Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00059
Apply for L14AS00059
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Noxious Weed Awareness and Education in MT" 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 15, 2014 and posted on Mar 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 21, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $99,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 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 Noxious Weed Awareness and Education in MT opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00059) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding program designed to support a statewide public education and outreach effort in Montana focused on invasive species, particularly noxious weeds. The core purpose is to raise awareness among the general public about the economic and environmental damage caused by invasive species and to encourage better understanding and behavior that can help prevent their spread. The project described is centered on outreach to Montanans broadly, with an emphasis on communicating impacts and practical awareness through educational materials, outreach activities, and public-facing messaging.
The funding is offered as a cooperative agreement under the Natural Resources funding activity category, which typically means BLM expects to have an ongoing, collaborative role in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an estimated total funding amount of $99,000 listed for the opportunity. At the same time, the award size parameters indicate a relatively small per-award range, with an award ceiling of $10,000 and an award floor of $2,500. Applicants would need to pay close attention to the full announcement to understand how those figures are intended to work together (for example, whether the $99,000 reflects total program availability across subawards or project phases, while individual award amounts are capped), but the published data clearly establishes both the overall estimated funding and the ceiling/floor constraints.
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, meaning the intended applicants are Montana (or otherwise qualifying) public universities, colleges, and similar state-controlled higher education entities that can carry out statewide communications, education campaigns, and coordination with stakeholders. The listing also specifies that cost sharing or matching is required (Challenge Cost Share; CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: Yes). Practically, this means an applicant should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, which could include cash match and, depending on the program rules, potentially allowable in-kind contributions such as staff time, facilities, or partner support. Because match rules can be strict, the full announcement would be the place to confirm what counts, how it must be documented, and the required percentage or ratio.
The program’s outreach scope, as stated, is broad and public-facing: it aims to deliver education and outreach as well as Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for citizens and agencies within Montana. That suggests a communications strategy that could include materials for the public (print and digital), presentations or community events, partnerships with local governments and conservation organizations, and PSA content distributed through radio, television, or online channels. The intended outcome is improved public awareness and understanding of invasive species impacts, which can translate into more informed decisions by landowners, recreationists, and local communities, and better cooperation across agencies working on prevention and management.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted March 20, 2014, with an original and current closing date of April 21, 2014, and it was archived June 1, 2014. The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.238, linking it to a federal assistance catalog classification used for tracking and compliance. The opportunity notice directs applicants to use the “Applications†tab in the posting to access the full announcement instructions and the application package, indicating that the detailed requirements (narrative structure, evaluation criteria, budget forms, match documentation, reporting expectations, and any specific deliverables for outreach/PSAs) were contained in the full package rather than in the brief synopsis.
For questions or technical difficulties accessing the announcement, the listed contact is Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 406-896-5196. This is the primary administrative point of contact for grant submission issues, clarifications about application requirements, and assistance with accessing the official materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Noxious Weed Awareness and Education in MT opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on a statewide public education and outreach effort in Montana addressing invasive species, particularly noxious weeds. The goal is to raise public awareness of the economic and environmental damage caused by invasive species and encourage behaviors that help prevent their spread.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00059.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding agency is the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates that BLM expects an ongoing, collaborative role in the project rather than providing funding with minimal involvement.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category listed is Natural Resources.
What is the main purpose of the project described in the opportunity?
The core purpose is to educate and engage the public across Montana about invasive species impacts (especially noxious weeds) and promote understanding and actions that can reduce or prevent the spread of invasive species.
What geographic area is the outreach intended to cover?
The outreach is intended to be statewide in Montana and aimed broadly at Montanans, including citizens and agencies within the state.
What kinds of activities does the opportunity emphasize?
The synopsis emphasizes public education and outreach activities, including development and distribution of educational materials, public-facing messaging, outreach activities, and Public Service Announcements (PSAs) targeted to citizens and agencies in Montana.
Does the opportunity mention Public Service Announcements (PSAs)?
Yes. The described scope explicitly includes education and outreach as well as PSAs for citizens and agencies within Montana.
What outcomes is the program trying to achieve?
The intended outcome is improved public awareness and understanding of invasive species impacts. This can support more informed decisions by landowners and recreationists and improve cooperation among agencies working on prevention and management.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for the opportunity is $99,000.
What are the minimum and maximum award sizes listed?
The award floor is $2,500 and the award ceiling is $10,000.
How can the estimated total funding amount be reconciled with the award ceiling and floor?
Based on the synopsis alone, the posting lists an estimated total of $99,000 while also listing a per-award ceiling of $10,000 and a floor of $2,500. Applicants are expected to review the full announcement to understand how these figures are intended to work together (for example, whether the larger figure reflects overall availability across subawards, phases, or related funding structures, while individual award amounts are capped).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. This includes qualifying public universities, colleges, and similar state-controlled higher education entities capable of conducting statewide communications and outreach and coordinating with stakeholders.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates Challenge Cost Share and states that cost sharing or matching is required (CostSharingOrMatchingRequirement: Yes).
What might count as non-federal match for this opportunity?
The synopsis indicates that applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources. This could include cash match and, depending on the program rules, allowable in-kind contributions such as staff time, facilities, or partner support. The full announcement would define what is allowable and how it must be documented.
Where are the detailed application instructions and required forms located?
The notice directs applicants to use the "Applications" tab in the posting to access the full announcement instructions and the application package. The synopsis indicates that details like narrative requirements, evaluation criteria, budget forms, match documentation, reporting expectations, and deliverables would be included in that full package.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 15.238.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2014.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is April 21, 2014.
Is the opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on June 1, 2014, and the closing date listed was April 21, 2014.
Who should be contacted for questions or technical issues accessing the announcement?
The listed contact is Lori Anderson, Grants Management Officer. Phone: 406-896-5196.
What kinds of audiences are intended for the outreach?
The outreach is described as public-facing and statewide, aimed at the general public in Montana, with messaging intended for both citizens and agencies.
What should applicants pay special attention to when preparing a proposal?
Based on the synopsis, applicants should pay close attention to (1) the cooperative agreement nature of the award (implying collaboration with BLM), (2) the cost share/match requirement and its documentation rules, and (3) how the funding totals and award ceiling/floor are intended to operate as described in the full announcement.
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