Opportunity Information: Apply for CA NOI 08 0010
Apply for CA NOI 08 0010
- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Northern California coast Geotourism Initiative Start up" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 5, 2008 and posted on Aug 6, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2008. (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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Northern California Coast Geotourism Initiative Start up was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity designed to launch the first phase of a larger California Coast Geotourism Initiative being carried out with the National Geographic Society. The core purpose was to build public involvement and local capacity for cooperative conservation tied to the California Coastal National Monument (managed by BLM) and the many neighboring coastal jurisdictions. Rather than focusing only on marketing tourism, the project was framed around geotourism, meaning tourism that sustains or enhances a places geographic character, including its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of residents. The grant emphasized collaboration across government, nonprofits, communities, and private partners so that tourism development supports long-term stewardship of coastal resources.
The funded work centered on Northern California, specifically the coastline from the Oregon border south to San Francisco Bay. A major deliverable was the creation of a Northern California Coast Geotourism MapGuide, a practical tool intended to highlight destinations and experiences consistent with geotourism principles. In addition to the MapGuide, the project aimed to develop supporting tools and guidance that communities could use to start and manage their own geotourism efforts, effectively creating a repeatable approach that could be applied across different towns and coastal areas. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation was specifically identified as a participating organization providing technical assistance to help initiate the project and support community partners.
This opportunity was also positioned within a broader federal partnership context. A national memorandum of understanding (MOU) had recently been signed between the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, their agencies (including BLM), and the National Geographic Society. That MOU served as an umbrella commitment to promote geotourism as a collaborative approach that brings together public agencies and private partners. The announcement noted that National Geographic had been refining and applying this geotourism process since 2002, and that it had already been used in multiple initiatives across the United States, in cross-border efforts with Canada and Mexico, and in international projects. In other words, BLM was not asking applicants to invent a methodology from scratch, but to help apply an established National Geographic collaboration and planning model to Northern Californias coast.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the program was offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), reflecting that BLM expected substantial involvement and coordination during project implementation rather than a hands-off grant. BLM anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total of $100,000. Awards could range from $20,000 up to a $100,000 ceiling, and there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated. Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. Key dates in the original posting were a posted date of August 6, 2008, and a closing date of August 22, 2008, with the opportunity later archived on September 21, 2008. The listed point of contact for access issues was Traci Thaler, Grants and Agreements Specialist at BLM (916-978-4529, tthaler@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Northern California Coast Geotourism Initiative Start up grant?
It was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity intended to launch the first phase of a larger California Coast Geotourism Initiative being carried out with the National Geographic Society.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose was to build public involvement and local capacity for cooperative conservation tied to the California Coastal National Monument (managed by BLM) and neighboring coastal jurisdictions, using geotourism as the organizing framework.
What does "geotourism" mean in this program?
Geotourism was described as tourism that sustains or enhances a place's geographic character, including its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of residents, rather than focusing only on marketing tourism.
What geographic area did the funded work focus on?
The work centered on Northern California, specifically the coastline from the Oregon border south to San Francisco Bay.
What were the key deliverables expected under the project?
A major deliverable was the creation of a Northern California Coast Geotourism MapGuide, intended to highlight destinations and experiences consistent with geotourism principles. The project also aimed to develop supporting tools and guidance that communities could use to start and manage their own geotourism efforts.
What is the Northern California Coast Geotourism MapGuide?
It was planned as a practical tool to highlight destinations and experiences aligned with geotourism principles along the Northern California coast.
Was this grant focused only on tourism marketing?
No. The project was framed around geotourism, emphasizing tourism development that supports long-term stewardship of coastal resources and benefits residents, culture, and heritage, not just promotion and marketing.
What kinds of partnerships or collaboration were emphasized?
The grant emphasized collaboration across government, nonprofits, communities, and private partners so tourism development supports long-term stewardship of coastal resources.
How does the National Geographic Society relate to this initiative?
The initiative was being carried out with the National Geographic Society, and the announcement indicated that BLM intended applicants to apply an established National Geographic collaboration and planning model rather than invent a new methodology.
Was there an existing federal partnership supporting geotourism?
Yes. The opportunity was positioned within a broader context where a national memorandum of understanding (MOU) had recently been signed between the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, their agencies (including BLM), and the National Geographic Society to promote geotourism through collaboration among public agencies and private partners.
How long had National Geographic been using its geotourism process at the time of the announcement?
The announcement stated that National Geographic had been refining and applying its geotourism process since 2002.
Had the National Geographic geotourism process been used elsewhere before this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement noted it had been used in multiple initiatives across the United States, in cross-border efforts with Canada and Mexico, and in international projects.
What type of award was this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program was offered as a cooperative agreement under CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), reflecting that BLM expected substantial involvement and coordination during project implementation.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA was 15.225, listed as Recreation Resource Management.
How much funding was available?
BLM anticipated making a single award with an estimated total of $100,000.
What was the award size range?
Awards could range from $20,000 up to a $100,000 ceiling.
How many awards did BLM expect to make?
BLM anticipated making a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
Are colleges and universities eligible applicants?
No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded.
Was any organization specifically identified as a participant or technical assistance provider?
Yes. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Foundation was specifically identified as a participating organization providing technical assistance to help initiate the project and support community partners.
What BLM-managed resource was tied to the cooperative conservation goal?
The effort was tied to the California Coastal National Monument, which is managed by BLM, as well as many neighboring coastal jurisdictions.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The posted date was August 6, 2008. The closing date was August 22, 2008. The opportunity was later archived on September 21, 2008.
Who was the point of contact listed for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues was Traci Thaler, Grants and Agreements Specialist at BLM.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Traci Thaler could be reached at 916-978-4529 or via email at tthaler@blm.gov.
What was BLM expecting from applicants in terms of methodology?
The announcement emphasized that BLM was not asking applicants to invent a methodology from scratch, but to help apply an established National Geographic collaboration and planning model to Northern California's coast.
What was the broader intent beyond producing a single map?
Beyond the MapGuide, the project aimed to develop tools and guidance communities could use to start and manage their own geotourism efforts, creating a repeatable approach that could be applied across different towns and coastal areas.
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