Opportunity Information: Apply for L10AS00333

  • The Bureau of Land Management in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The National Association of Conservation District" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.233 Forests and Woodlands Resource Management.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 27, 2010 and posted on Aug 27, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 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 grant opportunity titled "The National Association of Conservation District" (Funding Opportunity Number L10AS00333) was a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under CFDA 15.233, Forests and Woodlands Resource Management. Its core purpose was to strengthen on-the-ground conservation work by channeling practical tools, resources, and support through local conservation districts. In doing so, the program aimed to improve and expand BLM partnerships with local municipalities and private landowners, with the larger goal of achieving measurable conservation improvements that deliver clear public benefits.

The agreement emphasized cooperative, locally driven conservation actions rather than isolated projects. The work was intended to help connect federal land management priorities with community-level and private-land stewardship, recognizing that many environmental challenges cross property boundaries and require coordination. The program focus areas included forest and woodland restoration, fuels reduction to lower wildfire risk and improve ecosystem resilience, protection of watersheds and wetlands to safeguard water quality and habitat, and invasive species management to prevent ecological and economic damage. Collectively, these priorities reflect common land-health concerns in many regions where BLM lands interface with state, local, and private ownership, and where coordinated planning and implementation can produce larger landscape-scale outcomes.

Funding for this opportunity was relatively targeted and modest in size, consistent with a single-award cooperative agreement intended to support a specific partnership approach. The estimated total funding amount was $100,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $20,000, and BLM anticipated making one award. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically makes participation more accessible for eligible nonprofit organizations that may not have the capacity to provide cash or in-kind match.

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. This eligibility design aligns with the stated intention of working through conservation districts and associated nonprofit partners that have strong ties to local landowners and municipal governments and can help translate federal conservation objectives into practical, community-supported efforts.

Key dates show that the opportunity was posted and created on August 27, 2010, with an original and current closing date of September 10, 2010, and an archive date of October 10, 2010. Interested applicants at the time would have been directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for application details, required forms, and any specific project expectations or reporting requirements tied to the cooperative agreement structure.

For assistance with accessing the announcement or related questions, the listed point of contact was Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer, reachable by phone at 202-912-7098 or by email at lisaclayton@blm.gov. The additional information link provided was http://www.grants.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the name of this grant opportunity?

The opportunity is titled "The National Association of Conservation District."

What is the Funding Opportunity Number?

The Funding Opportunity Number is L10AS00333.

Which federal agency offered this opportunity?

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

What type of funding mechanism was used?

The opportunity was a discretionary cooperative agreement.

What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?

This opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.233, Forests and Woodlands Resource Management.

What was the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?

The core purpose was to strengthen on-the-ground conservation work by providing practical tools, resources, and support through local conservation districts, while improving and expanding BLM partnerships with local municipalities and private landowners to achieve measurable conservation improvements with clear public benefits.

What kind of approach did the agreement emphasize?

It emphasized cooperative, locally driven conservation actions rather than isolated projects, aiming to connect federal land management priorities with community-level and private-land stewardship.

Why did the opportunity emphasize coordination across land ownership boundaries?

The program recognized that many environmental challenges cross property boundaries and require coordination, particularly where BLM lands interface with state, local, and private ownership.

What program focus areas were included?

The focus areas included forest and woodland restoration, fuels reduction to lower wildfire risk and improve ecosystem resilience, protection of watersheds and wetlands to safeguard water quality and habitat, and invasive species management to prevent ecological and economic damage.

How much total funding was estimated for this opportunity?

The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.

What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?

The award ceiling was $100,000.

What was the minimum award amount (floor)?

The award floor was $20,000.

How many awards did BLM anticipate making?

BLM anticipated making one award.

Was cost sharing or matching required?

No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status.

Were institutions of higher education eligible?

No. Institutions of higher education were explicitly excluded from eligibility.

When was the opportunity posted and created?

The opportunity was posted and created on August 27, 2010.

What was the closing date for applications?

The original and current closing date was September 10, 2010.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was October 10, 2010.

Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement and application requirements?

Applicants were directed to the full announcement on Grants.gov for application details, required forms, and any specific project expectations or reporting requirements tied to the cooperative agreement structure.

What website link was provided for additional information?

The additional information link provided was http://www.grants.gov.

Who was the point of contact for questions?

The listed point of contact was Lisa Clayton, Grants Management Officer.

How could the point of contact be reached?

Lisa Clayton could be reached by phone at 202-912-7098 or by email at lisaclayton@blm.gov.

What kinds of partnerships was this opportunity intended to improve or expand?

The opportunity aimed to improve and expand BLM partnerships with local municipalities and private landowners, using local conservation districts and associated nonprofit partners to help translate federal conservation objectives into practical, community-supported efforts.

What outcomes was the program trying to achieve?

The program aimed for measurable conservation improvements that deliver clear public benefits, with an emphasis on coordinated, landscape-scale outcomes where collaboration can produce broader results.

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