Opportunity Information: Apply for RECOVERY ACT BLMCO RFA10 1890
Apply for RECOVERY ACT BLMCO RFA10 1890
- The Department of the Interior in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Recovery Act BLM GJFO Mine Closure/Reclamation Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236 Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 23, 2010 and posted on Feb 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 12, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $60,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Recovery Act BLM GJFO Mine Closure/Reclamation Project was a Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity issued out of the Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO) in Colorado to address safety and environmental risks associated with abandoned mines on public lands. The core purpose of the project was to reduce hazards created by legacy mine features by physically closing or stabilizing abandoned mine openings, while also accounting for wildlife considerations where appropriate.
The work described focused on two main types of abandoned mine openings. For horizontal openings (such as adits), the project included installing bat-compatible gates. These gates are intended to restrict unauthorized human access and reduce public safety risks while still allowing bats to enter and exit, supporting habitat protection and minimizing ecological disruption. For vertical openings (such as shafts), the work involved backfilling, which is a closure method used to eliminate fall hazards and reduce the chance of collapse, erosion, or other ongoing impacts. Beyond construction activity, the project also explicitly included design work for closure and/or remediation, meaning the award could support planning, engineering, and site-specific design needed to properly implement mine closure actions in accordance with safety, environmental, and land-management requirements.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) category. It anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $60,000, which also served as the award ceiling, and it did not require cost sharing or matching funds from the recipient. The CFDA program number was 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any applicant type unless further limitations were specified in the full announcement.
The announcement was posted on February 22, 2010, created February 23, 2010, and closed on March 12, 2010, with an archive date of April 12, 2010. Applications were to be submitted through Grants.gov. For assistance obtaining or accessing the full announcement details, the listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen (rraisane@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Recovery Act BLM GJFO Mine Closure/Reclamation Project?
This was a U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding opportunity issued by the Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO) in Colorado. The project was aimed at addressing safety and environmental risks from abandoned mines located on public lands.
What was the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The core purpose was to reduce hazards created by legacy mine features by physically closing or stabilizing abandoned mine openings. The work was also intended to account for wildlife considerations where appropriate.
What kinds of abandoned mine features were targeted?
The work described focused on two main types of abandoned mine openings: horizontal openings (such as adits) and vertical openings (such as shafts).
What closure method was planned for horizontal openings (adits)?
For horizontal openings, the project included installing bat-compatible gates. These gates restrict unauthorized human access to reduce public safety risks while still allowing bats to enter and exit.
Why use bat-compatible gates instead of fully sealing an adit?
Based on the description provided, bat-compatible gates were used to limit human entry and reduce hazards while supporting habitat protection by allowing bats to continue using the opening.
What closure method was planned for vertical openings (shafts)?
For vertical openings, the work involved backfilling. This closure approach is used to eliminate fall hazards and reduce the chance of collapse, erosion, or other ongoing impacts.
Did the funding cover only construction work, or could it also support planning and design?
The opportunity explicitly included design work for closure and/or remediation. This means the award could support planning, engineering, and site-specific design needed to implement mine closure actions consistent with safety, environmental, and land-management requirements.
What type of funding instrument was used?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Was this opportunity associated with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?
Yes. It was categorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act).
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $60,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $60,000.
Was cost sharing or matching funds required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching funds from the recipient.
What was the CFDA program number for this opportunity?
The CFDA program number was 15.236, Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any applicant type unless additional limitations were included in the full announcement.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were to be submitted through Grants.gov.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The announcement was posted on February 22, 2010, and it closed on March 12, 2010.
What were the created date and archive date listed for the announcement?
The announcement was created on February 23, 2010, and the archive date was April 12, 2010.
Who was the contact person for questions or for obtaining full announcement details?
The listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen. The email provided was rraisane@blm.gov.
What geographic office issued this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued out of the BLM Grand Junction Field Office (GJFO) in Colorado.
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