The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (BLM ORWA) is offering this grant to support vital forest and woodlands resource management initiatives across the Oregon and Washington regions. This funding, provided under the FY24 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aims to enhance ecological health, promote sustainable practices, and improve the resilience of forest and woodland ecosystems. This grant is for the purpose of addressing critical resource management needs, including restoration, conservation, and strategic land management. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that align with the goals of these significant federal investments, contributing to long-term environmental stewardship and community benefits. The application period for this grant closes on February 26, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350807
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00045 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Forest and Woodlands Resource 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: | 15.233 — Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 26, 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 date. Applications must be submitted in English.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected after the NOFO closes. Open from November 01, 2023 through February 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 26, 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 date. Applications must be submitted in English.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected after the NOFO closes. Open from November 01, 2023 through February 26, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts County 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private 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: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shelli Timmons
srtimmons@blm.gov Email:srtimmons@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350807 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00045.pdf
Folder 350807 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350807 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shelli Timmons srtimmons@blm.gov Email: srtimmons@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.233 | L24AS00045 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Forest and Woodlands Resource Management | PKG00283658 | Nov 01, 2023 | Feb 26, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350807 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350807 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350807 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350807 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350807 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350807 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350807 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350807 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350807 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350807 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350807 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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