The Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (BLM HQ) within the Department of the Interior is offering this grant to support its vital Threatened and Endangered Species Program. This grant is designed to fund initiatives focused on protecting, conserving, and restoring imperiled plant and animal species across BLM-managed lands. The program prioritizes habitat preservation, species recovery, research, monitoring, and collaborative conservation efforts addressing biodiversity threats. Applicants should propose projects aligning with the BLM’s mission to manage public lands for multiple uses while ensuring ecosystem health and diversity. This funding opportunity aims to enhance the BLM’s capacity to meet its obligations under the Endangered Species Act and contribute to national conservation goals. The application deadline is May 16, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346945
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00309 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Threatened and Endangered Species 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: | 15.246 — Threatened and Endangered Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 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 17, 2023 through May 16, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 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 17, 2023 through May 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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: | IRA Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Threatened and Endangered Species Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
namiller@blm.gov Email:namiller@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346945 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00309 Foa_Content.pdf
Folder 346945 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346945 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.246 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Noel Miller namiller@blm.gov Email: namiller@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.246 | L23AS00309 | IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Threatened and Endangered Species Program | PKG00280634 | Mar 17, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346945 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346945 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346945 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346945 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346945 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346945 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346945 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346945 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346945 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346945 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346945 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346945 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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