The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Nevada (BLM Nevada) is offering this grant to support environmental quality and protection initiatives within Nevada. This grant aims to fund projects that address environmental concerns, improve land health, and safeguard natural resources. Specifically, it targets activities under the Environmental Quality Protection Program, focusing on enhancing ecosystems and mitigating environmental impacts. The funding is likely derived from sources such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), supporting significant environmental improvements. Prospective applicants should note that the deadline for submissions is March 19, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351902
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00230 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality Protection 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: | 15.236 — Environmental Quality and Protection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Open from January 19, 2024 through March 19, 2024, 5:00 PM, ET.Extensions to NOFO close dates will not be allowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM, ET, on the listed application due date.Open from January 19, 2024 through March 19, 2024, 5:00 PM, ET.Extensions to NOFO close dates will not be allowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $700,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments 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 Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality and Protection |
| 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 351902 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00230 NOFO Environmental Quality Protection.pdf
Folder 351902 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351902 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | L24AS00230 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality Protection Program | PKG00284500 | Jan 19, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351902 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351902 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351902 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351902 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351902 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351902 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351902 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351902 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351902 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351902 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351902 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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