Opportunity Information: Apply for L18AS00085
The grant opportunity titled "BLM-CO Expanding Recreational Access on Colorado's Public Lands, Royal Gorge Field Office" (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00085) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) cooperative agreement focused on improving how people use and care for high-demand recreation areas on public lands managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office (RGFO) in Colorado. RGFO oversees a very large and diverse landscape, managing about 687,000 acres of public land and administering roughly 3.3 million acres of mineral estate stretching from the Continental Divide on the west to Colorado's eastern state boundary. Because these lands sit relatively close to Front Range population centers, they receive substantial recreational pressure, with popular destinations including the Shelf Road Recreation Area (noted for rock climbing) and Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area (known for picnicking and a swimming-hole setting). The project emphasis in the announcement is particularly tied to Guffey Gorge, located about 12 miles east of Guffey, Colorado, off Park County Road 102, where visitor use and the need for sustainable management are central concerns.
The core purpose of the funding is to select one partner (a cooperator/recipient) to help the BLM develop and implement an outreach, education, and volunteer stewardship program that strengthens responsible recreation and long-term conservation ethics among visitors and surrounding communities. Rather than funding construction-heavy work, the announcement is framed around shaping public behavior and building shared stewardship: teaching appropriate use of facilities, promoting appreciation for natural and cultural resources, and encouraging a sense of responsibility for caring for the land. The BLM is explicitly looking to build on existing partnerships with national, regional, and local organizations, with the broader vision of sustaining recreation opportunities while also generating lasting economic benefits for nearby communities that depend on outdoor tourism and visitation.
Administratively, this is a discretionary opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, under CFDA 15.225, with funding provided through a Cooperative Agreement structure. That instrument type signals that the BLM expects substantial involvement and collaboration during project execution, not just a hands-off grant. The opportunity was open to an unrestricted pool of applicants (in other words, broadly available to many entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement). The anticipated award was a single project (Expected Awards: 1) with an award ceiling of $40,000, reflecting a targeted, programmatic effort rather than a multi-site capital program. The announcement was originally posted July 27, 2018, with an original closing date of August 29, 2018.
In practical terms, the recipient would be expected to help design and manage public-facing education and engagement efforts that reduce impacts, improve compliance with appropriate recreation practices, and grow a volunteer base that can support stewardship on the ground. The intended outcomes include better visitor understanding of how to use the site responsibly, stronger protection of facilities and sensitive natural and cultural resources, increased community and organizational participation in conservation-oriented activities, and a more sustainable recreation experience at places like Guffey Gorge that are heavily visited and highly valued.Apply for L18AS00085
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM-CO Expanding Recreational Access on Colorado's Public Lands, Royal Gorge Field Office" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.225.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 2018. (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 $40,000.00 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 name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "BLM-CO Expanding Recreational Access on Colorado's Public Lands, Royal Gorge Field Office" (BLM-CO, RGFO).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L18AS00085.
Which agency is offering this funding?
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The funding is provided through a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates the BLM expects substantial involvement and collaboration with the selected partner during the project.
Is this a competitive or discretionary opportunity?
It is described as a discretionary opportunity.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 15.225.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The core purpose is to select one partner to help the BLM develop and implement an outreach, education, and volunteer stewardship program that promotes responsible recreation and long-term conservation ethics in high-demand recreation areas managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office.
What kinds of activities is this funding intended to support?
Based on the announcement description, the funding supports public-facing outreach, education, and volunteer stewardship activities. The focus is on shaping visitor behavior, improving understanding of appropriate recreation practices, promoting appreciation for natural and cultural resources, and building a sense of shared responsibility for caring for public lands.
Is the grant focused on building or construction projects?
The opportunity is framed as not being construction-heavy. The emphasis is on education, outreach, and volunteer stewardship rather than capital development.
Which BLM office and geography does this opportunity focus on?
The project is tied to the Bureau of Land Management's Royal Gorge Field Office (RGFO) in Colorado, which manages a large and diverse landscape.
How large is the landscape managed by the Royal Gorge Field Office?
RGFO manages about 687,000 acres of public land and administers roughly 3.3 million acres of mineral estate, from the Continental Divide on the west to Colorado's eastern state boundary.
Why is recreation management a priority for this area?
These lands are relatively close to Front Range population centers and receive substantial recreational pressure, which increases the need for sustainable management and visitor education.
Which specific recreation sites are mentioned in the opportunity?
The announcement references the Shelf Road Recreation Area (noted for rock climbing) and the Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area (known for picnicking and a swimming-hole setting).
Is there a particular emphasis area within the announcement?
Yes. The project emphasis is particularly tied to Guffey Gorge, where visitor use and sustainable management needs are central concerns.
Where is Guffey Gorge located?
Guffey Gorge is located about 12 miles east of Guffey, Colorado, off Park County Road 102.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The announcement anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling) for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is $40,000.
Who can apply for this opportunity?
The opportunity was described as open to an unrestricted pool of applicants, meaning it was broadly available to many entity types, subject to any additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement.
Does the announcement indicate a preference for partnerships?
Yes. The BLM explicitly notes an interest in building on existing partnerships with national, regional, and local organizations.
What does the BLM want the selected partner (recipient) to do?
The recipient would be expected to help design and manage education and engagement efforts that reduce impacts, improve compliance with appropriate recreation practices, and grow a volunteer base to support stewardship on the ground.
What outcomes is the project trying to achieve?
Intended outcomes include improved visitor understanding of responsible site use, stronger protection of facilities and sensitive natural and cultural resources, increased community and organizational participation in conservation-oriented activities, and a more sustainable recreation experience at heavily visited places like Guffey Gorge.
How does this project relate to local communities and economies?
The broader vision described includes sustaining recreation opportunities while also contributing to lasting economic benefits for nearby communities that depend on outdoor tourism and visitation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was originally posted on July 27, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 29, 2018.
Is this opportunity meant to fund multiple sites or one targeted effort?
With a single expected award and a $40,000 ceiling, the description reads as a targeted, programmatic effort rather than a multi-site capital program.
What is meant by "responsible recreation" in the context of this announcement?
Within the scope described, responsible recreation centers on appropriate use of facilities, reduced visitor impacts, respect for natural and cultural resources, and improved compliance with practices that support long-term stewardship of public lands.
Why does the instrument type (Cooperative Agreement) matter?
The announcement notes that a Cooperative Agreement indicates the BLM expects substantial involvement and collaboration during implementation, rather than a fully hands-off relationship.
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