Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM CA RFA 10 0001
Apply for BLM CA RFA 10 0001
- The Department of the Interior in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Land Management and Conservation Program Internship" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231 Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 27, 2009 and posted on Oct 26, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 20, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $92,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $92,500.00 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 Land Management and Conservation Program Internship (Funding Opportunity Number BLM CA RFA 10 0001) is a Department of the Interior grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement. Its main purpose is to create paid, hands-on internship opportunities for recent college graduates who want practical experience in natural resource management on public lands. The work emphasis is on conservation-focused fields, including conservation biology, protection and management of endangered species, conservation of sensitive species, and broader public land management activities. In practical terms, the program is designed to help early-career graduates build real-world skills by participating in on-the-ground projects that support fish, wildlife, and plant conservation and related resource management needs.
This opportunity was posted on October 26, 2009 (created October 27, 2009) and closed on November 20, 2009, with an archive date of December 31, 2009. The funding was structured as a single expected award, with total estimated funding of $92,500. The award amount was fixed, with an award ceiling of $92,500 and an award floor of $92,500, meaning the intended award size was set at that level rather than offered as a range. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications that might have been included in the full announcement under the eligibility section. The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management, which aligns with the internship focus on conserving biological resources and improving management capacity on public lands. The full announcement and application materials were available through Grants.gov, and technical or access issues were directed to the listed contact, Traci D. Thaler, at tthaler@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the RECOVERY ACT Land Management and Conservation Program Internship opportunity?
It is a Department of the Interior funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement (Funding Opportunity Number: BLM CA RFA 10 0001). The purpose is to create paid, hands-on internship opportunities for recent college graduates seeking practical experience in natural resource management on public lands, with a strong emphasis on conservation-focused work.
What is the main goal of this grant-funded program?
The main goal is to support paid internships that provide real-world, on-the-ground experience in natural resource management and conservation on public lands. The program is intended to help early-career graduates build practical skills while supporting fish, wildlife, and plant conservation and related public land management needs.
What types of work or subject areas does the internship emphasize?
The work emphasis is on conservation-focused fields, including conservation biology, protection and management of endangered species, conservation of sensitive species, and broader public land management activities connected to biological resource conservation.
Who is this program intended to benefit?
The internships are aimed at recent college graduates who want practical, hands-on experience in natural resource management on public lands, particularly in conservation and resource management activities.
Is this opportunity a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered through a cooperative agreement under the Department of the Interior.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BLM CA RFA 10 0001.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on October 26, 2009 (created October 27, 2009) and it closed on November 20, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. Based on the provided dates, it closed on November 20, 2009 and has an archive date of December 31, 2009.
What was the archive date?
The archive date listed for this opportunity is December 31, 2009.
How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding was $92,500.
How many awards were expected?
A single award was expected.
What was the expected award size?
The award amount was fixed at $92,500. The award ceiling was $92,500 and the award floor was also $92,500, indicating the intended award size was set at that level rather than provided as a range.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any additional details or clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement under the eligibility section.
Does "unrestricted eligibility" mean any organization could apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility was described as unrestricted (open to any type of applicant entity). Any additional limitations or requirements, if any, would have been described in the full announcement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
How does the CFDA align with the internship focus?
CFDA 15.231 focuses on fish, wildlife, and plant conservation resource management, which aligns with this internship program's emphasis on conservation biology, endangered and sensitive species conservation, and related public land management work.
Where were the full announcement and application materials available?
The full announcement and application materials were available through Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical or access issues related to the application?
Technical or access issues were directed to the listed contact: Traci D. Thaler at tthaler@blm.gov.
What kinds of conservation outcomes does the program support?
In practical terms, it supports on-the-ground projects that contribute to fish, wildlife, and plant conservation and strengthen public land management capacity, especially related to endangered species and sensitive species conservation efforts.
Does the opportunity description confirm the internships were paid?
Yes. The stated purpose includes creating paid, hands-on internship opportunities for recent college graduates.
What government department offered this opportunity?
This was a Department of the Interior grant opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement.
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