This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Alaska, is designed to support and enhance recreation and visitor services across public lands. Funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this initiative aims to invest in critical infrastructure improvements, maintenance projects, and programs that improve public access, safety, and overall visitor experiences. Eligible projects may include trail development, facility upgrades, interpretation programs, and conservation efforts for Alaska’s natural and recreational resources. This grant seeks to bolster the capacity of communities and partners to manage and improve recreational opportunities while contributing to local economies and environmental stewardship. The application period closes on December 1, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 350434
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00076 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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: | Dec 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: Open from October 2, 2023, through December 1, 2023Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 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: Open from October 2, 2023, through December 1, 2023Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $375,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district 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) City or township governments 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 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 Alaska Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Marshall
amarshall@blm.,gov Email:amarshall@blm.,gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350434 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00076 Full Announcement 10 2 2023.pdf
Folder 350434 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 350434 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Marshall amarshall@blm.,gov Email: amarshall@blm.,gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00076 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00283344 | Oct 02, 2023 | Dec 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350434 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350434 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350434 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350434 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350434 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350434 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350434 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350434 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350434 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350434 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350434 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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