The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (BLM ORWA) is offering the FY24 IIJA/IRA Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Grant. This funding opportunity is specifically designed to support critical initiatives focused on enhancing ecological health and biodiversity across public lands within Oregon and Washington. The grant’s core purpose is to facilitate comprehensive projects in plant conservation, including the protection of native plant communities, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and sustainable land management practices. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this grant emphasizes investments in climate resilience, habitat recovery, and the overall vitality of natural resources. It aims to address pressing environmental challenges, ensure the long-term sustainability of unique botanical resources, and contribute to robust, climate-adapted landscapes for current and future generations.
Opportunity ID: 350406
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00042 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 All applications must be submitted in Grants.gov.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 November 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 Round One Applications Due: January 15, 2024Final Applications Due: February 29, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 All applications must be submitted in Grants.gov.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 November 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 Round One Applications Due: January 15, 2024Final Applications Due: February 29, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are not eligible 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. CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner’s Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicant’s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bonnie Bates
babates@blm.gov Email:babates@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350406 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00042.pdf
Folder 350406 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350406 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.245 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bonnie Bates babates@blm.gov Email: babates@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00042 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00283319 | Nov 01, 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350406 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350406 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350406 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350406 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350406 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350406 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350406 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350406 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350406 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350406 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350406 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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