Opportunity Information: Apply for L20AS00017
The Nevada Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L20AS00017) was a discretionary funding announcement issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning recipients would be expected to work closely with BLM staff in carrying out the project rather than operating entirely independently. The opportunity was created on March 25, 2020, and originally closed on May 25, 2020. It fell under the Natural Resources funding activity category and was listed under CFDA 15.224.
The program description provided in the notice centers on BLM's Threatened and Endangered Species Program and its role in conserving and recovering federally listed species and BLM-designated sensitive species, along with the habitats those species depend on across public lands. A key emphasis is proactive conservation: in addition to supporting species already protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the program also works in coordination with other BLM programs and external partners to conserve rare, non-listed species in hopes of preventing future ESA listings. The scale of this responsibility is significant, with BLM managing habitat for more than 430 wildlife, fish, and plant species that are already listed as threatened or endangered, as well as at least 15 species identified as candidates for listing.
In terms of funding structure, the notice indicated an award ceiling of $150,000 and anticipated making approximately three awards. Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity was broadly open to applicants of many types (such as nonprofits, academic institutions, governments, tribes, or private entities), although the listing notes that any additional limits would be spelled out in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement. Overall, the opportunity was positioned to support cooperative, on-the-ground conservation and management work tied to sensitive biological resources on BLM-managed public lands in Nevada, with a clear focus on species and habitat needs under the ESA framework and related BLM sensitive species policies.Apply for L20AS00017
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Nevada Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 25, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Nevada Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L20AS00017.
Which federal agency issued this funding announcement?
The funding announcement was issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement.
What does a cooperative agreement mean for recipients?
A cooperative agreement indicates recipients are expected to work closely with BLM staff to carry out the project, rather than operating entirely independently.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 25, 2020.
When did the opportunity close?
The opportunity originally closed on May 25, 2020.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The notice listed the funding activity category as Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 15.224.
What program area does the notice description focus on?
The program description centers on BLM's Threatened and Endangered Species Program and its role in conserving and recovering federally listed species and BLM-designated sensitive species, along with their habitats on public lands.
What is the primary conservation emphasis described in the notice?
A key emphasis is proactive conservation. In addition to supporting species already protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the program also coordinates with other BLM programs and external partners to conserve rare, non-listed species to help prevent future ESA listings.
Which types of species are included in the program's scope?
The scope includes federally listed threatened and endangered species, BLM-designated sensitive species, and rare non-listed species addressed through proactive conservation efforts.
How large is BLM's threatened and endangered species habitat responsibility, as described?
The notice states that BLM manages habitat for more than 430 wildlife, fish, and plant species already listed as threatened or endangered, as well as at least 15 species identified as candidates for listing.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed in the notice was $150,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The notice anticipated making approximately three awards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to many applicant types (such as nonprofits, academic institutions, governments, tribes, or private entities). The listing also notes that any additional limits would be detailed in an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section of the full announcement.
Is eligibility truly open to all applicants?
The notice describes eligibility as unrestricted, but it also indicates that any additional restrictions (if any) would be described in the full announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
What kinds of projects was this opportunity positioned to support?
Based on the notice description, it was positioned to support cooperative, on-the-ground conservation and management work tied to sensitive biological resources on BLM-managed public lands in Nevada, with a focus on species and habitat needs under the ESA framework and related BLM sensitive species policies.
Is the work expected to take place on BLM-managed lands in Nevada?
Yes. The description frames the work as conservation and management tied to sensitive biological resources on BLM-managed public lands in Nevada.
Does the notice emphasize habitat conservation as well as species conservation?
Yes. The description explicitly includes conserving and recovering species and the habitats those species depend on across public lands.
Does this opportunity involve coordination with partners?
Yes. The notice describes coordination with other BLM programs and external partners, particularly for proactive conservation of rare, non-listed species.
Does the description reference the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?
Yes. The program description references supporting species protected under the ESA and preventing future ESA listings through proactive conservation.
What indicates that BLM staff would be involved during project execution?
The cooperative agreement structure indicates substantial involvement by BLM staff and close collaboration during project implementation.
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