The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (BLM ORWA), is offering this grant to support comprehensive cultural and paleontological resource management initiatives. This grant is for the critical purpose of preserving, protecting, and interpreting invaluable cultural heritage sites and significant fossil discoveries across lands managed by BLM in Oregon and Washington. Funded by the FY23 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the program aims to ensure the responsible stewardship of these non-renewable resources for current and future generations. Activities supported may include resource identification, inventory, evaluation, protection, public education, and mitigation efforts in compliance with federal mandates. This vital funding enables the effective management of archaeological sites, historical properties, and paleontological localities, contributing to scientific understanding and public enjoyment. Interested parties should note the application deadline of April 18, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346171
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00265 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Cultural and Paleontological 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: | 15.224 — Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds.Open from February 16, 2023 through April 18, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 18, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds.Open from February 16, 2023 through April 18, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Independent school districts 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shelli Timmons
srtimmons@blm.gov Email:srtimmons@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346171 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00265.pdf
Folder 346171 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346171 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.224 Attachment A Project Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shelli Timmons srtimmons@blm.gov Email: srtimmons@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.224 | L23AS00265 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management | PKG00279939 | Feb 16, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346171 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346171 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346171 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346171 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346171 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346171 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346171 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346171 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346171 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346171 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346171 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346171 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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