Opportunity Information: Apply for L19AS00023

The NV Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management Program (Funding Opportunity Number L19AS00023) is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada discretionary funding opportunity that supports the management and protection of cultural heritage and paleontological resources on roughly 48 million acres of BLM-managed federal land across Nevada. The program is built around the idea that Nevada holds a fragile and nonrenewable record of human history and natural history: more than 10,000 years of human occupation reflected in prehistoric and historic sites, artifact collections, and places of traditional cultural importance to American Indians and other communities, alongside paleontological resources representing millions of years of earth history. Through this funding, BLM seeks partners to help with inventory, evaluation, preservation, interpretation, public education, outreach, and responsible public use, while also supporting economic opportunities connected to heritage resources when appropriate.

Awards are made through cooperative agreements, which generally means BLM expects an active partnership role during the project rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category (CFDA 15.224). Eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.

The opportunity anticipated up to 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $300,000 per award. The application window opened April 25, 2019 and closed September 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM PST. A first-round application due date was June 1, 2019 at 5:00 PM PST, followed by additional submission opportunities every 30 days until the final closing date.

A key emphasis is placed on projects submitted under the Lincoln County Archaeological Inventory Program, which is authorized by the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-298). Under that specific track, project priorities are set through an interagency and public partnership process, then circulated for a 30-day public comment period. Proposals tied to Lincoln County must directly address two Department of the Interior priorities: DOI Priority 1, focused on building a strong conservation stewardship legacy, by supporting the inventory, evaluation, protection, and management of unique archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada; and DOI Priority 3, focused on restoring trust and being a good neighbor, recognizing that many Lincoln County residents value local archaeological resources and support BLM protection efforts. For these projects, BLM signals a preference for science-based approaches that use innovative technologies and techniques to improve preservation and interpretation outcomes, and it expects proponents to coordinate with the relevant management agency when developing any priority-related documents.

Overall, the program is designed to fund practical, field-oriented, and publicly meaningful work that safeguards Nevada’s archaeological, historic, traditional cultural, and paleontological resources while improving the way those resources are documented, managed, interpreted, and shared with the public in a responsible manner.

  • The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NV Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.224.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Apr 25, 2019.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2019 Open from April 25, 2019 until September 30, 2019, 500 PM PST Round One Applications Due June 1, 2019, 500 PM PST Round Two Every 30 Days Thereafter until September 30, 2019 500 PM PST. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: NV Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management Program (BLM Nevada) - L19AS00023

What is the NV Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management Program?

It is a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Nevada discretionary funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L19AS00023) that supports the management and protection of cultural heritage and paleontological resources on BLM-managed federal lands across Nevada.

What kinds of resources does this program aim to protect?

The program focuses on Nevada's cultural heritage and paleontological resources, including prehistoric and historic sites, artifact collections, places of traditional cultural importance to American Indians and other communities, and fossil resources that represent millions of years of earth history.

What is the geographic scope of the work supported by this program?

The opportunity supports work tied to roughly 48 million acres of BLM-managed federal land across Nevada.

Why does BLM describe these resources as "fragile and nonrenewable"?

Because the program is built around the idea that Nevada holds a delicate, irreplaceable record of human history (over 10,000 years of human occupation) and natural history (paleontological resources spanning millions of years). Once damaged or lost, these resources generally cannot be replaced.

What types of activities or projects does the funding support?

BLM seeks partners to assist with inventory, evaluation, preservation, interpretation, public education, outreach, and responsible public use related to cultural and paleontological resources. The program also notes support for economic opportunities connected to heritage resources when appropriate.

What does BLM mean by "responsible public use"?

Based on the description, responsible public use refers to ways of engaging the public with cultural and paleontological resources that do not harm or degrade those resources, while still allowing learning, interpretation, and public benefit.

How are awards made under this opportunity?

Awards are made through cooperative agreements.

What is a cooperative agreement in this context?

This opportunity explains that cooperative agreements generally mean BLM expects an active partnership role during the project, rather than a hands-off grant relationship.

Which funding category and CFDA number apply to this opportunity?

The opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is listed under CFDA 15.224.

Who is eligible to apply for this funding?

Eligible applicants include: state, county, and local governments; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.

How many awards were anticipated and what was the maximum award amount?

The opportunity anticipated up to 10 awards, with an award ceiling of $300,000 per award.

When did the application period open and close?

The application window opened April 25, 2019 and closed September 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM PST.

Were there multiple submission deadlines?

Yes. The opportunity included a first-round application due date of June 1, 2019 at 5:00 PM PST, followed by additional submission opportunities every 30 days until the final closing date.

What is the Lincoln County Archaeological Inventory Program track?

It is a key emphasis area within this opportunity for projects submitted under the Lincoln County Archaeological Inventory Program, which is authorized by the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-298).

How are priorities set for Lincoln County-related projects?

For the Lincoln County track, project priorities are set through an interagency and public partnership process and then circulated for a 30-day public comment period.

What Department of the Interior (DOI) priorities must Lincoln County proposals address?

Proposals tied to Lincoln County must directly address two DOI priorities: DOI Priority 1 (building a strong conservation stewardship legacy) and DOI Priority 3 (restoring trust and being a good neighbor).

What does DOI Priority 1 mean for Lincoln County proposals under this opportunity?

Under this opportunity, DOI Priority 1 is framed as building a strong conservation stewardship legacy by supporting the inventory, evaluation, protection, and management of unique archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada.

What does DOI Priority 3 mean for Lincoln County proposals under this opportunity?

Under this opportunity, DOI Priority 3 is described as restoring trust and being a good neighbor, recognizing that many Lincoln County residents value local archaeological resources and support BLM protection efforts.

Does BLM state a preference for certain methods or approaches?

Yes. For Lincoln County projects, BLM signals a preference for science-based approaches that use innovative technologies and techniques to improve preservation and interpretation outcomes.

Is coordination with an agency expected for Lincoln County priority-related documents?

Yes. For Lincoln County projects, the opportunity states that proponents are expected to coordinate with the relevant management agency when developing any priority-related documents.

What does BLM emphasize about the style of work it wants to fund overall?

The program is designed to fund practical, field-oriented, and publicly meaningful work that safeguards Nevada's archaeological, historic, traditional cultural, and paleontological resources, while improving how those resources are documented, managed, interpreted, and shared with the public in a responsible manner.

Does the opportunity mention public education and outreach as allowable or desired components?

Yes. Public education and outreach are explicitly included among the activities that partners may support through this funding.

Does the program support interpretation and sharing of information with the public?

Yes. Interpretation is specifically listed as an activity area, and the overall program description highlights improving how resources are interpreted and shared with the public responsibly.

Is the program limited to archaeological work only?

No. The opportunity includes archaeological and historic resources, places of traditional cultural importance, artifact collections, and paleontological resources.

Does the opportunity connect cultural resource work with economic opportunities?

Yes. The description notes that the program supports economic opportunities connected to heritage resources when appropriate, alongside protection and management goals.

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