The Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) is offering this grant opportunity for its Recreation and Visitor Services Program, supported by funding from the FY24 IIJA/IRA initiatives. This grant is specifically designed to enhance, maintain, and expand recreational opportunities and improve visitor services across BLM-managed public lands within Idaho. Through this program, the department aims to support projects that contribute to sustainable outdoor recreation, improve infrastructure, ensure public access, and foster responsible enjoyment of natural resources. Eligible activities may include trail development, facility upgrades, educational programs, and conservation efforts that directly benefit visitors and the environment. The deadline for applications is December 11, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 350430
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00094 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services 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: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 11, 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 October 10, 2023 through December 11, 2023.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 11, 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 October 12, 2023 through December 11, 2023.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having 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.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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kayla Blades
kblades@blm.gov Email:kblades@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The posting dates have been changed. | Oct 12, 2023 | |
| Oct 02, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00094 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services 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: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 11, 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 October 10, 2023 through December 11, 2023.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 11, 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 October 12, 2023 through December 11, 2023.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having 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.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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kayla Blades
kblades@blm.gov Email:kblades@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00094 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services 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: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 11, 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 October 10, 2023 through December 11, 2023.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having 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.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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kayla Blades
kblades@blm.gov Email:kblades@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 350430 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00094.pdf
Folder 350430 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350430 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kayla Blades kblades@blm.gov Email: kblades@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00094 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00283341 | Oct 12, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350430 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350430 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350430 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350430 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350430 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350430 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350430 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350430 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350430 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350430 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350430 SF424D-1.1.pdf