This grant is offered by the Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) for the purpose of advancing critical plant conservation and restoration initiatives. It aims to support programs focused on preserving, restoring, and managing vital plant ecosystems across BLM-managed lands. This includes efforts to enhance biodiversity, improve habitat health, and promote ecological resilience through various management strategies. The funding is specifically designated for projects that align with the Bureau’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable land use, ensuring the long-term health and vitality of plant life. This opportunity seeks to support innovative approaches to addressing plant community challenges.
Opportunity ID: 351741
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00081 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) 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: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 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 January 9, 2024 through March 11, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 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 January 9, 2024 through March 11, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $35,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Nonprofits having 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Sattler
isattler@blm.gov Email:isattler@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351741 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00081 15.245 Plants.pdf
Folder 351741 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351741 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.245 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Irene Sattler isattler@blm.gov Email: isattler@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00081 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00284370 | Jan 09, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351741 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351741 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351741 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351741 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351741 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351741 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351741 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351741 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351741 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351741 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351741 SF424D-1.1.pdf