The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Utah is offering this grant to support vital wildlife resource management initiatives across the state. This grant is for the purpose of advancing projects that enhance and restore critical wildlife habitats, conserve biodiversity, and promote the sustainable management of Utah’s natural resources. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program aims to address pressing conservation needs and foster resilient ecosystems. Expected activities include habitat restoration, invasive species management, wildlife population monitoring, and land stewardship. The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Utah seeks to collaborate with partners to implement science-based solutions for lasting ecological benefits. The application deadline for this program is April 19, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352520
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00275 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Wildlife Resource 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the May 20, 2024: Open from February 20, 2024 through April 19, 2024Extensions 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 on grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the May 20, 2024: Open from February 20, 2024 through April 19, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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 Utah Wildlife Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 352520 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00275.pdf
Folder 352520 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.247 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 352520 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.247 | L24AS00275 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Wildlife Resource Management Program | PKG00284956 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352520 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352520 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352520 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352520 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352520 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352520 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352520 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352520 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352520 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352520 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352520 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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