The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming office is offering this grant to advance critical plant conservation and restoration efforts across the state. This program, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), is designed to fund initiatives that protect, enhance, and restore Wyoming’s native plant communities and ecosystems. The grant aims to support a range of activities including habitat restoration, invasive species management, native seed collection and propagation, and the development of sustainable land management practices. This grant is for organizations, agencies, and researchers dedicated to improving ecological health and biodiversity within BLM-managed lands in Wyoming, ensuring long-term environmental resilience and sustainability.
Opportunity ID: 345660
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00217 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. Open from January 30, 2023 through March 31, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. Open from February 11, 2023 through April 12, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona B. Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Due to issues with GS this Opportunity open and close dates were updated. | Feb 11, 2023 | |
| Jan 30, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00217 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. Open from January 30, 2023 through March 31, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. Open from February 11, 2023 through April 12, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona B. Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00217 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. Open from January 30, 2023 through March 31, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $125,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona B. Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 345660 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00217 Wyoming FOA Plant Conservation.pdf
Folder 345660 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.245 Plant Conservation Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345660 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.245 Plant Conservation Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leona B. Parker lparker@blm.gov Email: lparker@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L23AS00217 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program | PKG00279849 | Feb 11, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345660 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345660 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345660 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345660 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345660 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345660 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345660 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345660 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345660 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345660 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345660 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345660 SF424B-1.1.pdf