The Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Headquarters is offering this grant to support vital Plant Conservation and Restoration Management initiatives. This program aims to address critical environmental needs within the state, focusing on the preservation and recovery of plant ecosystems. Leveraging funds from the IIJA/IRA, this grant is specifically designed to facilitate projects that enhance biodiversity, restore degraded lands, and promote sustainable management practices across Colorado’s landscapes. It seeks innovative proposals that align with the Bureau’s commitment to ecological health and long-term sustainability. This grant is for the purpose of funding comprehensive conservation and restoration efforts, ensuring the resilience of Colorado’s unique flora. The application deadline for this opportunity is March 8, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351661
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00191 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | Mar 08, 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 08, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 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 08, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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. 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Colorado (CO) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| 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 351661 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00191 Plant.pdf
Folder 351661 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351661 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.245 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00191 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00284306 | Jan 08, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351661 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351661 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351661 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351661 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351661 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351661 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351661 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351661 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351661 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351661 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351661 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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