The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah is offering this grant through its Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program. This initiative aims to support projects dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of plant ecosystems across Utah. The grant is specifically for purposes such as restoring native plant communities, combating invasive species, enhancing biodiversity, and promoting sustainable land management practices within BLM-managed lands. Applicants should propose activities that contribute directly to ecological health, long-term plant resilience, and habitat improvement. This funding opportunity is designed to foster critical conservation efforts essential for maintaining Utah’s unique natural heritage. The application deadline for this grant is April 11, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345988
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00248 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah 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: | 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: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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: | Bureau of Land Management Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Management 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 345988 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_L23AS00248.pdf
Folder 345988 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345988 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L23AS00248 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program | PKG00279835 | Feb 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345988 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345988 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345988 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345988 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345988 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345988 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345988 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345988 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345988 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345988 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345988 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345988 SF424B-1.1.pdf