BLM New Mexico, New Mexico State Office GIS Internships (Challenge Cost Share)

Post Date

July 10th 2015

Application Due Date

September 10th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

L15AS00207

CFDA Number(s)

15.238

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

100% 1:1 Match Required

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $100000

• Award Range:

  $10000 - $100000

Grant Description

To Assist the Regional Paleontologist in developing a Potential Fossil Yield Classification (PFYC) GIS layer, based on existing geologic maps. Using BLM computers and software (ArcGIS) interns will develop a statewide PFYC GIS map with attribute tables. In addition to the GIS map the interns will write a summary report describing the paleontology and geologic units found throughout states administered by the BLM New Mexico State Office (NMSO), Santa Fe, NM. The PFYC GIS layer and report will be made available to the BLM Field Offices throughout New Mexico. Interns will have a 12 week internship at the BLM NMSO working with GIS and geologic maps.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of the Interior

• Office:

  Bureau of Land Management

• Agency Contact:

  Charise Saiz, Grants Management Specialist, 505 761-8725
  csaiz@blm.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  csaiz@blm.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  csaiz@blm.gov

• More Information:

  Click on APPLICATION tab to download full announcement instructions and application package