The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/Dakota is offering this grant to advance the management and preservation of cultural and paleontological resources within the Montana and Dakota regions. This initiative aims to support projects critical to the identification, protection, and responsible stewardship of significant historical, archaeological, and fossil sites. This grant is for the purpose of funding efforts that contribute to the sustainable management of these invaluable non-renewable resources, ensuring their integrity for future generations. Eligible activities may include surveys, inventories, mitigation efforts, public education, and research aimed at enhancing our understanding and conservation of these unique assets. The opportunity underscores a commitment to safeguarding America’s heritage and scientific legacy, aligning with the broader goals of resource protection and responsible land use. The closing date for applications is May 05, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346536
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00291 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota 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: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 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 March 6, 2023 through May 5, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 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 March 6, 2023 through May 5, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $60,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district 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 Montana/Dakota Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 346536 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00291.pdf
Folder 346536 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.244 Cultural & Paleontological.pdf
Folder 346536 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative (1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joy Grooms jgrooms@blm.gov Email: jgrooms@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.224 | L23AS00291 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management | PKG00280266 | Mar 01, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346536 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346536 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346536 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346536 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346536 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346536 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346536 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346536 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346536 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346536 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346536 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346536 SF424B-1.1.pdf