The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering this grant to continue funding two essential oil and gas biologist positions, crucial for its field offices. This Cooperative Agreement directly supports the federal permit streamlining Pilot Project, mandated by Section 365 of the Secretary of the Interior’s directive. These dedicated biologist roles are integral to ensuring efficient permit processes for oil and gas operations while simultaneously contributing to the vital protection of fish and wildlife habitats. This initiative is designed to enhance the effectiveness of environmental reviews and approvals within federal lands, thereby safeguarding diverse ecosystems and furthering sustainable resource management practices.
Opportunity ID: 200396
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L12AS00303 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM WY Evaluation Assistance WGFD Protection of Fish and Wildlife Habitat |
| 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: | Sep 10, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $818,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Section 365 directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a federal permit streamlining Pilot Project and the Bureau of Land Management field offices be part of the Pilot Project. The proposed new Cooperative Agreement is to continue funding for two Pilot Office oil and gas biologist positions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Click on APPLICATION tab above to download full announcement instructions and application package |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert J. Tichac, 307-775-6313
rtichac@blm.gov Email:rtichac@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 200396 Full Announcement-1 -> noi wgf 365 biologist final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert J. Tichac, 307-775-6313 rtichac@blm.gov Email: rtichac@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | PKG00145970 | Sep 10, 2012 | Sep 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
200396 SF424-2.0.pdf
200396 Project-1.1.pdf
200396 Budget-1.1.pdf
200396 SF424A-1.0.pdf
200396 SF424B-1.1.pdf