The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) is offering the FY24 IIJA/IRA Forest and Woodlands Resource Management grant. This program aims to support the sustainable health and resilience of forest and woodland ecosystems across Montana and the Dakotas. It funds critical projects in ecological restoration, conservation, and strategic management, focusing on wildfire risk reduction, invasive species control, and habitat enhancement. This grant is for advancing environmental stewardship and ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital natural resources. Applications close on February 20, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351543
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00119 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) 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: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 18, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from December 18, 2023 through February 20, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from December 18, 2023 through February 20, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 State governments Nonprofits that do not have 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 Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) Forest and Woodlands Resource Management ProgramĀ |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Beesan Abder-Ruhman
babderruhman@blm.gov Email:babderruhman@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 351543 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00119.pdf
Folder 351543 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351543 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.233 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Beesan Abder-Ruhman babderruhman@blm.gov Email: babderruhman@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.233 | L24AS00119 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) Forest and Woodlands Resource Management | PKG00284221 | Dec 18, 2023 | Feb 20, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351543 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351543 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351543 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351543 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351543 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351543 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351543 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351543 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351543 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351543 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351543 SF424D-1.1.pdf