The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Nevada (BLM NV) is offering a grant program for Fiscal Year 2024, funded through the IIJA/IRA initiatives. This grant is specifically designed to support comprehensive invasive and noxious plant management efforts across Nevada. The primary purpose of this funding is to control and eradicate invasive species, thereby protecting and restoring the ecological health and biodiversity of public lands. Eligible projects should focus on activities such as surveys, treatment, monitoring, and restoration of affected areas, contributing to resilient ecosystems and reducing wildfire risks. This initiative aims to safeguard native plant communities and maintain the integrity of natural landscapes throughout the state.
Opportunity ID: 352501
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00249 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is open from February 18, 2024 through April 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m ET Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is open from February 18, 2024 through April 19, 2024, 5:00 p.m ET Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district 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 State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township 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 Nevada (NV) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tamera Freeman
tfreeman@blm.gov Email:tfreeman@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352501 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> NOFO L24AS00249 Invasive.pdf
Folder 352501 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352501 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.230 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tamera Freeman tfreeman@blm.gov Email: tfreeman@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | L24AS00249 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program | PKG00284938 | Feb 18, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352501 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352501 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352501 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352501 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352501 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352501 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352501 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352501 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352501 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352501 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352501 SF424D-1.1.pdf