Opportunity Information: Apply for L11AS00086

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "San Miguel Basin Travel Management project in the State of Colorado." and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225 Recreation Resource Management.
  • This funding opportunity was created on May 4, 2011 and posted on May 4, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by May 18, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 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 San Miguel Basin Travel Management project (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00086) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary grant opportunity focused on recreation resource management in the San Miguel Basin area of Colorado. The purpose of the award was to support on-the-ground travel and trail management work that helps balance public recreation with protection of public lands. The project scope emphasized practical improvements and stewardship activities tied to trail systems and visitor use, with the overall intent of making recreation safer, more sustainable, and better understood by the public.

The activities funded under this opportunity were described broadly and could include development, monitoring, and maintenance of trails. In practice, that means projects could involve building or improving trail segments, addressing erosion or drainage issues, rehabilitating impacted areas, monitoring trail conditions and visitor use patterns, and carrying out routine maintenance that keeps routes safe and reduces resource damage. A central theme was improving visitor safety while also increasing protection of public land resources, suggesting a focus on reducing conflicts, preventing off-route travel where it harms soils, vegetation, wildlife habitat, or cultural resources, and guiding recreation into appropriate, well-managed corridors.

Another major component of the project was education and public information. The opportunity specifically called out providing education on responsible recreational use and assisting with informational materials for recreational and public involvement opportunities in the basin. That could include developing signage, maps, brochures, kiosks, and other outreach tools that explain route designations, seasonal restrictions, trail etiquette, resource protection practices, and ways for the public to participate in travel management planning or volunteer stewardship efforts. The intent was not only to maintain trails but also to influence behavior through clear information, helping visitors understand where they can go, how to minimize impacts, and how to stay safe.

From an administrative standpoint, this opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement by the federal agency in the execution of the project compared to a standard grant. The expected number of awards was one, with an estimated total funding amount of $75,000 and an award ceiling of $75,000 (with an award floor listed at $1,200). There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, making it potentially accessible to applicants without the ability to provide non-federal match funding. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement.

The program was associated with CFDA number 15.225, titled Recreation Resource Management, reflecting its focus on recreation planning, visitor use management, and protection of public lands through improved trail and travel systems. The announcement was posted on May 4, 2011, with a closing date of May 18, 2011, and it was archived on June 3, 2011, indicating it was a short application window typical of some targeted, project-specific funding opportunities.

For official details or difficulty accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management, reachable by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - San Miguel Basin Travel Management Project (L11AS00086)

What is the San Miguel Basin Travel Management project?

The San Miguel Basin Travel Management project (Funding Opportunity Number L11AS00086) was a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) discretionary funding opportunity focused on recreation resource management in the San Miguel Basin area of Colorado. The overall goal was to support on-the-ground travel and trail management work that balances public recreation with protection of public lands.

Which federal agency offered this opportunity?

This opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

What type of award was used for this funding opportunity?

The opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM would have substantial involvement in carrying out the project compared to a standard grant.

What was the main purpose of the award?

The purpose was to fund practical travel and trail management improvements and stewardship activities tied to trail systems and visitor use. The intent was to make recreation safer, more sustainable, and better understood by the public, while also improving protection of public land resources.

What geographic area did the project focus on?

The focus area was the San Miguel Basin area of Colorado.

What kinds of activities could be funded under this opportunity?

Funded activities were described broadly and could include development, monitoring, and maintenance of trails. Examples noted in the description include building or improving trail segments, addressing erosion or drainage issues, rehabilitating impacted areas, monitoring trail conditions and visitor use patterns, and completing routine maintenance to keep routes safe and reduce resource damage.

Was visitor safety part of the project goals?

Yes. A central theme was improving visitor safety while increasing protection of public land resources, indicating projects should help reduce unsafe conditions while also reducing impacts to soils, vegetation, wildlife habitat, cultural resources, and other sensitive resources.

Did the opportunity include education and outreach components?

Yes. The opportunity specifically called out providing education on responsible recreational use and assisting with informational materials for recreation and public involvement opportunities in the basin.

What types of education or informational materials were envisioned?

Examples implied by the description include signage, maps, brochures, kiosks, and other outreach tools that explain route designations, seasonal restrictions, trail etiquette, resource protection practices, and ways for the public to participate in travel management planning or volunteer stewardship.

How much funding was available?

The estimated total funding amount was $75,000.

What was the maximum (ceiling) award amount?

The award ceiling was $75,000.

Was there a minimum (floor) award amount?

Yes. The award floor was listed as $1,200.

How many awards were expected to be made?

The expected number of awards was one.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. The opportunity indicated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full announcement.

What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity was associated with CFDA 15.225, titled Recreation Resource Management.

What does CFDA 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management) relate to in this context?

In this announcement, CFDA 15.225 reflects a focus on recreation planning, visitor use management, and protection of public lands through improved trail and travel systems.

When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?

The announcement was posted on May 4, 2011 and had a closing date of May 18, 2011.

Was this funding opportunity time-limited?

Yes. The application window ran from May 4, 2011 to May 18, 2011, which is a short window typical of some targeted, project-specific opportunities.

What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?

The opportunity was archived on June 3, 2011, meaning it was no longer an active posting after that date.

Where could applicants find official details or get help if they had trouble accessing the Grants.gov posting?

For official details or difficulty accessing the full announcement through Grants.gov, the listed contact was Ruth A. Raisanen, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management.

Who was the contact person for this opportunity?

The contact was Ruth A. Raisanen, Grants Management Officer, Bureau of Land Management.

What phone number was provided for the opportunity contact?

The phone number provided was 303-239-3605.

What email address was provided for the opportunity contact?

The email address provided was rraisane@blm.gov.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?

The Funding Opportunity Number was L11AS00086.

What kinds of resource concerns did the opportunity aim to address?

Based on the description, the project aimed to reduce impacts from off-route travel and unmanaged use where it harms soils, vegetation, wildlife habitat, or cultural resources, while guiding recreation into appropriate, well-managed corridors.

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