This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Utah, is dedicated to supporting the vital Threatened and Endangered Species Program. Its primary purpose is to fund initiatives aimed at the conservation, recovery, and protection of at-risk flora and fauna within Utah’s diverse ecosystems. Leveraging funding from the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), this program seeks to implement strategies that mitigate threats to endangered species, restore critical habitats, and promote biodiversity. Activities may include scientific research, habitat management, population monitoring, and collaborative conservation efforts with various stakeholders. The grant emphasizes a proactive approach to ensure the long-term viability of species facing extinction, contributing significantly to ecological health and resilience across public lands in Utah. Applications for this crucial conservation funding must be submitted by April 11, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345969
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00203 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah Threatened and Endangered Species 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: | 15.246 — Threatened and Endangered Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $105,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Private 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Utah Threatened and Endangered Species Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Rachelle Bruse
rbruse@blm.gov Email:rbruse@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 345969 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_L23AS00203.pdf
Folder 345969 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345969 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.246 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Rachelle Bruse rbruse@blm.gov Email: rbruse@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.246 | L23AS00203 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah Threatened and Endangered Species Program | PKG00279814 | Feb 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345969 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345969 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345969 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345969 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345969 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345969 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345969 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345969 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345969 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345969 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345969 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345969 SF424B-1.1.pdf