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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Youth Initiative Projects at Sites in Montana Drought Resiliancy" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.546 Youth Conservation Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 13, 2015 and posted on Jan 13, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 26, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible Applicants are any qualified youth or conservation corps able to perform appropriate conservation projects...
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Opportunity Summary:
The Youth Initiative Projects at Sites in Montana - Drought Resiliancy opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R15AS00031) is a Bureau of Reclamation discretionary funding notice tied to CFDA 15.546, the Youth Conservation Program. It was posted on January 13, 2015, with a closing date of January 26, 2015, and archived the following day. The activity area is natural resources, and the work is framed around drought resiliency efforts at sites in Montana, with an emphasis on engaging youth through conservation-related project activities.
A key point of this notice is that it is not a standard, open solicitation for proposals. Instead, it serves as a public notice that the Bureau of Reclamation intended to fund specific project activities without full and open competition. In practical terms, that means the agency was signaling an intent to make a cooperative agreement award through a non-competitive process, rather than inviting a broad field of applicants to submit competing applications.
The anticipated award profile is small and targeted. The Bureau expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $25,000 and an award ceiling of $25,000. The award floor is listed as $0, which typically reflects that the final negotiated amount could vary based on the scope and allowable costs, but the total planned funding for the effort was capped at $25,000.
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordinating with the recipient on work plans, site access, technical direction, or compliance requirements), as opposed to a more hands-off grant. The opportunity also includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute some portion of the project costs through cash, in-kind services, or other allowable match, consistent with the agreement terms.
Eligibility is broadly described but still focused: eligible applicants are qualified youth or conservation corps capable of carrying out appropriate conservation projects. The notice lists the eligible applicant category as "Others" and clarifies that the intent is to support youth-focused conservation organizations that can perform on-the-ground work aligned with the drought resiliency theme at Montana sites.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer, at (406) 247-7684.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "The Youth Initiative Projects at Sites in Montana - Drought Resiliancy."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R15AS00031.
Which federal agency issued this notice?
This notice was issued by the Bureau of Reclamation as a discretionary funding notice.
What program is this opportunity associated with (CFDA)?
It is tied to CFDA 15.546, the Youth Conservation Program.
What is the focus or purpose of the projects?
The projects are framed around drought resiliency efforts at sites in Montana, with an emphasis on engaging youth through conservation-related project activities.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The activity area is natural resources.
Is this a standard competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice specifically indicates it is not a standard, open solicitation for proposals. It serves as a public notice that the Bureau of Reclamation intended to fund specific project activities without full and open competition.
Does this mean applicants were invited to compete for this funding?
Based on the notice description, the Bureau of Reclamation was signaling an intent to make an award through a non-competitive process rather than inviting a broad pool of applicants to submit competing applications.
What type of award instrument is expected?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement imply for how the project is run?
A cooperative agreement generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (such as coordination on work plans, site access, technical direction, or compliance requirements), rather than issuing a more hands-off grant.
How many awards were anticipated?
The Bureau of Reclamation expected to make one award.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $25,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $25,000.
What is the award floor?
The award floor is listed as $0.
What does an award floor of $0 mean in this notice?
As described, an award floor of $0 typically indicates the final negotiated amount could vary based on scope and allowable costs, but the total planned funding for the effort was capped at $25,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute a portion of the project costs through cash, in-kind services, or other allowable match, consistent with the cooperative agreement terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as qualified youth or conservation corps capable of carrying out appropriate conservation projects. The eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," with the intent to support youth-focused conservation organizations that can perform on-the-ground work aligned with drought resiliency at Montana sites.
Where are the project sites located?
The work is focused on sites in Montana.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on January 13, 2015.
What was the closing date?
The closing date was January 26, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. It was archived the day after the closing date (January 27, 2015), indicating it is no longer active.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Lindsey Nafts, Grants Officer.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Lindsey Nafts can be reached by phone at (406) 247-7684.
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