BLM Idaho Noxious Weed Public Education | L17AS00154

Opportunity Information: Apply for L17AS00154

The BLM Idaho Noxious Weed Public Education grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L17AS00154) is a discretionary funding program from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is focused on natural resources (CFDA 15.230) and is offered as a cooperative agreement, meaning the BLM typically expects to have an active partnership role in the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The core purpose is public education: helping people who recreate outdoors understand how noxious weeds threaten local communities and public lands, and what practical steps they can take to prevent weeds from becoming established or spreading during common outdoor activities.

The project emphasis is specifically on reaching the recreating public in Idaho and translating the noxious weed issue into clear, actionable behavior changes. In practical terms, that usually means creating and delivering outreach that explains why invasive/noxious weeds matter (ecological damage, impacts to wildlife habitat, rangeland health, recreation access, and potential economic costs) and then pairing that message with straightforward prevention actions people can take. These actions often include cleaning mud and plant material off boots, bikes, vehicles, and pets; staying on designated routes and trails; avoiding transport of contaminated soil or seed; using weed-free feed for stock animals; and being alert to and reporting suspected infestations. The opportunity statement highlights that prevention guidance should be relevant across various outdoor activities, suggesting the education effort should be tailored to multiple user groups such as hikers, hunters, anglers, off-highway vehicle users, equestrians, campers, and boaters where applicable.

Funding for this opportunity had an award ceiling of $15,000, with the BLM expecting to make one award. The opportunity was created on June 13, 2017, and originally closed on July 13, 2017, indicating it was a time-limited competitive call rather than an open-ended program. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to a wide range of applicant types (for example, nonprofits, local governments, educational institutions, tribes, or other organizations), subject to any additional eligibility notes that might have been included in the full announcement text.

Overall, this is a small, targeted outreach grant intended to support on-the-ground communication and education that reduces the risk of noxious weed spread tied to recreation. Successful projects under a cooperative agreement structure would generally be expected to coordinate closely with BLM staff to ensure messaging aligns with local priorities, reaches the right audiences, and is delivered through effective channels such as trailhead signage, brochures or maps, workshops, volunteer outreach, partner events, or digital campaigns connected to recreation planning and public land use.

• The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "BLM Idaho Noxious Weed Public Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jun 13, 2017.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 13, 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 $15,000.00 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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