The Bureau of Land Management in California is offering a grant to reclaim abandoned mines on public lands, making them safe, restoring watersheds, and protecting water quality for multiple uses. Partnering with the Department of Natural Resources, the project aims to close hazardous mines, ensuring public safety, wildlife habitats, and access to recreational activities. This collaborative effort focuses on mitigating environmental threats, such as groundwater and soil contamination, while preserving historical and cultural resources. By implementing closure and remediation measures, the project enhances visitor safety and supports the sustainable use of public lands in California.
Opportunity ID: 326491
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L20AS00098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM CA Statewide Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation 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 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 06, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | May 07, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The Bureau of Land Management BLM, through its cooperative government and nongovernment partners, mitigate hazards on public lands to protect public health and safety, and restore watersheds for enhance water quality and support a variety of uses to include but not limited to: recreation, fishing, hunting, wildlife watching, grazing and agricultural uses, and preservation of historical/cultural resources. Mineral extractive industry activities of the past have left degraded watersheds and abandoned mines on public lands throughout California. Abandoned mines pose physical hazards as well as environmental threats to groundwater, surface water, and soil creating risks to the health and safety of communities and public land users. The California State Office of the BLM and State of California, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, have partnered to work collaboratively to close hundreds of shafts and adits on public lands. This partnership has supported program priorities of both the State of California and BLM to improve land health and access to public lands by conducting surveys of potential sites and mitigating any physical and environmental hazards present. This work builds shared knowledge and resources to develop and implement an effective closure program and remediation program. The project promotes enhanced visitor safety, improves wildlife habitats, and protects the watershed for fishing and recreational uses. Through appropriate safety and remediation measures, this project aims to increase public access. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 326491 Full Announcement-L20AS00098 Notice of Intent -> CA_NOI AML 4 7 2020.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leona Parker lparker@blm.gov Email: lparker@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | PKG00261460 | Apr 22, 2020 | May 07, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326491 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326491 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326491 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326491 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
326491 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326491 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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