This grant, from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Saint George Field Office (SGFO), supports stewardship for the Red Cliffs and Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Areas (NCAs) in Washington County, Utah. These NCAs face mounting urban pressure from rapid community growth, causing damage to natural and cultural resources. High visitor volumes exacerbate this. The grant addresses the critical need for organized community support and conservation, bolstering efforts of a local ‘friends group’ instrumental in protecting these lands since their 2009 designation. This initiative ensures continued protection and sustainable management of these vital public areas.
Opportunity ID: 292804
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L17AS00050 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM-Utah, SGFO Partnership to Support Stewardship of the Red Cliffs and Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Areas, Washington County, Utah |
| 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: | 15.231 — Fish, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
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: | Background: Washington County is one of the fastest growing urban areas in the nation. Community growth in this area has steadily increased urban pressure on the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs National Conservation Areas, collectively referred to hereafter as â¿¿the NCAs.â¿ Both NCAs are located in Washington County, Utah and managed by the Saint George Field Office (SGFO) of the USDOI-Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Population and community growth has been directly linked to damage and loss of natural and cultural resources in both NCAs. Both the Beaver Dam Wash and Red Cliffs NCAs are bordered by an increasing urban environment and have a distinct need for organized community support and stewardship. The NCAs cultural and natural resources face mounting urban pressure from the surrounding areas. The Red Cliffs National Conservation Area alone saw over 120,000 documented visitors in 2010.
Currently, a friends group is involved with the stewardship and conservation of these lands since they were designated in the 2009 Omnibus Public Lands legislation (Lands Bill). The friends group garnered significant public support advocating for the permanent protection of these areas. Our strong local and regional network of supporters will be the foundation of a continuing work for these lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants Management Officer Melanie Beckstead (801) 539-4169
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 292804 Full Announcement-FOA -> Washington Co Stewardship FOA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants Management Officer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.231 | PKG00231651 | Mar 28, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292804 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292804 SF424B-1.1.pdf
292804 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292804 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
292804 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292804 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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