The Bureau of Land Management Idaho is offering this grant to support its Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program, a critical initiative focused on preserving and restoring Idaho’s unique ecological heritage. This grant is specifically designed to fund projects that advance the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of native plant communities across BLM-managed lands. Eligible activities may encompass habitat rehabilitation, invasive species control, seed collection and banking, native plant propagation, and applied research that informs robust restoration methodologies. The program encourages applications from organizations and researchers committed to strengthening biodiversity, improving ecosystem health, and supporting the long-term sustainability of Idaho’s natural landscapes. The closing date for applications is April 17, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346164
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00244 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho 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 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 15, 2023 through April 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 15, 2023 through April 17, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $35,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having 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 Idaho Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edward “Brandon” Beckham
ebeckham@blm.gov Email:ebeckham@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 346164 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00244.pdf
Folder 346164 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> BLM-Idaho_map.pdf
Folder 346164 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B_Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346164 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.245 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edward “Brandon” Beckham ebeckham@blm.gov Email: ebeckham@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L23AS00244 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Idaho Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program | PKG00279935 | Feb 15, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346164 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346164 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346164 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346164 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346164 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346164 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346164 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346164 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346164 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346164 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346164 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346164 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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