Opportunity Information: Apply for NM NOI08 0007
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Partners for a Clean New Mexico Initiative" 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 Jul 29, 2008 and posted on Jul 29, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 14, 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 Partners for a Clean New Mexico Initiative was a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), aimed at building a statewide partnership to reduce illegal dumping and strengthen cleanup-related efforts across New Mexico. The basic idea behind the opportunity was to pool BLM resources with those of local, state, tribal, and other federal agencies, along with nonprofit organizations and private industry, under a shared banner called "Partners for a Clean New Mexico." The program was framed around the reality that New Mexico entities already spend more than $2 million each year on cleanup work and related programs, and the partnership approach was intended to make those efforts more coordinated, visible, and effective rather than duplicative.
The central goal of the initiative was public awareness: specifically, improving how well the public understands the impacts of illegal dumping on public lands and across jurisdictions, including state, municipal, county, and tribal lands within New Mexico. In practical terms, the BLM was looking to support work that would educate residents and land users about the consequences of dumping, encourage behavior change, and reinforce a shared statewide message that illegal dumping is harmful, costly, and affects a wide range of communities and land managers. While the announcement text is brief, the emphasis on awareness suggests the supported project would likely involve outreach campaigns, coordinated messaging among partners, and materials or activities designed to reach the public at scale.
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates an expectation of substantial involvement from the federal agency during the project period (for example, active coordination, shared planning, or ongoing collaboration rather than a hands-off grant). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $20,000, meaning proposals could be funded at different levels within that range. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which can reduce barriers for smaller nonprofits and allow more of the work to be supported with federal dollars.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. The program was categorized under the environment activity area and carried the CFDA number 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management), tying it to stewardship and management of recreational and public land resources. Key dates show it was posted on July 29, 2008, with an application closing date of August 14, 2008, and it was archived on August 20, 2008, indicating a short application window typical of some partnership and outreach-focused opportunities.
For applicants at the time, the opportunity effectively invited a qualified nonprofit to serve as a convening and implementation hub for a statewide anti-dumping awareness effort, working alongside BLM and a broad coalition of government and non-government partners. The emphasis on combining resources and highlighting the statewide scale of cleanup spending suggests BLM wanted a project that could unify and amplify existing efforts, improve communication across jurisdictions, and create a stronger public-facing presence around the shared problem of illegal dumping. The listed contact for access issues with the full announcement was Janet Huff, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 505-761-8941.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Partners for a Clean New Mexico Initiative
What is the Partners for a Clean New Mexico Initiative?
The Partners for a Clean New Mexico Initiative was a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was designed to build a statewide partnership in New Mexico to reduce illegal dumping and strengthen cleanup-related efforts through coordinated action and messaging.
What problem was this opportunity trying to address?
The opportunity focused on illegal dumping and its impacts across New Mexico. It was rooted in the reality that New Mexico entities already spend more than $2 million per year on cleanup work and related programs, and the initiative aimed to make those efforts more coordinated, visible, and effective rather than duplicative.
What was the central goal of the initiative?
The central goal was public awareness: improving how well the public understands the impacts of illegal dumping on public lands and across jurisdictions (including state, municipal, county, and tribal lands within New Mexico). The intent was to educate residents and land users, encourage behavior change, and reinforce a shared statewide message that illegal dumping is harmful and costly.
What kinds of projects were implied by the announcement?
While the announcement text was brief, its emphasis on public awareness suggests projects would likely involve outreach campaigns, coordinated messaging among partners, and materials or activities designed to reach the public at a statewide scale.
How was the initiative expected to work across different organizations?
The initiative was built around a partnership model that would pool BLM resources with those of local, state, tribal, and other federal agencies, along with nonprofit organizations and private industry, under a shared banner: "Partners for a Clean New Mexico."
What role would the selected nonprofit likely play?
Based on the description, a qualified nonprofit would effectively serve as a convening and implementation hub for a statewide anti-dumping awareness effort, working alongside BLM and a broad coalition of partners to unify and amplify existing efforts.
What type of funding instrument was used?
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates substantial involvement from the federal agency during the project period, such as active coordination, shared planning, or ongoing collaboration rather than a hands-off grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.
What was the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor was $20,000 and the award ceiling was $100,000, meaning proposals could be funded at different levels within that range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) status.
Were colleges or universities eligible?
No. Institutions of higher education were excluded from eligibility.
What geographic area did the initiative cover?
The initiative was statewide in New Mexico and explicitly referenced impacts across multiple jurisdictions, including public lands and state, municipal, county, and tribal lands within New Mexico.
What activity area or topic did this opportunity fall under?
The program was categorized under the environment activity area and tied to stewardship and management of recreational and public land resources.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management).
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on July 29, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was August 14, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on August 20, 2008.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (July 29, 2008) and the closing date (August 14, 2008), the application window was short, which is typical of some partnership and outreach-focused opportunities.
Who could applicants contact for access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact for access issues was Janet Huff, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 505-761-8941.
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