The Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management Alaska Aquatic Resources Management, is offering a grant opportunity stemming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This grant is primarily for the purpose of supporting crucial aquatic resource management initiatives across Alaska. Funds are intended to advance the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of vital aquatic ecosystems, including rivers, lakes, wetlands, and associated habitats. Projects may focus on improving water quality, enhancing fish and wildlife populations, restoring degraded aquatic environments, and developing sustainable resource practices. This initiative aims to bolster ecological resilience and support community well-being through responsible stewardship of Alaska’s diverse water resources, reflecting the broader goals of IIJA and IRA to invest in the nation’s natural infrastructure and combat climate change.
Opportunity ID: 354216
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00336 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Aquatic 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: | 15.244 — Aquatics Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from May 15, 2024 through July 15, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 15, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from May 15, 2024 through July 15, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $160,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State 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 Alaska Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Marshall
amarshall@blm.gov Email:amarshall@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 354216 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00336 Full Announcement 5 15 2024.pdf
Folder 354216 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 354216 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.244 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Marshall amarshall@blm.gov Email: amarshall@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L24AS00336 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00286441 | May 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354216 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354216 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354216 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
354216 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354216 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354216 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
354216 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
354216 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
354216 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
354216 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
354216 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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