This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Alaska, focuses on Aquatic Resource Management. Its purpose is to fund initiatives related to the sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of Alaska’s aquatic ecosystems, drawing support from the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) and IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) programs. This funding opportunity aims to enhance water quality, protect critical aquatic habitats, and ensure the ecological health of the region’s diverse water bodies. The grant seeks to utilize federal investments to address environmental challenges and promote long-term resource sustainability in Alaska. The application period for this essential funding closes on March 8, 2024. Interested applicants should consult the official guidelines for full details on eligible projects and specific objectives.
Opportunity ID: 351382
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00212 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Aquatic 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: | 15.244 — Aquatics Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 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 by the following rounds: Open from December 7, 2023 through March 8, 2024 Round 1: December 7, 2023 through February 5, 2024Round 2: February 6, 2024 through March 8, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 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 by the following rounds: Open from December 7, 2023 through March 8, 2024 Round 1: December 7, 2023 through February 5, 2024Round 2: February 6, 2024 through March 8, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $480,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 Aquatic Resources Management |
| 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 351382 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00212 Full Announcement 12 7 2023.pdf
Folder 351382 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351382 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L24AS00212 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00284090 | Dec 07, 2023 | Mar 08, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351382 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351382 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351382 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351382 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351382 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351382 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351382 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351382 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351382 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351382 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351382 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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