Opportunity Information: Apply for L17AS00187
The grant opportunity titled "BLM-NM, Cave and Karst Conservation Assistance for the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area" (Funding Opportunity Number L17AS00187) is a discretionary Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) funding announcement focused on protecting and managing significant cave and karst resources on BLM-administered public lands in New Mexico. It is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the project is intended to be carried out through an active partnership between the BLM Roswell Field Office and the selected recipient rather than being a simple pass-through grant with minimal agency involvement. The main purpose is to support hands-on, ongoing conservation and management work for Fort Stanton Cave and the broader Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, which BLM describes as a world-class cave system requiring specialized expertise and sustained stewardship.
At the core of the project is a collaborative effort to maintain and improve cave resources and to advance responsible exploration and scientific study. The opportunity explicitly emphasizes practical cave management and conservation actions, paired with exploration and research that deepen understanding of the cave system and inform future protection strategies. The recipient is expected to bring specialized skills, knowledge, and technical expertise that complement BLM capabilities, and to help plan, develop, and implement cave management and conservation efforts across BLM New Mexico. In other words, the recipient is not only assisting with fieldwork and studies inside the cave, but is also expected to contribute substantively to broader planning and implementation of management approaches that protect cave and karst features over time.
The funding falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.238, reflecting BLM assistance programs tied to resource stewardship. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $250,000. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility details that might have been included in the full notice. The opportunity was created on June 26, 2017, and the original application closing date was August 25, 2017. Overall, the grant is designed to continue and build upon the benefits BLM had already received from an existing assistance agreement, essentially formalizing continued collaboration to help BLM manage, conserve, and better understand the Fort Stanton-Snowy River cave system through targeted maintenance, improvement, exploration, and study carried out jointly with an experienced partner organization.Apply for L17AS00187
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-NM, Cave and Karst Conservation Assistance for the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.238.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 26, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 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 $250,000.00 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)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM-NM, Cave and Karst Conservation Assistance for the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L17AS00187.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This is a Department of the Interior funding announcement from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Which BLM office is involved in the project?
The project is intended to be carried out in active partnership with the BLM Roswell Field Office.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected recipient is expected to work in an active partnership with BLM rather than receiving a pass-through award with minimal agency involvement.
What is the main purpose of the opportunity?
The main purpose is to support hands-on, ongoing conservation and management work for Fort Stanton Cave and the broader Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, with an emphasis on sustained stewardship of significant cave and karst resources.
What types of activities does the opportunity emphasize?
The announcement emphasizes practical cave management and conservation actions, along with responsible exploration and scientific study intended to deepen understanding of the cave system and inform future protection strategies.
What location and resources are the focus of the work?
The focus is on BLM-administered public lands in New Mexico, specifically Fort Stanton Cave and the Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, described by BLM as a world-class cave system.
What is meant by "cave and karst" resources in this announcement?
Based on the announcement language, "cave and karst resources" refers to the cave system and associated karst features that require specialized conservation, management, and stewardship on BLM-administered lands.
How does exploration and research fit into the project?
Exploration and scientific study are included as part of the project to improve understanding of the cave system and to support management decisions that protect cave and karst features over time.
What role is the recipient expected to play?
The recipient is expected to bring specialized skills, knowledge, and technical expertise that complement BLM capabilities, and to help plan, develop, and implement cave management and conservation efforts. The role goes beyond fieldwork and includes contributing to broader planning and implementation approaches.
Is this opportunity limited to fieldwork inside the cave?
No. The description indicates the recipient will assist with fieldwork and studies inside the cave and also contribute substantively to planning and implementation of management approaches across BLM New Mexico related to cave and karst protection.
What is the activity category for this funding?
The funding falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.238.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling listed in the announcement is $250,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full notice.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 26, 2017.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was August 25, 2017.
Why does the announcement describe this as a continuation of prior work?
The announcement indicates it is designed to continue and build upon the benefits BLM had already received from an existing assistance agreement, essentially formalizing continued collaboration to manage, conserve, and better understand the Fort Stanton-Snowy River cave system.
What kind of partnership does BLM appear to be looking for?
BLM appears to be looking for an experienced partner organization with specialized cave and karst expertise that can jointly carry out targeted maintenance, improvement, exploration, and study in coordination with BLM.
What makes the Fort Stanton-Snowy River system significant in the context of this grant?
BLM describes it as a world-class cave system that requires specialized expertise and sustained stewardship, which is why the opportunity centers on ongoing conservation, management, and study.
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