Opportunity Information: Apply for L18AS00088
The "WO, Bureau-wide Pilot Experienced Services Program" (Funding Opportunity Number L18AS00088) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program sits within the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.239.
At its core, the opportunity is designed to help the BLM address a growing loss of institutional knowledge caused largely by retirements and ongoing attrition, especially in high-need areas such as energy development and cultural and natural resource management. The BLM notes that hiring timelines and administrative burdens, combined with inconsistent or unpredictable program funding, have made it harder to keep experienced staff in place long enough to mentor newer employees, ensure overlap between outgoing and incoming personnel, and carry out effective succession planning. This grant is meant to close some of that gap by leveraging outside support.
Through this pilot, the BLM is looking to partner with a qualified nonprofit organization to help establish and operate an "Experienced Services Program" on a bureau-wide basis. In practical terms, the intent is to engage experienced individuals (often retirees or late-career professionals with specialized expertise) who can support BLM offices and teams, transfer knowledge, and contribute directly to on-the-ground work. Alongside building this pilot program framework, the partner would also help complete priority conservation projects across the bureau, aligning with the BLM mission to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for current and future generations while supporting multiple-use management consistent with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA).
The opportunity had an award ceiling of $300,000 and anticipated making up to three awards. The notice was created July 30, 2018, with an original closing date of August 31, 2018. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with further clarification referenced in the opportunity's eligibility details, but the narrative makes clear the BLM is seeking a qualified nonprofit partner capable of coordinating experienced service participants and delivering conservation outcomes at scale across multiple BLM programs and locations.Apply for L18AS00088
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WO, Bureau-wide Pilot Experienced Services Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.239.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 30, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 31, 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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the official name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "WO, Bureau-wide Pilot Experienced Services Program."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L18AS00088.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement. That means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the work alongside the recipient, rather than only providing funds with minimal ongoing participation.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.239.
What problem is the BLM trying to address through this pilot?
The BLM is trying to address a growing loss of institutional knowledge largely caused by retirements and ongoing attrition. The need is especially acute in high-need areas such as energy development and cultural and natural resource management.
Why does the BLM describe this as a growing challenge right now?
The BLM cites hiring timelines and administrative burdens, combined with inconsistent or unpredictable program funding. These factors make it harder to keep experienced staff long enough to mentor newer employees, ensure overlap between outgoing and incoming personnel, and carry out effective succession planning.
What is the purpose of the "Experienced Services Program" described in the notice?
The purpose is to engage experienced individuals (often retirees or late-career professionals with specialized expertise) to support BLM offices and teams, transfer knowledge, and contribute directly to on-the-ground work.
Who is the BLM looking to partner with?
The BLM is looking to partner with a qualified nonprofit organization to help establish and operate an Experienced Services Program on a bureau-wide basis.
What does "bureau-wide basis" mean in this context?
Based on the notice language, it means the pilot is intended to support BLM needs across the bureau (not just a single office or site), aligning work across multiple BLM programs and locations.
Beyond setting up the pilot program, what kinds of work would the partner support?
In addition to building the pilot framework, the partner would help complete priority conservation projects across the bureau, aligned with the BLM mission for public lands and multiple-use management consistent with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA).
What types of expertise are highlighted as high-need?
The notice highlights high-need areas including energy development and cultural and natural resource management.
How does this opportunity connect to the BLM mission?
The notice ties the work to sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of public lands for current and future generations, while supporting multiple-use management consistent with FLPMA.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling listed is $300,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making up to three awards.
When was the funding notice created?
The notice was created on July 30, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 31, 2018.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity's eligibility details. The narrative indicates the BLM is seeking a qualified nonprofit partner capable of coordinating experienced service participants and delivering conservation outcomes at scale across multiple BLM programs and locations.
What makes this opportunity different from a typical funding award where the agency is less involved?
The notice emphasizes that, as a cooperative agreement, the BLM expects substantial involvement in the work with the recipient, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
What does the BLM mean by "institutional knowledge" in the context of this program?
Based on the description, it refers to accumulated expertise and practical know-how held by experienced staff that can be lost when people retire or leave, and that is important for mentoring, smooth transitions between personnel, and succession planning.
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