This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), supports comprehensive management studies for National Conservation Lands (NCL). The program aims to foster research, analysis, and innovative approaches that enhance the conservation, protection, and sustainable use of these critical landscapes. Through this initiative, the BLM seeks to generate data-driven insights and develop effective strategies for managing the diverse ecosystems, cultural resources, and recreational opportunities within NCL units. It encourages proposals contributing to scientific understanding, informing policy decisions, and improving operational practices, ultimately ensuring the long-term health and integrity of America’s treasured conservation lands for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 331659
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts 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. 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. 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: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification changes the eligibility information found in Section C1 of the notice of funding opportunity to exclude Youth Conservation Corps. Please see revised NOFO for details. | Apr 09, 2021 | |
| This modification changes the eligibility information found in Section C1 of the notice of funding opportunity to exclude Youth Conservation Corps. Please see revised NOFO for details. | Feb 22, 2021 | |
| This modification changes the eligibility information found in Section C1 of the notice of funding opportunity to exclude Youth Conservation Corps. Please see revised NOFO for details. | Feb 22, 2021 | |
| Update to reflect DOI/BLM current priorities. | Feb 22, 2021 | |
| Updated to reflect current DOI priorities | Feb 22, 2021 | |
| Feb 22, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts 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. 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. 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: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County 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. 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. 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: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County 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. 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. 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: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00284 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. Late applications will not be accepted or reviewed. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 331659 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NCL NOFO L21AS00284 Final.pdf
Folder 331659 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> NCL NOFO L21AS00284 Modification 2.pdf
Folder 331659 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> NCL NOFO L21AS00284 Modification 1.pdf
Folder 331659 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> NCL NOFO L21AS00284 Modification 3.pdf
Folder 331659 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> NCL Local Contacts.pdf
Folder 331659 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.248 Attach-ments A and B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melanie Beckstead mbeckstead@blm.gov Email: mbeckstead@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.248 | L21AS00284 | BLM Bureau-wide Management Studies Support Program for National Conservation Lands | PKG00265605 | Apr 08, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331659 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331659 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331659 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
331659 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
331659 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331659 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331659 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
331659 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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