The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California, under the Department of the Interior, offers a grant for Forest and Woodlands Resource Management. This IIJA-supported opportunity aims to enhance the health, resilience, and sustainable management of California’s forest and woodland ecosystems. Proposals are sought for projects addressing critical needs such as wildfire mitigation, ecological restoration, invasive species control, and biodiversity. Eligible entities are encouraged to apply, contributing to the conservation and improvement of these vital natural resources. Applications must be submitted by April 14, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346115
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00250 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands 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: | 15.233 — Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 14, 2023, through April 15, 2023 ** |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 14, 2023, through April 14, 2023 ** |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments 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 California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The ending date changed to 4/14/2023 due to grants.gov closing date not being a weekend. | Feb 14, 2023 | |
| Feb 14, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00250 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands 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: | 15.233 — Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 14, 2023, through April 15, 2023 ** |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 14, 2023, through April 14, 2023 ** |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments 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 California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00250 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands 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: | 15.233 — Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 14, 2023, through April 15, 2023 ** |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 346115 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00250 Forest NOFO.pdf
Folder 346115 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346115 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thelma Mosley tmosley@blm.gov Email: tmosley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.233 | L23AS00250 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management | PKG00279899 | Feb 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346115 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346115 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346115 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346115 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346115 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346115 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346115 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346115 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346115 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346115 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346115 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346115 SF424B-1.1.pdf