The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Colorado (BLM CO) is offering a grant specifically for Aquatic Resource Management. This initiative, drawing funds from the FY24 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), is designed to support critical projects aimed at enhancing and sustainably managing aquatic ecosystems throughout Colorado. This grant is for the purpose of fostering the ecological health, biodiversity, and resilience of the region’s waterways. Proposed activities may include water quality improvements, habitat restoration for aquatic species, and comprehensive management of riparian zones to ensure long-term environmental stability. The BLM CO is committed to utilizing this funding to advance conservation efforts and support the ecological integrity of Colorado’s natural aquatic resources. The closing date for all applications is April 15, 2024, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 351659
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00216 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Aquatic 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: | 15.244 — Aquatics Resources Management |
| 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: | Apr 15, 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 February 15, 2024 through April 15, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 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 February 15, 2024 through April 15, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $999,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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 State governments Independent school districts |
| 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 Colorado (CO) Aquatic Resources Management |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351659 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00216.pdf
Folder 351659 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.244 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 351659 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L24AS00216 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00284304 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351659 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351659 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351659 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351659 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351659 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351659 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351659 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351659 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351659 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351659 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351659 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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