This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona, is for the vital purpose of supporting the FY 2024 Threatened and Endangered Species Program in Arizona. Specifically, this funding aims to bolster conservation efforts and facilitate the recovery of imperiled species across the state. The initiative leverages resources from the IIJA/IRA to fund critical projects focused on protecting biodiversity and ensuring the ecological health and stability of sensitive habitats. This grant is designed to advance scientific research, habitat restoration, and management strategies crucial for species survival. Organizations and entities dedicated to conserving Arizona’s unique flora and fauna are invited to apply for this opportunity. The application deadline is May 17, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352482
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00099 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Threatened and Endangered Species Program |
| 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: | 15.246 — Threatened and Endangered Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from February 16, 2024, through May 17, 2024 Round One – Applications Due: April 15, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT. Round Two – Applications Due: May 17, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT. Applications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 17, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MDT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from February 16, 2024, through May 17, 2024 Round One – Applications Due: April 15, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT. Round Two – Applications Due: May 17, 2024, 5:00 PM MDT. Applications must be submitted in English.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| 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 Arizona Threatened and Endangered Species Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Dyckes y Montano
kdyckesymontano@blm.gov Email:kdyckesymontano@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352482 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Announcement L24AS00099.pdf
Folder 352482 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352482 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.246 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Karen Dyckes y Montano kdyckesymontano@blm.gov Email: kdyckesymontano@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.246 | L24AS00099 | FY 2024 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Threatened and Endangered Species Program | PKG00284921 | Feb 16, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352482 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352482 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352482 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352482 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352482 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352482 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352482 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352482 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352482 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352482 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352482 SF424D-1.1.pdf