This BLM-CO-GUFO grant is specifically for the remediation of the Yellowstone Mill Tailings and the cleanup of discharging mine waters. The primary purpose of this project is to address environmental contamination within the Henson Creek watershed. This critical area is notable for comprising 95% public lands, emphasizing the broad public benefit of the cleanup efforts. The grant seeks proposals for projects that will effectively mitigate the impact of historical mining activities, ensuring the ecological health and public accessibility of these vital lands. The Bureau of Land Management’s Colorado Gunnison Field Office (BLM-CO-GUFO) is offering this grant to restore the natural integrity of this significant watershed.
Opportunity ID: 55779
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L10AS00173 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-CO-GUFO Yellowstone Mill Tailings Cleanup Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.236 — Environmental Quality and Protection Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 12, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The project will involve cleaning up discharging mine waters into the Henson Creek watershed, which is 95% public lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ruth A Raisanen, 303-239-3605
rraisane@blm.gov Email:rraisane@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 55779 Full Announcement-1 -> rfa blm-co l10as00173.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ruth A Raisanen, 303-239-3605 rraisane@blm.gov Email: rraisane@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00019685 | Jul 12, 2010 | Jul 26, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
55779 SF424-2.0.pdf
55779 Project-1.1.pdf
55779 Budget-1.1.pdf
55779 SF424A-1.0.pdf
55779 SF424B-1.1.pdf