The Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management Arizona, is offering this grant to support crucial invasive and noxious plant management initiatives. This program is specifically designed to address the widespread issue of non-native species impacting Arizona’s natural landscapes. This grant is for the purpose of controlling and mitigating the spread of invasive plants that threaten ecological health, biodiversity, and the productivity of public lands. It aims to restore native plant communities, enhance habitat quality, and safeguard the resilience of ecosystems across BLM-managed areas in Arizona. The funding will support on-the-ground projects, research, and collaborative efforts to effectively manage and prevent future infestations, ensuring the long-term health and sustainability of these vital natural resources.
Opportunity ID: 353351
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00110 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2024 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona 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: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected: Open from April 2, 2024, through June 28, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 28, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., MT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected: Open from April 2, 2024, through June 28, 2024Extensions 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 having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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) Special district governments Independent school districts State governments City or township governments Private 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Arizona Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| 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 353351 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement L24AS00110.pdf
Folder 353351 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 353351 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.230 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | L24AS00110 | FY 2024 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program | PKG00285705 | Apr 02, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353351 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
353351 SF424A-1.0.pdf
353351 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
353351 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353351 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
353351 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
353351 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
353351 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
353351 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
353351 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
353351 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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