Opportunity Information: Apply for L14AS00302
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- The Bureau of Land Management in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Trash Site Clean up on public lands in Rio Blanco County 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 Aug 5, 2014 and posted on Aug 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 22, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) offered a discretionary grant opportunity titled "Trash Site Clean up on public lands in Rio Blanco County Colorado" (Funding Opportunity Number L14AS00302). The project focuses on reclaiming public land areas in Rio Blanco County that are being used as illegal dump sites. The core work described is straightforward: remove refuse and trash from affected locations and restore those lands to a more natural condition. By cleaning up these sites, the project aims to improve overall public land health while also improving public safety in and around the impacted areas.
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement under the Environment and Natural Resources funding activity category, with the associated CFDA number listed as 15.225 (Recreation Resource Management). The BLM anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000. The award ceiling was set at $50,000, while the minimum award amount (award floor) was listed as $1,500. No cost sharing or matching funds were required, which means an eligible applicant would not have been obligated to provide a financial match to receive an award under this announcement.
Eligibility was limited to county governments, indicating the program was intended to support local government-led cleanup and restoration efforts rather than individual applicants or private organizations. The posting date and creation date were both August 5, 2014, and the application window was short, closing on August 22, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on August 28, 2015. Applicants were directed to use the announcement materials and application package available through the application tab in the posting, suggesting that full technical requirements, scope details, and submission instructions were contained in the full announcement.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the BLM, reachable by phone at 303-239-3605 or by email at rraisane@blm.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this BLM grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Trash Site Clean up on public lands in Rio Blanco County Colorado."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L14AS00302.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project is intended to reclaim public land areas in Rio Blanco County, Colorado that are being used as illegal dump sites. The core work is removing refuse and trash and restoring the affected lands to a more natural condition.
Where would the work take place?
The work described in the opportunity is focused on public lands in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
What types of activities are supported under this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, the supported activities include cleaning up illegal dump sites by removing trash and refuse and restoring the impacted public land areas to a more natural condition.
Why is BLM funding this cleanup effort?
The stated goals are to improve overall public land health and to improve public safety in and around areas impacted by illegal dumping.
What kind of award instrument was planned (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
The funding activity category listed is Environment and Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.225, Recreation Resource Management.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $50,000.
What was the minimum award amount (floor)?
The minimum award amount (award floor) was $1,500.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The opportunity stated that no cost sharing or matching funds were required, meaning an eligible applicant would not have been obligated to provide a financial match.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to county governments.
Were individuals, nonprofits, or private organizations eligible?
Not under the eligibility criteria provided. The opportunity limited eligibility to county governments.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 5, 2014.
What was the creation date listed for the opportunity?
The creation date was August 5, 2014.
When did the application window close?
The application window closed on August 22, 2014.
How long was the application window?
Based on the dates provided (August 5, 2014 to August 22, 2014), the application period was short.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was later archived on August 28, 2015, and the application deadline listed was August 22, 2014.
Where were applicants supposed to find the application package and full requirements?
Applicants were directed to use the announcement materials and application package available through the application tab in the posting. The notice indicates that full technical requirements, scope details, and submission instructions were contained in the full announcement.
Who was the point of contact for questions or trouble accessing the announcement?
The listed point of contact was Ruth A. Raisanen at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
How could applicants contact the point of contact?
Phone: 303-239-3605. Email: rraisane@blm.gov.
What problem is this project trying to address?
The project targets public land areas being used as illegal dump sites, with cleanup and restoration intended to address both environmental impacts and public safety concerns.
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