The Bureau of Land Management Colorado, under the Department of the Interior, is offering this grant through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This grant is specifically for aquatic resource management initiatives across Colorado, aiming to enhance the health and sustainability of the state’s diverse aquatic ecosystems, including rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands. The purpose of this funding is to support projects like habitat restoration, water quality improvement, invasive species control, and watershed protection. This opportunity seeks proposals that foster ecological resilience, support biodiversity, and ensure the long-term availability of healthy aquatic resources for ecological balance and public benefit, aligning with federal land management goals. The closing date for applications is June 26, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345998
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resource Management |
| 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: | 15.244 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 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. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through June 26, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $65,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extend close date | Jun 15, 2023 | |
| Extend close date, due to some users experiencing intermittent difficulty accessing Grants.gov. | Feb 10, 2023 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resource Management |
| 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: | 15.244 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 15, 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. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through June 26, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $65,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resource Management |
| 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: | 15.244 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 02, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through May 2, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $65,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled 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 Colorado Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00197 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resource Management |
| 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: | 15.244 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 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: | – |
| 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. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $65,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled 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 Colorado Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 345998 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00197 MOD 1.pdf
Folder 345998 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00197.pdf
Folder 345998 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00197 MOD 2.pdf
Folder 345998 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.244 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 345998 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345998 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment C BLM_CO_Federal_Lands.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L23AS00197 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00279842 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345998 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345998 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345998 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345998 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345998 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345998 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345998 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345998 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345998 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345998 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345998 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345998 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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