Opportunity Information: Apply for L17AS00112
The funding opportunity titled "BLM Arizona, Migratory Bird Monitoring" (Funding Opportunity Number L17AS00112) is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It was created on May 18, 2017, with an original application closing date of July 18, 2017. The program is listed under CFDA 15.231 and falls within the Natural Resources funding activity category, indicating the work is focused on conservation and management of natural resources rather than construction or purely academic research.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the selected recipient would not only receive funding but would also work in a more coordinated, collaborative way with BLM staff than under a standard grant. In practical terms, this structure often reflects an expectation of substantial federal involvement in shaping, coordinating, or supporting the project while it is being carried out, especially when the work needs to align closely with agency priorities, methods, and statewide management needs.
The core purpose of the project is to improve standardized statewide monitoring for priority bird species in Arizona, specifically focusing on migratory birds. The emphasis on "standardized" and "statewide" suggests BLM is looking for consistent monitoring approaches across locations and potentially across multiple landownerships or jurisdictions, so that collected data are comparable over time and across regions. "Priority bird species" typically refers to species of management concern, which can include species experiencing population declines, species identified in conservation plans, or species that are important indicators of habitat conditions. The project is framed as a partnership, signaling BLM is seeking an implementing partner capable of coordinating monitoring efforts, applying consistent field and data protocols, and generating information that can be used to guide conservation and land management decisions.
The maximum possible award (award ceiling) is $150,000, and BLM anticipated making one award, meaning the agency likely intended to select a single organization (or a lead organization with partners/subrecipients) to carry out the work. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have been included in the full announcement text. In general, unrestricted eligibility can include nonprofit organizations, universities, state and local governments, tribal governments, and potentially for-profit entities, as long as they meet the federal requirements for receiving assistance and any specific conditions stated in the solicitation.
Overall, this opportunity is designed to support a coordinated bird monitoring effort in Arizona that strengthens the consistency and quality of data on priority migratory bird species. The expected outcome is improved monitoring capacity and more reliable statewide information that can be used by BLM and partners to track species status, evaluate habitat management actions, and support conservation planning and decision-making on public lands.Apply for L17AS00112
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Arizona, Migratory Bird Monitoring" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.231.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 18, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 18, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): BLM Arizona, Migratory Bird Monitoring (L17AS00112)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The funding opportunity is titled "BLM Arizona, Migratory Bird Monitoring".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L17AS00112.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates that the selected recipient is expected to work in a more coordinated, collaborative way with BLM staff than under a typical grant. The description suggests there may be substantial federal involvement in shaping, coordinating, or supporting the project during implementation, particularly to ensure the work aligns with agency priorities, methods, and statewide management needs.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 18, 2017.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was July 18, 2017.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 15.231.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls within the Natural Resources funding activity category.
Is this opportunity focused on construction projects?
No. Based on the Natural Resources category and the described purpose, the work is focused on conservation and management of natural resources, specifically bird monitoring, rather than construction.
Is this opportunity primarily for academic research?
The description frames the project as a practical, applied monitoring effort to improve standardized statewide data for management and conservation decisions, rather than purely academic research.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to improve standardized statewide monitoring for priority bird species in Arizona, with a specific focus on migratory birds.
What does "standardized" monitoring imply in this opportunity?
"Standardized" indicates BLM is looking for consistent monitoring approaches so that data collected are comparable over time and across regions. The emphasis suggests consistent field methods and data practices across monitoring locations.
What does "statewide" monitoring imply in this opportunity?
"Statewide" suggests the work is intended to support monitoring across Arizona at a broad scale, with results that can inform statewide understanding and management needs rather than being limited to a single site.
Which species are the focus of the monitoring effort?
The opportunity focuses on priority bird species, specifically migratory birds, in Arizona.
What are "priority bird species" in the context of this opportunity?
The description indicates that "priority bird species" typically refers to species of management concern. This can include species experiencing population declines, species identified in conservation plans, or species used as indicators of habitat conditions.
What type of organization is BLM looking for to carry out the project?
The opportunity is framed as a partnership, suggesting BLM is seeking an implementing partner capable of coordinating monitoring efforts, applying consistent protocols, and generating information that can support conservation and land management decisions.
How many awards did BLM anticipate making?
BLM anticipated making one award.
What is the maximum award amount available?
The award ceiling (maximum possible award) is $150,000.
Does the fact that one award was anticipated mean partnerships are not allowed?
Not necessarily. The description notes BLM likely intended to select a single organization or a lead organization with partners/subrecipients to carry out the work.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may have appeared in the full announcement text.
What does "unrestricted eligibility" typically include?
In general, unrestricted eligibility can include nonprofit organizations, universities, state and local governments, tribal governments, and potentially for-profit entities, as long as they meet federal requirements for receiving assistance and any specific conditions in the solicitation.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The project is focused on Arizona.
What kinds of outcomes is BLM expecting from this project?
The expected outcome is improved monitoring capacity and more reliable statewide information on priority migratory bird species. The description notes that the information can be used to track species status, evaluate habitat management actions, and support conservation planning and decision-making on public lands.
How will BLM use the information collected through this monitoring?
Based on the description, BLM and partners may use the monitoring information to track species status, evaluate habitat management actions, and support conservation planning and decision-making on public lands.
Why does the opportunity emphasize coordination and partnership?
The opportunity is framed as a partnership and offered as a cooperative agreement, which together suggest BLM expects a coordinated approach that aligns closely with agency priorities and supports consistent, statewide monitoring needs.
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