Opportunity Information: Apply for BLM AK NOI09 0003
Apply for BLM AK NOI09 0003
- The Department of the Interior in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Research Navigability Records, Alaska" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.239 Management Initiatives.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 3, 2009 and posted on Jun 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 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 $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Research Navigability Records, Alaska grant opportunity is a U.S. Department of the Interior initiative (through the Bureau of Land Management) focused on clarifying who owns submerged lands in Alaska. The central goal is to research and document which lands lie beneath waters that were navigable or non-navigable at the time Alaska became a state. That distinction matters because, under the Equal Footing Doctrine and the Submerged Lands Act of 1953, Alaska generally received title at statehood to lands beneath waters that were navigable at that time, while other submerged lands may have remained in federal ownership. By compiling and analyzing navigability records, the project aims to reduce long-standing uncertainty about where federal ownership ends and state ownership begins for submerged lands.
A key public benefit of this work is improved certainty about jurisdiction and boundaries. When navigability determinations and supporting records are organized and made available, federal agencies, the State of Alaska, land users, and residents can more reliably identify which government entity has authority over a specific river, lake, or waterway segment and the land beneath it. This is especially important in Alaska, where access, development, and resource use often depend on knowing which rules apply and which agency must issue approvals. The opportunity emphasizes that the resulting reports will be posted online for public use, making the findings broadly accessible rather than limited to internal agency files.
In practical terms, the project supports smoother permitting and better-informed decision-making for a wide range of activities that depend on submerged land ownership and jurisdiction. Examples specifically highlighted include mining claims, sand and gravel extraction permitting, land use authorizations, recreation-related permits, and energy development. By mapping and describing ownership patterns and boundaries, the project is intended to help applicants and stakeholders approach the correct agency from the start, potentially reducing delays, conflicts, and duplicative reviews that can happen when ownership is unclear or disputed.
Administratively, this was a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement, meaning the federal agency would typically expect to remain substantially involved in the project rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal interaction. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing is 15.239 (Management Initiatives). The opportunity anticipated a single award, with an estimated total funding level of $1,000,000 and an award floor of $900,000. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, aligning with the subject matter since Alaska state title and statehood-era ownership transfers are a core part of the research purpose. The posting date and creation date were June 3, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 30, 2009, and an archive date of July 31, 2009. Additional details were available via Grants.gov, and the listed contact for access issues was Sandra S. Smith at s2smith@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Research Navigability Records, Alaska" grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Department of the Interior funding opportunity (through the Bureau of Land Management) focused on researching and documenting navigability records in Alaska to clarify who owns submerged lands (the land beneath rivers, lakes, and other waters).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The central goal is to determine which submerged lands in Alaska lie beneath waters that were navigable or non-navigable at the time Alaska became a state. The project compiles and analyzes navigability records so the resulting documentation can reduce uncertainty about where federal ownership ends and state ownership begins for submerged lands.
Why does navigability at statehood matter for ownership?
Navigability at the time of statehood is important because, under the Equal Footing Doctrine and the Submerged Lands Act of 1953, Alaska generally received title at statehood to lands beneath waters that were navigable at that time. Submerged lands under waters that were non-navigable at statehood may have remained in federal ownership. The grant work is intended to help clarify which rule applies in specific places.
What public benefit is expected from this work?
A key public benefit is improved certainty about jurisdiction and boundaries. When navigability determinations and their supporting records are organized and made available, agencies and the public can more reliably identify which entity (federal or state) has authority over a specific waterbody segment and the submerged lands beneath it.
Who will use the results of this project?
The information is intended to support practical use by federal agencies, the State of Alaska, land users, and Alaska residents who need to understand which government entity has jurisdiction over submerged lands in a given area.
Will the project results be available to the public?
Yes. The opportunity states that resulting reports will be posted online for public use, so the findings are broadly accessible rather than limited to internal agency files.
How can clearer submerged land ownership help with permitting and approvals?
By mapping and describing ownership patterns and boundaries, the project is intended to help applicants and stakeholders approach the correct agency from the start. This can reduce delays, conflicts, and duplicative reviews that can occur when ownership is unclear or disputed.
What types of activities were specifically mentioned as benefiting from this work?
The opportunity specifically highlights that clearer submerged land ownership and jurisdiction can support decision-making and permitting related to mining claims, sand and gravel extraction permitting, land use authorizations, recreation-related permits, and energy development.
What federal agency and program are associated with this funding?
The opportunity is a U.S. Department of the Interior initiative administered through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The CFDA listing provided is 15.239 (Management Initiatives), and the activity category is Natural Resources.
What funding instrument was planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The opportunity was described as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. This typically means the federal agency expects substantial involvement in the project rather than providing funding with minimal interaction.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding level was $1,000,000.
What was the award floor?
The award floor was $900,000.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement was stated in the information provided.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments, consistent with the project focus on statehood-era title and Alaska state ownership of submerged lands.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was June 3, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date was June 30, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 31, 2009.
Where were additional opportunity details available?
Additional details were available via Grants.gov.
Who was listed as the contact for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues was Sandra S. Smith (s2smith@blm.gov).
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