The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado, a division of the Department of the Interior, is offering a significant grant for Wildlife Resource Management. This funding opportunity, supported by the IIJA (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), is designed to bolster critical projects aimed at preserving and enhancing wildlife habitats throughout Colorado. The grant is specifically for initiatives promoting ecosystem restoration, species protection, and sustainable land management practices that directly benefit the state’s diverse wildlife populations. Eligible projects may encompass habitat improvement, conservation planning, research, and monitoring efforts, all contributing to the long-term health and resilience of Colorado’s natural resources. The core purpose of this grant is to advance the strategic objectives of the BLM’s Colorado Wildlife Program. Applications close on April 11, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345769
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00198 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 2, 2023 through April 3, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change to title | Feb 10, 2023 | |
| Changed dates and updated service area. | Feb 02, 2023 | |
| Changed dates and updated service area. | Feb 02, 2023 | |
| Feb 02, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00198 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 2, 2023 through April 3, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00198 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 11, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 10, 2023 through April 11, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00198 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 2, 2023 through April 3, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00198 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 03, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.Open from February 2, 2023 through April 3, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephanie McBride
smcbride@blm.gov Email:smcbride@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 345769 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00198.pdf
Folder 345769 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.247 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 345769 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345769 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment C BLM_CO_Federal_Lands.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephanie McBride smcbride@blm.gov Email: smcbride@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.247 | L23AS00198 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Program | PKG00279643 | Feb 02, 2023 | Apr 03, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345769 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345769 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345769 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345769 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345769 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345769 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345769 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345769 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345769 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345769 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345769 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345769 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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