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- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Roy Pray Mine Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project in Gunnison Colorado" 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 Jul 7, 2010 and posted on Jul 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 in funding.
- 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 Roy Pray Mine Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project in Gunnison, Colorado is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to support environmental investigation work and, if needed, cleanup actions tied to abandoned mine impacts. The focus of the project is the Roy Pray Mine site, located at the headwaters of Henson Creek in Palmetto Gulch, along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway. The core purpose is to look into the presence of one or more newly identified water sources at or near the mine that may be contributing to water quality concerns, and to carry out remediation if the investigation confirms a problem that can be addressed through on-the-ground reclamation or mitigation measures. In practical terms, the work would typically involve field investigation to characterize water flow and quality, identify where the water is coming from and how it moves through mine workings or waste materials, and determine whether that water is introducing pollutants into Henson Creek or nearby drainage features. If the investigation identifies actionable issues, the project would move into possible remediation, which could include measures designed to reduce or prevent contaminated drainage, stabilize or isolate mine wastes, or otherwise protect downstream resources.
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expected to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. That often indicates a more collaborative arrangement where the agency may help shape technical approaches, coordinate access or compliance needs, provide oversight, or integrate the work with broader land and watershed management goals. The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.236 (Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management), signaling that the emphasis is on protecting environmental quality and managing natural resources affected by legacy mining.
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $45,000, which also served as the award ceiling. The award floor was listed as $1,200, but the structure of the notice suggests the intent was one primary award up to the full amount depending on the final scope and negotiated work plan. No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, so eligible applicants would not have been required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. Eligibility was limited to state governments, indicating the BLM was specifically seeking to partner with a state-level entity, such as a state environmental agency, natural resources department, or a relevant state program involved in mine reclamation or water quality.
Key dates show the notice was posted and created on July 7, 2010, with an original and final closing date of July 23, 2010. The opportunity was later archived on August 9, 2010. For further details, the announcement referenced Grants.gov as the primary source of full documentation and included a point of contact at the BLM for access issues: Ruth Ann Raisanen (303-239-3605, rraisane@blm.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Roy Pray Mine Abandoned Mine Reclamation Project?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for environmental investigation work and, if needed, cleanup actions related to abandoned mine impacts at the Roy Pray Mine site in Gunnison, Colorado.
Where is the project located?
The work is focused on the Roy Pray Mine site at the headwaters of Henson Creek in Palmetto Gulch, along the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway, in Gunnison, Colorado.
What is the main purpose of this grant-funded project?
The core purpose is to investigate one or more newly identified water sources at or near the Roy Pray Mine that may be contributing to water quality concerns, and to carry out remediation if the investigation confirms a problem that can be addressed through on-the-ground reclamation or mitigation measures.
What kinds of activities would the investigation phase typically include?
Based on the notice, investigation would typically involve field work to characterize water flow and water quality, identify where water is coming from, understand how it moves through mine workings or waste materials, and determine whether it is introducing pollutants into Henson Creek or nearby drainage features.
What happens if the investigation confirms an actionable problem?
If the investigation identifies actionable issues, the project could move into remediation actions. The notice indicates this would occur if the problem can be addressed through on-the-ground reclamation or mitigation measures.
What types of remediation actions are contemplated?
The notice describes potential remediation measures that could reduce or prevent contaminated drainage, stabilize or isolate mine wastes, or otherwise protect downstream resources.
Is this grant strictly for cleanup, or can it fund investigation work too?
It is intended to support environmental investigation work and, if needed, cleanup actions tied to abandoned mine impacts. The investigation component is a primary focus, with remediation occurring if findings support it.
Which federal agency is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
Funding was offered through a cooperative agreement. That means BLM expected substantial involvement beyond providing funds, often implying a collaborative approach where the agency may help shape technical approaches, coordinate access or compliance needs, provide oversight, or integrate the work with broader land and watershed management goals.
What is the funding category or program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity and what does it indicate?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.236 (Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management), indicating an emphasis on protecting environmental quality and managing natural resources affected by legacy mining.
How much funding is available?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $45,000. The $45,000 figure also served as the award ceiling.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor was listed as $1,200, and the award ceiling was $45,000.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The notice anticipated a single award, suggesting one primary award up to the full amount depending on the final scope and negotiated work plan.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was identified, so applicants would not have been required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments. The notice suggests BLM was looking to partner with a state-level entity such as a state environmental agency, a natural resources department, or a relevant state program involved in mine reclamation or water quality.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The notice was posted and created on July 7, 2010. The original and final closing date was July 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 9, 2010.
Where could applicants find the full documentation for this opportunity?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the primary source for full documentation.
Who is the point of contact for access issues and what are their contact details?
The notice listed a BLM point of contact for access issues: Ruth Ann Raisanen, phone 303-239-3605, email rraisane@blm.gov.
Does the project specifically address water quality concerns in Henson Creek?
Yes. The investigation is meant to determine whether newly identified water sources associated with the mine are introducing pollutants into Henson Creek or nearby drainage features, and to support remediation to protect downstream resources if needed.
What is the broader environmental issue this project is trying to address?
The project addresses abandoned mine impacts, particularly potential contaminated water sources and mine waste issues that could affect water quality and downstream natural resources.
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