Opportunity Information: Apply for NM RFA08 0001
Apply for NM RFA08 0001
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Noxious Weed Control" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 20, 2008 and posted on Feb 20, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Noxious Weed Control grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NM RFA08 0001) is a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico. The program is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expects to have an active role alongside the recipient in carrying out the work rather than simply issuing a check and stepping back. The overall purpose is natural resource protection, with a specific focus on stopping the damage caused by noxious and invasive weeds across New Mexico.
At its core, the objective is to support on-the-ground and programmatic efforts that help inventory and manage invasive plant problems, educate stakeholders and the public, reduce the spread of existing infestations, and prevent new invasions from becoming established. The announcement emphasizes the development and implementation of Integrated Weed Management Plans, which typically refers to coordinated strategies that combine multiple approaches such as prevention, early detection and rapid response, mechanical or cultural controls, targeted herbicide use where appropriate, restoration or revegetation, monitoring, and ongoing outreach. The intent is not just to treat weeds in isolated spots, but to implement organized plans that improve long-term control and reduce reinfestation risk, ideally through coordinated work across jurisdictions and landscapes.
Funding was intended to be awarded competitively to non-federal entities, with eligible applicants listed as state governments and county governments. BLM anticipated making about five awards from an estimated total funding pool of $200,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $1,000 (award floor) up to $75,000 (award ceiling). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which lowers the barrier for participation and allows applicants to propose projects based primarily on need, feasibility, and anticipated impact rather than on their ability to provide matching funds.
Key dates for this opportunity show it was posted and created on February 20, 2008, with an application deadline of June 30, 2008, and an archive date of July 30, 2008. The lead agency is the Bureau of Land Management, and the work was meant to align with BLM priorities across the New Mexico State Office and all district offices. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Janet Huff, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-761-8941.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Noxious Weed Control Grant (NM RFA08 0001)
What is the Noxious Weed Control grant opportunity (NM RFA08 0001)?
The Noxious Weed Control grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number NM RFA08 0001) is a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in New Mexico. Its purpose is natural resource protection, with a focus on reducing damage from noxious and invasive weeds across New Mexico.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The lead agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), New Mexico.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means BLM expects to have an active role alongside the recipient in carrying out the work, rather than simply providing funding with no ongoing involvement.
What is the main purpose of the program?
The overall purpose is natural resource protection through stopping or reducing the damage caused by noxious and invasive weeds across New Mexico.
What kinds of activities is the funding intended to support?
The announcement describes support for on-the-ground and programmatic efforts, including: inventorying and managing invasive plant problems, educating stakeholders and the public, reducing the spread of existing infestations, and preventing new invasions from becoming established.
Does the announcement emphasize any particular approach or planning framework?
Yes. The announcement emphasizes the development and implementation of Integrated Weed Management Plans. These typically involve coordinated strategies that combine multiple approaches rather than relying on a single treatment method.
What does an Integrated Weed Management Plan generally include?
As described in the announcement, Integrated Weed Management Plans typically refer to coordinated strategies that may combine prevention, early detection and rapid response, mechanical or cultural controls, targeted herbicide use where appropriate, restoration or revegetation, monitoring, and ongoing outreach.
Is the goal to treat isolated weed patches or to support broader, coordinated control efforts?
The intent is not just to treat weeds in isolated spots. The opportunity emphasizes organized plans that improve long-term control and reduce reinfestation risk, ideally through coordinated work across jurisdictions and landscapes.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are non-federal entities, specifically listed as state governments and county governments.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. Funding was intended to be awarded competitively.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making about five awards.
What is the total estimated funding available?
The estimated total funding pool was $200,000.
What is the minimum and maximum expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $1,000 (award floor) up to $75,000 (award ceiling).
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted and created on February 20, 2008. The application deadline was June 30, 2008. The archive date was July 30, 2008.
Does this opportunity apply to a specific geographic area?
Yes. The focus is New Mexico, and the work was meant to align with BLM priorities across the New Mexico State Office and all district offices.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Janet Huff, Grants and Agreements Specialist, reachable by phone at 505-761-8941.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary federal funding program?
Based on the information provided, it means the program is a federal funding opportunity where awards are made at the agency's discretion and were intended to be awarded competitively.
What is the stated focus of the work beyond weed treatment?
In addition to managing invasive plant problems, the announcement highlights education and outreach (to stakeholders and the public), prevention of new invasions, and reducing spread and reinfestation over time through coordinated planning and monitoring.
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