The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Colorado (BLM CO) is offering the FY24 Environmental Quality Protection Program grant. This grant is specifically designed to fund initiatives aimed at enhancing and preserving environmental quality within Colorado. Leveraging funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program seeks to support projects that protect, restore, and improve the natural resources and ecological integrity of lands managed by BLM CO. Eligible activities may include remediation of contaminated sites, habitat restoration, water quality improvement, and other efforts vital for environmental stewardship. This grant is for the purpose of safeguarding Colorado’s natural heritage and ensuring sustainable management of public lands. Interested parties should note the closing date for applications is March 1, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351656
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00219 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) 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: | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2024 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 08, 2024 through March 01, 2024 Round One Applications Due: March 01, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 01, 2024 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 08, 2024 through March 01, 2024 Round One Applications Due: March 01, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $15,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Special district governments County governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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.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 Colodado (CO) Environmental Quality and Protection |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nathan Hurr
nhurr@blm.gov Email:nhurr@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 351656 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00219 EQ.pdf
Folder 351656 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351656 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nathan Hurr nhurr@blm.gov Email: nhurr@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | L24AS00219 | FY 24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Environmental Quality Protection Program | PKG00284302 | Jan 08, 2024 | Mar 01, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351656 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351656 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351656 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351656 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351656 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351656 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351656 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351656 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351656 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351656 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351656 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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