This grant is for partnering with the BLM Northeastern States District Office to manage and enhance public access and recreational use on approximately 86 federally-owned islands in Lake Vermilion and surrounding lakes in Minnesota. Due to the significant distance from the managing office in Milwaukee, effective oversight has been challenging. The Bureau of Land Management seeks a challenge cost-share agreement to support recreational management, facilitate public education, and conduct outreach on these remote islands. The objective is to ensure sustainable public use and address management needs, building upon previous agreements for island monitoring and waste removal.
Opportunity ID: 294673
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00169 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-[ES], Public Outreac on BLM Islands on Lake Vermilion and Surrounding Lakes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | N/A |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.238 — Challenge Cost Share |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2017 Extension from 7/17/2017 due to administrative issues |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,500 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: | N/A |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The BLM Northeastern States District Office manages approximately 86 islands on Lake Vermilion and a few surrounding lakes located about 40-80 miles north of Virginia, MN. These lands are held to federal ownership under the Shipstead Newton Nolan Act and are located approximately 500 miles from our office location in Milwaukee, WI, which makes management of these islands a challenge. In the past BLM has had agreements in place to monitor a number of our islands along with removing any trash. BLM has been working enter into a challenge cost share agreement to help support and manage recreational use along with educating and reaching out to the public on BLM managed islands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the full announcement link above to access the Funding Opportunity Document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Brandon Riley (202) 912-7540
briley@blm.gov Email:briley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Closed dated extended to 7/23 | Jul 18, 2017 | |
| Jul 18, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00169 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-[ES], Public Outreac on BLM Islands on Lake Vermilion and Surrounding Lakes |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | N/A |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.238 — Challenge Cost Share |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 15, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 23, 2017 Extension from 7/17/2017 due to administrative issues |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,500 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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: | N/A |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | The BLM Northeastern States District Office manages approximately 86 islands on Lake Vermilion and a few surrounding lakes located about 40-80 miles north of Virginia, MN. These lands are held to federal ownership under the Shipstead Newton Nolan Act and are located approximately 500 miles from our office location in Milwaukee, WI, which makes management of these islands a challenge. In the past BLM has had agreements in place to monitor a number of our islands along with removing any trash. BLM has been working enter into a challenge cost share agreement to help support and manage recreational use along with educating and reaching out to the public on BLM managed islands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the full announcement link above to access the Funding Opportunity Document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Brandon Riley (202) 912-7540
briley@blm.gov Email:briley@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00169 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-[ES], Public Outreac on BLM Islands on Lake Vermilion and Surrounding Lakes |
| 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: | 15.238 — Challenge Cost Share |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $14,500 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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 BLM Northeastern States District Office manages approximately 86 islands on Lake Vermilion and a few surrounding lakes located about 40-80 miles north of Virginia, MN. These lands are held to federal ownership under the Shipstead Newton Nolan Act and are located approximately 500 miles from our office location in Milwaukee, WI, which makes management of these islands a challenge. In the past BLM has had agreements in place to monitor a number of our islands along with removing any trash. BLM has been working enter into a challenge cost share agreement to help support and manage recreational use along with educating and reaching out to the public on BLM managed islands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on the full announcement link above to access the Funding Opportunity Document |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Brandon Riley (202) 912-7540
briley@blm.gov Email:briley@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 294673 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA (Funding Opportunity Announcement)_L17AS00169.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Specialist Brandon Riley (202) 912-7540 briley@blm.gov Email: briley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.238 | PKG00233853 | Jun 15, 2017 | Jul 23, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294673 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294673 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294673 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294673 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
294673 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294673 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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