This grant aims to expand an existing partnership by implementing a student summer science program with hands-on education, trail maintenance, and habitat enhancement projects at San Joaquin River Gorge. The project is designed for K-12 audiences, aligned with California State Educational standards, and culturally relevant to local Native American culture. Emphasizing ‘Tread Lightly!’ and ‘Leave No Trace’ principles, the program seeks to educate students on responsible outdoor recreation. Collaborating with local tribes and technical experts, the program will aim to meet mutual conservation goals and foster environmental stewardship. Applications close on Aug 28, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42669
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CA-NOI-08-0013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | San Joaquin River Gorge "hands on the Land" program partnership |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.225 — Recreation Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 28, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $374,146 |
| Award Ceiling: | $374,146 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | This is a Follow-on project to expand an existing partnership to include more grade levels and implement a student summer science program which combines hands-on science education, trail maintenance and habitat enhancement project activities. SUSD will assist BLM in developing and presenting site-specific hands-on, interactive natural and heritage resource educational programs and products for K-12 audiences. Programs will be correlated to California State Educational standards, and shall be developed in collaboration with BLM and partner technical experts to be culturally relevant to the student population and accurately and respectfully interpret local Native American culture. SUSD will utilize the expertise of its Native American Education program and shall work closely with local tribes and BLM to develop programs to meet mutual goals. Programs and products will emphasize Tread Lightly! and Leave No Trace principles and practices in order to foster a new generation of responsible outdoor recreationists and land users. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Traci Thaler
Grants and Agmts Specialist Phone 916-978-4529 Email:tthaler@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 42669 Other Supporting Documents-Notice of Intent 1 -> SUSD NOI2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Traci Thaler Grants and Agmts Specialist Phone 916-978-4529 Email: tthaler@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | PKG00008139 | Aug 20, 2008 | Aug 28, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42669 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
42669 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
42669 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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