This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management California, is for the critical purpose of advancing plant conservation and ecosystem restoration across the state. It supports projects that protect native plant species, restore degraded habitats, and enhance biodiversity on public lands. Funded activities may include invasive species removal, native plant propagation and reintroduction, habitat rehabilitation, and research informing sustainable land management. This program seeks to bolster the resilience of California’s unique plant communities, ensuring their long-term health and ecological integrity, especially considering climate change and other environmental pressures. The initiative emphasizes strategic management to preserve California’s natural heritage and support sustainable ecosystems for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 346153
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00264 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 15, 2023, through April 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates.Open from February 15, 2023, through April 17, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments 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 |
| 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: | Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346153 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00264 Plants NOFO.pdf
Folder 346153 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L23AS00264 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program | PKG00279926 | Feb 15, 2023 | Apr 17, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346153 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346153 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346153 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346153 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346153 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346153 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346153 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346153 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346153 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346153 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346153 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346153 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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