Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00109
Apply for L10AS00109
- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Safford Field Office Habitat Assessment, Enhancement and Restoration" 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 May 26, 2010 and posted on May 26, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 9, 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 $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Safford Field Office Habitat Assessment, Enhancement and Restoration grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00109) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding announcement focused on on-the-ground conservation work in Arizona, specifically centered on the Aravaipa Watershed Grasslands. The core purpose is habitat conservation and restoration, with an emphasis on assessing existing conditions, implementing enhancement and restoration actions, and coordinating volunteers to support and carry out that work. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at improving the health and function of grassland habitat within the Aravaipa watershed area through organized restoration activities and community or volunteer engagement.
This funding is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which generally signals that BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. While the announcement text provided is brief, cooperative agreements typically involve close coordination with the agency on planning, prioritization of sites or treatments, implementation methods, reporting, and ensuring work aligns with BLM resource objectives and compliance needs. The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources, and it is associated with CFDA 15.231 (Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management), indicating that the work is tied to broader federal goals for conserving wildlife habitat and managing natural resources responsibly.
The opportunity anticipated making a single award, with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling is listed as $100,000 and the award floor as $1, suggesting BLM was prepared to fund one project up to the full amount, depending on the applicant proposal and project scope. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to provide matching funds to be eligible, which can reduce barriers for nonprofit organizations and allow them to direct more effort toward project delivery rather than fundraising for match.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). That means the intended applicant pool is primarily conservation organizations, community-based nonprofits, or similar mission-driven groups capable of organizing volunteer labor, managing field projects, and handling federal assistance agreement requirements such as financial management, progress reporting, and compliance with applicable terms.
Key dates indicate this was a time-limited 2010 opportunity: it was posted and created on May 26, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 9, 2010, and it was archived on July 9, 2010. For applicants at the time, that closing window would have required a fairly quick turnaround to assemble a proposal, project work plan, and organizational documentation.
For more details, the listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov and provided a direct agency contact for access issues or questions: Paul Stout, Grants Management Officer at BLM, reachable at 602-417-9268 and paulstout@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the "Safford Field Office Habitat Assessment, Enhancement and Restoration" grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00109.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
This funding announcement is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The core purpose is habitat conservation and restoration through on-the-ground work. The opportunity emphasizes assessing existing habitat conditions, carrying out enhancement and restoration actions, and coordinating volunteers to support and implement the work.
Where will the funded work take place?
The work is focused in Arizona, specifically centered on the Aravaipa Watershed Grasslands within the Aravaipa watershed area.
What types of activities does the opportunity emphasize?
Based on the information provided, the emphasis is on three main activity areas: (1) habitat assessment (evaluating existing conditions), (2) habitat enhancement and restoration (implementing on-the-ground improvements), and (3) volunteer coordination to support and carry out conservation and restoration tasks.
Is this an on-the-ground field project or primarily planning/research?
It is described as being focused on on-the-ground conservation work, including restoration activities in the Aravaipa Watershed Grasslands.
What is the assistance instrument (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award is described as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates BLM expects substantial involvement in the project beyond providing funding. The description suggests close coordination with BLM on items such as planning, prioritization of sites or treatments, implementation methods, reporting, and alignment with BLM resource objectives and compliance needs.
What is the program or activity category associated with this opportunity?
The activity category is Environment and Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this funding?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.231, titled "Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management."
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount is $100,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
What is the minimum award amount (floor)?
The award floor is $1.
Does this opportunity require a cost share or match?
No. The information provided states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are universities or institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The eligibility statement specifically excludes institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations are likely to be a good fit for this opportunity?
Based on the description, a strong fit would be mission-driven nonprofits (501(c)(3)) that can plan and manage habitat assessment and restoration work, coordinate volunteers, and handle federal assistance agreement responsibilities such as financial management, progress reporting, and complying with applicable terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on May 26, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date listed was June 9, 2010 (both the original and current closing date).
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on July 9, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to find more details or apply?
The listing pointed applicants to Grants.gov for more details.
Who is the agency contact for questions or access issues?
The contact listed is Paul Stout, Grants Management Officer at BLM.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Phone: 602-417-9268. Email: paulstout@blm.gov.
What geographic focus should proposals align with?
Proposals should align with improving the health and function of grassland habitat within the Aravaipa watershed area, with emphasis on the Aravaipa Watershed Grasslands in Arizona.
Does the opportunity mention volunteer or community engagement?
Yes. The description specifically highlights coordinating volunteers to support and carry out habitat assessment, enhancement, and restoration work.
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