The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for Oregon and Washington is offering this grant, supported by funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This grant is specifically designed to advance Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management efforts within the Oregon and Washington regions. Its primary purpose is to fund initiatives that enhance, restore, and conserve vital fish habitats and aquatic ecosystems. Projects should aim to improve biodiversity, water quality, and the overall health of aquatic environments under BLM’s stewardship. This initiative seeks proposals for comprehensive management strategies, research, and on-the-ground conservation activities. Interested applicants should ensure their submissions align with the goals of sustainable resource management. The deadline for applications is April 19, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345232
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00446 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington Fisheries and Aquatic Resources 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds. Open from January 18, 2023 through April 19, 2023 Round One Applications Due: March 20, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds. Open from January 18, 2023 through April 19, 2023 Round One Applications Due: March 20, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management ORWA Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shelli Timmons
srtimmons@blm.gov Email:srtimmons@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 345232 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00446 v2.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shelli Timmons srtimmons@blm.gov Email: srtimmons@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L23AS00446 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management | PKG00279107 | Jan 18, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345232 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345232 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345232 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345232 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345232 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345232 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345232 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345232 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345232 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345232 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345232 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345232 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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