This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota, is specifically purposed for the effective management and control of invasive and noxious plant species across the Montana and Dakota regions. Funded under the FY23 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), this initiative aims to mitigate environmental damage, protect native ecosystems, and maintain the health and productivity of public lands. Eligible projects will focus on comprehensive strategies for eradication, containment, and restoration, ensuring long-term ecological balance. This opportunity seeks to support projects that contribute significantly to the preservation of biodiversity and the enhancement of land health. The application period for this grant closes on May 1, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346547
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00275 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Invasive and Noxious Plant 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant 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 01, 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 1, 2023 through May 1, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 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 1, 2023 through May 1, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $425,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $225,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Montana/Dakota Invasive and Noxious Plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346547 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00275.pdf
Folder 346547 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.230 Invasive and Noxious.pdf
Folder 346547 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | L23AS00275 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Invasive and Noxious Plant Management | PKG00280270 | Mar 01, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346547 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346547 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346547 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346547 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346547 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346547 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346547 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346547 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346547 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346547 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346547 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346547 SF424B-1.1.pdf