This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California, is for the purpose of managing and enhancing interpretive and outreach programs at the Piedras Blancas Light Station. The recipient will collaborate with BLM to operate the interpretive center and gift shop, and to recruit and manage volunteers for roles such as tour guides, trail stewards, and gift shop workers. A key aim is to facilitate restoration of historic structures and the landscape, enriching the educational program. Objectives include increasing public knowledge of BLM programs, the California Coastal National Monument, the Light Station’s history, and wildlife viewing etiquette, while promoting resource stewardship. Program success will be monitored via visitor surveys and visitation capacity.
Opportunity ID: 294594
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00156 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM CA Piedras Blancas Light Station Interpretation and Outreach |
| 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: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 11, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The recipient and BLM will work together to manage interpretive and outreach programs conducted in association with the Piedras Blancas Light Station. Including provision for on-site services including the operation of the interpretive center and â¿¿gift shopâ¿, and sponsorship of volunteers to provide education and interpretive programs. The recipient will collaborate on the management of the Light Station to facilitate restoration work on the historic structures and landscape to enhance the interpretation and education program. The recipient will provide volunteers as tour guides, tour assistants, trail stewards, and gift shop workers. The following are objectives laid out in the 2010 Piedras Blancas Light Station Interpretive plan includes but limited to: Increase public knowledge and appreciation for the BLM and their programs including the California Coastal National Monument. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMS Karen Law (916) 978-4322
kjlaw@blm.gov Email:kjlaw@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 294594 Full Announcement-L17AS00156 BLM CA Piedras Blan -> L17AS00156 MUST Tool Recipient Evaluation Question.pdf
Folder 294594 Full Announcement-L17AS00156 BLM CA Piedras Blan -> L17AS00156 BLM CA Piedras Blancas Light Station Interpretation Outreach.pdf
Folder 294594 Full Announcement-L17AS00156 BLM CA Piedras Blan -> L17AS00156 MUST Financial Capability Questionnaire.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | GMS Karen Law (916) 978-4322 kjlaw@blm.gov Email: kjlaw@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00233144 | Jun 12, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294594 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294594 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294594 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294594 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
294594 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294594 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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