This grant is for the vital purpose of supporting the Bureau of Land Management Alaska’s comprehensive Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program. Utilizing funding from the IIJA/IRA, this initiative seeks to advance ecological resilience and biodiversity across Alaska’s public lands. The program aims to fund projects focused on protecting native plant communities, restoring degraded habitats, and implementing strategies to combat invasive species. It provides an essential opportunity for researchers and organizations to develop and apply innovative solutions that enhance the health and sustainability of Alaska’s unique ecosystems. The Bureau of Land Management Alaska is committed to fostering long-term environmental stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 350435
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00083 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 02, 2024 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 January 2, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2024 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 January 19, 2024All applications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Independent school districts |
| 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Modification 1 to extend the Application Due Date FROM January 2, 2024 TO January 19, 2024 | Dec 20, 2023 | |
| Oct 02, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00083 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 02, 2024 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 January 2, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2024 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 January 19, 2024All applications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Independent school districts |
| 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00083 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska 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: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 02, 2024 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 January 2, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $600,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 350435 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00083 Full Announcement 10 2 2023.pdf
Folder 350435 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> L24AS00083 Mod 1 Full Announcement 12 20 2023.pdf
Folder 350435 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350435 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.245 Attachment A.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00083 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00283345 | Dec 26, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350435 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350435 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350435 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350435 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350435 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350435 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350435 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350435 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350435 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350435 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350435 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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