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- The Bureau of Land Management in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NM CCS Trackways Exhibits and Tours" 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 Aug 16, 2012 and posted on Aug 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 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 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.
- BLM New Mexico intends to award to the City of Las Cruces but all applications will be accepted
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Opportunity Summary:
The NM CCS Trackways Exhibits and Tours opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00198) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement to support a partnership focused on public interpretation and visitor access tied to the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (PTNM). The core idea is to connect an emerging local museum project in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with the on-the-ground experience of visiting the monument itself, using the museum as a staging point for education, orientation, and trip planning. The project centers on developing interpretive exhibits and educational materials for the Museum of Nature and Science (noted in the announcement as a developing museum) so visitors can learn what PTNM is, why it matters, and how to visit responsibly and safely.
A major purpose of the agreement is to actively facilitate visitation to the actual monument rather than keeping interpretation confined to a museum setting. The grant envisions dedicated museum space that provides clear, accessible information about PTNM, paired with a visitor program that supports both self-guided and guided experiences at the monument. For self-guided touring, the emphasis is on safety and practical logistics: visitors would be provided with maps, directions, and safety information designed to help people navigate the site appropriately and reduce risks that can come with remote travel and outdoor conditions. For those who want a more structured experience, the opportunity also calls for organized guided tours that visitors can sign up for, led by museum staff, BLM rangers, or trained docents, reinforcing the cooperative nature of the work between local partners and federal land managers.
Financially, the opportunity anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $50,000, meaning proposals were expected to fall within that range. It is also a Challenge Cost Share program (CFDA 15.238), and it includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash and/or eligible in-kind support, depending on the full announcement details) alongside the federal funds. Although eligibility is described as unrestricted and applications were accepted from any type of entity subject to the announcement’s eligibility clarifications, the notice states that BLM New Mexico intended to award to the City of Las Cruces, which aligns with the partnership description and the museum’s local development role.
Administratively, the announcement was posted and created on August 16, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 6, 2012, and it was later archived on October 14, 2012. The funding activity category is listed under Arts (with a note to see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) and Natural Resources, which fits the blend of interpretive exhibit development, education, and stewardship of a nationally significant natural and cultural resource. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement materials, the listed point of contact was Charise P. Saiz at BLM (505-761-8725, csaiz@blm.gov).
NM CCS Trackways Exhibits and Tours (L12AS00198) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NM CCS Trackways Exhibits and Tours opportunity (L12AS00198)?
NM CCS Trackways Exhibits and Tours (Funding Opportunity Number L12AS00198) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement. It supports a partnership focused on public interpretation and visitor access connected to the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument (PTNM).
Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), specifically BLM New Mexico.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which reflects a partnership approach between federal land managers and local partners to deliver interpretation and visitation support tied to PTNM.
What is the main goal of the project described in the announcement?
The main goal is to connect an emerging local museum project in Las Cruces, New Mexico, with on-the-ground visitor experiences at the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument. The museum is intended to serve as a staging point for education, orientation, and trip planning that actively encourages and supports responsible visitation to the monument itself.
How does the museum fit into this project?
The project centers on developing interpretive exhibits and educational materials for a Museum of Nature and Science described as a developing museum. The museum would provide dedicated space with clear, accessible information about PTNM so visitors can understand what it is, why it matters, and how to visit responsibly and safely.
Is the project intended to keep interpretation only inside the museum?
No. A major purpose is to actively facilitate visitation to the actual monument, rather than limiting interpretation to a museum setting. The museum is envisioned as a launch point that helps people plan and carry out visits to PTNM.
What kinds of visitor services or programs are expected?
The announcement describes a visitor program that supports both self-guided and guided experiences at the monument. This includes practical trip-planning support and organized tours that visitors can sign up for.
What does the opportunity emphasize for self-guided touring?
For self-guided touring, the emphasis is on safety and practical logistics. Visitors would be provided with maps, directions, and safety information intended to help them navigate the site appropriately and reduce risks associated with remote travel and outdoor conditions.
Are guided tours part of the scope?
Yes. The opportunity calls for organized guided tours that visitors can sign up for.
Who would lead the guided tours?
Guided tours could be led by museum staff, BLM rangers, or trained docents, reflecting the cooperative and partnership-based nature of the work.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The opportunity anticipates a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor is $50,000 and the award ceiling is $100,000, meaning proposals were expected to fall within that range.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity is part of a Challenge Cost Share program (CFDA 15.238) and includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources alongside the federal funds.
What kinds of non-federal contributions are referenced?
The announcement indicates non-federal resources could include cash and/or eligible in-kind support, depending on the full announcement details.
What is the CFDA program number listed for this opportunity?
The program is identified as a Challenge Cost Share program under CFDA 15.238.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, and applications were accepted from any type of entity, subject to the announcement's eligibility clarifications.
Did the notice indicate an intended recipient?
Yes. The notice states that BLM New Mexico intended to award to the City of Las Cruces, aligning with the local partnership focus and the museum development role in Las Cruces.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted and created on August 16, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed in the announcement was September 6, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 14, 2012.
What funding activity categories are associated with this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed under Arts (with a note to see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) and Natural Resources, reflecting the mix of interpretive exhibit development, education, and stewardship connected to a nationally significant natural and cultural resource.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement materials?
The listed point of contact was Charise P. Saiz at BLM, reachable at (505) 761-8725 or by email at csaiz@blm.gov.
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