At the same time, because it was framed as a Challenge Cost Share effort, partnership and leveraged contributions were still an important program goal.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The associated CFDA listing was 15.238, titled Challenge Cost Share.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
BLM estimated a total funding amount of $800,000 for this opportunity.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making about 7 awards.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from $12,000 (award floor) up to $100,000 (award ceiling).
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. Examples commonly included under unrestricted eligibility can include state and local governments, tribal governments, universities, and nonprofit organizations, depending on the full notice terms.
What geographic area did this program focus on?
The opportunity focused on public land resources across New Mexico and projects that deliver public benefits on BLM-managed lands or directly support BLM land management responsibilities in the state.
What were the application deadlines?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 20, 2010. The original and current closing date was May 20, 2010. One project area had a different deadline: applications for project 1 (Tree rings) were due earlier, no later than May 12, 2010.
Was there a special earlier deadline for any specific project?
Yes. Project 1 (Tree rings) had an earlier due date of May 12, 2010. All other projects followed the May 20, 2010 closing date.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application instructions?
Applicants were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov. The additional information link provided was http://www.grants.gov.
What activity categories were associated with this funding opportunity?
The activity categories listed included Education and Natural Resources, as well as Information and Statistics. This aligns with potential project elements such as education, applied research, monitoring, data collection, and resource planning or management.
What does it mean that this is a Challenge Cost Share program?
Based on the description provided, the program emphasized collaborative projects that leverage partnerships to accomplish more conservation and management work than the federal agency could do alone, while building shared responsibility among partners. Even though the listing indicated no formal match requirement, the theme centered on cost-share partnerships and collaborative delivery of public benefits.
Who was the point of contact for help accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Janet Yvonne Huff at BLM.
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Applicants could contact Janet Yvonne Huff by phone at 505-761-8941 or by email at jhuff@blm.gov.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
It was posted (and created) on April 20, 2010.
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