The Bureau of Land Management in Utah is offering the Challenge Cost Share Program to fund diverse conservation projects through partnerships with non-federal entities. The program supports activities such as research, habitat improvement, cultural resource protection, environmental education, and species conservation. By promoting partnerships, the program aims to benefit public land management by saving federal funds, involving the public in resource management, and making data available for public use. Non-federal partners including state agencies, local governments, and non-government organizations are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is August 1, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283135
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L16AS00092 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Utah FY16 Challenge Cost Share |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.238 — Challenge Cost Share |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| 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: | Background: The Challenge Cost Share (CCS) Program began in 1985 when Congress appropriated money within the wildlife program for partnership conservation projects. Since then the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has expanded this cost-share program to include other resource programs with partnership opportunities. The CCS program now funds the following kinds of activities: research, monitoring and inventory of resources; implementation of habitat improvement projects, protection or documentation of cultural resources; providing for enhanced recreational experiences; development and implementation of species conservation and recovery plans; environmental education; conservation projects for native plant communities, and eradication of noxious and other weeds. In Utah, the program is managed to maintain a variety of partnerships for wildlife, recreation, cultural resources, rare plants, plant community conservation, fisheries and riparian habitat at the local level. The goal for BLM Utah is to have a diverse CCS program based on partnerships primarily developed with the field office or district staffs. In Fiscal Year 2016 Utah BLM will manage the program to implement a variety of important projects that include resource inventory, monitoring and research, education and outreach, habitat and plant community restoration, cultural site protection, recreation, development and implementation of recovery and conservations plans, OHV management, and special status species management. Objectives: The principle purpose of the CCS program is to promote cost-share partnerships with non-federal entities for the purpose of public land management of important resources such as cultural, fisheries, recreation, wildlife, listed and non-listed special status plant species and native plant communities. Non-federal partners may include state agencies, local governments, non-government organizations, private companies, and private individuals. Public Benefit: The principle purpose of the CCS program is to promote partnerships that would benefit public land management. The types of CCS projects are varied and can include, but are not limited to,studies, resource inventory and monitoring, environmental education, project construction and maintenance, special status species management, habitat restoration and weed control. The public benefits from the CCS program and projects by saving federal funds through partnerships with non-federal entities. In addition, the public benefits by being involved through partnerships in managing resources on public lands, and all data obtained will also be available to the public for their use. These resources include fish and wildlife, cultural sites, recreation sites, land values associated with healthy landscapes, and listed and non-listed plant species and their habitat. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Specialist Melanie Beckstead (801) 539-4169
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 283135 Full Announcement-Cedar Mesa Cultural Resource -> Cedar Mesa CCS Mini.pdf
Folder 283135 Full Announcement-FY16 Challenge Cost Share -> fy16 ccs foa.pdf
Folder 283135 Full Announcement-OHV Stewardship -> ohv stewardship mini.pdf
Folder 283135 Full Announcement-Paleo Education and Outreach -> Paleo Outreach CCS Mini.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Specialist Melanie Beckstead (801) 539-4169 mbeckstead@blm.gov Email: mbeckstead@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.238 | PKG00222946 | Apr 19, 2016 | Aug 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283135 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283135 SF424A-1.0.pdf
283135 SF424B-1.1.pdf
283135 Project-1.1.pdf
283135 Budget-1.1.pdf
283135 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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