The Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Arizona office, is offering a grant opportunity focused on Rangeland Resource Management. This funding initiative is specifically supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), significant federal programs designed to invest in America’s infrastructure, climate resilience, and natural resource conservation. The grant aims to support projects within Arizona’s rangelands that promote sustainable management practices, enhance ecological health, and address challenges such as drought, wildfires, or invasive species. This initiative seeks to ensure the long-term productivity and biodiversity of Arizona’s vital rangeland ecosystems. Interested parties are encouraged to submit proposals before the closing date of May 01, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352742
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00279 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Rangeland 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: | 15.237 — Rangeland Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 01, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 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 May 29,2024.Open from March 01, 2024 through May 1, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 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 May 29,2024.Open from March 01, 2024 through May 1, 2024 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: | Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments Special district governments Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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 Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County 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 Rangeland 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 352742 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00279.pdf
Folder 352742 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 352742 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.237 Attachment A.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.237 | L24AS00279 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Rangeland Resource Management | PKG00285152 | Mar 01, 2024 | May 01, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352742 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352742 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352742 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352742 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352742 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352742 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352742 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352742 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352742 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352742 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352742 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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