Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development

 

This program advances the Department of the Interiors role as stewards of the public lands by cultivating community-based conservation and partnerships. This program provides support and guidance for carrying out the expenditure of appropriated funds generated from the sale of public lands in Lincoln and White Pine Counties in eastern Nevada. A primary goal of this program is to carry out the inventory, evaluation, protection, and management of unique archeological resources and also encompasses recreation improvements and wildlife habitat. The program will focus funded partnerships on key activities in support of the Department of the Interior's priorities to address the climate crisis, restore balance on public lands and waters, advance environmental justice, strengthening the government -to-government relationship with sovereign Tribal Nations, and invest in a clean energy future, where there is clear alignment of bureau priorities

Active 15.017 Bureau of Land Management, Department of The Interior B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2020 Late Pleistocene to Middle Holocene Landscape use in Coal Valley, Basin and Range National Monument, Lincoln County, Nevada The Desert Research Institute (DRI) constructed an archaeological context of landscape use and subsistence practices in Coal Valley during the late Pleistocene to middle Holocene.
Fiscal Year 2021 In FY 2021 a recipient of LCAI funding closed out a Nevada State Parks project. The Nevada Site Stewardship Program (NSSP), managed by the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), worked closely with Nevada State Parks to enhance archaeological resource management and public engagement. This was accomplished by developing and improving the knowledge, skills, and tools needed for State Parks to manage, protect, and preserve their archaeological resources while also providing opportunities for public education and participation in cultural resource preservation at State Parks in Lincoln County. NSSP approached this goal by focusing efforts in three areas. First, NSSP educated State Parks and the community about State Parks’ archaeological resources through the creation of a comprehensive overview document which places the resources within the history and prehistory of the County and a brochure for the public highlighting archaeological resources at the parks and their preservation. Second, NSSP trained State Park staff on how to identify cultural resources on State Park lands, engage with the public to encourage an appreciation for the local archaeology, and provide a process for the public to report when they discover new resources. Lastly, NSSP assisted State Parks in setting up archaeological sites for volunteer site stewardship and advised them in creating a system for managing archaeological information and stewardship reports.
Fiscal Year 2022 In FY 2022, recipients of LCAI funding expect to close 2 projects approved in previous years. 4 other projects scheduled to close are in the process of requesting 1 year extensions.
Fiscal Year 2023 Data is unavailable. Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 Section 307(b) (FLPMA) 43 U.S.C. 1737 (b) State, Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Native American Organizations as described above. Not applicable. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is required. Preapplication coordination is recommended. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance. For more information and local requirements, cooperative project proposals should be coordinated with the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office. Required to coordinate with the BLM Field Office if National Environmental Policy Act is required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program NOFO. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the NOFO. State and District Office level and funding recommendations are made through the State's annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available in the NOFO posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the NOFO. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after the announcement closes. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Land Management will provide all applicants with information on why their proposal was not selected for award. Not applicable. First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the NOFO posted on www.grants.gov, screening may include, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are met; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. B. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each NOFO posted on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations, the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory or other requirements. Projects are used to benefit lands and resources in Nevada's Lincoln and White Pine Counties. Financial assistance can be used for assisting the BLM with the inventory, evaluation, protection and management of unique archeological resources; the management, protection and/or upgrade of recreational resources and related facilities, providing related public contact/education opportunities; and the conservation of threatened, endangered or at risk species. Performance Reports: Performance Reports shall be submitted at the minimum on an annual basis within 90 days after the anniversary award date, unless otherwise stated in the Notice of Award. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final report no later than 120 calendar days after the award end date. Sub-recipients will be required to closeout within 90 days. Not applicable. All recipients of Federal awards shall maintain project records in accordance with 2 CFR 200.333 Retention requirements for records. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to a Federal award must be retained for a period of 3 years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for Federal awards that are renewed quarterly or annually, from the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report, respectively, as reported to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in the case of a subrecipient. Federal awarding agencies and pass-through entities must not impose any other record retention requirements upon non-Federal entities, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.333 Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. No specific restrictions for most projects, however, most projects are awarded for a five-year period and funded on a year-by-year basis and funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Frequency of recipient payments will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award Ronald Mobley Special Legislation Program Manager 1340 Financial Blvd. Email: rmobley@blm.gov Phone: 775-861-6401 Special Legislation Program Manager
1340 Financial Blvd.
Reno, NV 89520 USA
rmobley@blm.gov
Phone: 775-861-6401 https://www.blm.gov/programs/lands-and-realty/regional-information/nevada 14-5397-0-1-302 (Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 21$99,000.00; FY 22 est $439,818.00; FY 23 est $450,000.00; FY 20$45,000.00; - Past partnership projects ranged from $20,000 to $247,000. Average amount is $130,000 or less. All guidance for this program rests with the Lincoln County Land Act of 2000, Public Law 106-298; the Lincoln County Conservation, Recreation, and Development of 2004, Public Law 108-424, and the White Pine County Conservation, Recreation, and Development Act of 2006, Public Law 109-432. Information on these acts can be found on the websitehttps://www.blm.gov/programs/lands-and-realty/regional-information/nevada Fiscal Year 2020 Technology, Techniques, and/or Research with the Field of Archaeology; The Development and Implementation of Public Outreach and Educational Programs for Archaeological Resources within Lincoln County, Nevada; Development and Application of Archaeological Contexts and Archaeological Identification and Evaluation Research; and Multi-species Habitat Conservation for threatened and endangered species as identified in the Southeastern Lincoln County Habitat Conservation (USFWS/Lincoln County 2010). Completed Project: Late Pleistocene and Middle Holocene Landscape Use in Coal Valley, Lincoln County.
Fiscal Year 2021 1. Technology, Techniques, and/or Research with the Field of Archaeology 2. The Development and Implementation of Public Outreach and Educational Programs for Archaeological Resources within Lincoln County, Nevada 3. Development and Application of Archaeological Contexts 4. Archaeological Identification and Evaluation Research 5. Multi-Species Habitat Conservation for threatened and endangered species as identified in the Southeastern Lincoln County Habitat Conservation (USFWS/Lincoln County 2010). Projects in Progress: 1. Archaeological, Alluvial, and Wetland History of Meadow Valley Wash and its Tributaries, Lincoln County, Nevada. 2. Interpretive and Monitoring Opportunities for State Parks in Lincoln County.
Fiscal Year 2022 The Lincoln County Archaeological Initiative LCAI funded two projects that improve the Lincoln County Site Stewardship Program and provide a historic context for three ranches in the Spring Valley State Park.
Fiscal Year 2023 At the direction of the BLM Nevada State Director, LCAI Round 14 would be open for the potential of up to $1.5 million in funding. The funding would allow a wide range of archaeological projects to include scientific research or making archaeological resource information available to all of the public including people with disabilities.