Opportunity Information: Apply for RECOVERY ACT BLM AK RFA10 1638
Apply for RECOVERY ACT BLM AK RFA10 1638
- The Department of the Interior in the recovery act sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Northwest Alaska Inter village Trails Marking and Mapping, Alaska" 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 Nov 4, 2009 and posted on Nov 4, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 4, 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 $300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 Department of the Interior is offering a discretionary Recovery Act grant opportunity titled "RECOVERY ACT Northwest Alaska Inter village Trails Marking and Mapping, Alaska" (Funding Opportunity Number: RECOVERY ACT BLM AK RFA10 1638). The award is planned as a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency expects to stay actively involved with the recipient during the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program is listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management. The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2009, with an application deadline of December 4, 2009, and an archive date of December 31, 2009.
The project focuses on improving safety and navigation for remote winter travel routes used for inter-village movement in Northwest Alaska. These trails cross a mix of land jurisdictions, including BLM-managed public lands and neighboring federal, state, private, and Alaska Native corporation lands. A central goal is to physically mark remote winter trails so travelers can follow safer, clearer routes during harsh conditions and limited visibility, which is especially important for communities that rely on winter routes for travel, access to services, and subsistence activities.
Another major purpose is to reduce unauthorized travel across Native corporation lands by clearly identifying and marking ANCSA 17(b) easements. These easements are the legally established access corridors created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act to allow the public to cross Native-owned lands in order to reach public lands. By mapping and marking these legal access routes, the project is intended to steer traffic toward authorized corridors, helping prevent inadvertent trespass and reducing land-use conflicts near BLM-managed areas.
The opportunity also emphasizes geospatial data collection. The project will acquire mapping-grade information about trail locations and related features, producing data that can be used by federal, state, and local agencies for land use planning and coordination. In practical terms, better geospatial trail data supports clearer planning decisions, improves inter-agency consistency, and strengthens emergency response by giving search and rescue teams more accurate information on where people travel, what routes are available, and how to reach areas of concern more efficiently.
Funding is expected to support one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $300,000 and an award floor of $300,000, effectively indicating a single grant at that level. There is no stated cost sharing or matching requirement, which lowers barriers for applicants by not requiring non-federal funds to participate. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
For applicants or interested parties who could not access the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is Sandra S. Smith at s2smith@blm.gov. The full announcement and any official instructions were made available through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "RECOVERY ACT Northwest Alaska Inter village Trails Marking and Mapping, Alaska."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is RECOVERY ACT BLM AK RFA10 1638.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the Department of the Interior.
What type of award is planned?
The planned award type is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement means the federal agency expects to stay actively involved with the recipient during the project, rather than only providing funding and stepping back.
What program (CFDA) is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.231, Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2009.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 4, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is December 31, 2009.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on improving safety and navigation for remote winter travel routes used for inter-village movement in Northwest Alaska, particularly under harsh conditions and limited visibility.
What kinds of activities does the project emphasize?
Based on the announcement summary, the project emphasizes physically marking remote winter trails and collecting mapping-grade geospatial information about trail locations and related features.
Why is physically marking winter trails considered important in this project?
The goal is to help travelers follow safer, clearer routes during harsh conditions and limited visibility, which is especially important for communities that rely on winter routes for travel, access to services, and subsistence activities.
Where will the project take place?
The project is focused on Northwest Alaska and on inter-village winter travel routes in that region.
What land jurisdictions do the trails cross?
The trails cross a mix of land jurisdictions, including BLM-managed public lands and neighboring federal, state, private, and Alaska Native corporation lands.
How does the project relate to Alaska Native corporation lands?
One purpose is to reduce unauthorized travel across Native corporation lands by clearly identifying and marking ANCSA 17(b) easements, which are legally established access corridors across Native-owned lands.
What are ANCSA 17(b) easements in the context of this opportunity?
ANCSA 17(b) easements are access corridors created under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act that allow the public to cross Native-owned lands in order to reach public lands.
How is marking ANCSA 17(b) easements expected to help?
By mapping and marking legal access routes, the project is intended to steer traffic toward authorized corridors, helping prevent inadvertent trespass and reducing land-use conflicts near BLM-managed areas.
Why does the opportunity emphasize geospatial data collection?
The project is intended to acquire mapping-grade information that can be used by federal, state, and local agencies for land use planning and coordination, improving inter-agency consistency and supporting emergency response.
How can better trail geospatial data support emergency response?
More accurate trail information can strengthen search and rescue efforts by helping teams understand where people travel, what routes are available, and how to reach areas of concern more efficiently.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding amount is $300,000.
How many awards are expected?
Funding is expected to support one award.
What is the award floor and what does it imply?
The award floor is $300,000, which effectively indicates a single grant at that level given the estimated total funding amount of $300,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
Where was the full announcement made available?
The full announcement and official instructions were made available through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov).
Who can be contacted for help if the announcement could not be accessed electronically?
The listed point of contact is Sandra S. Smith. The email provided is s2smith@blm.gov.
What should applicants do if they need official details beyond this summary?
Official instructions and any clarifications are referenced as being in the full announcement on Grants.gov.
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