This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES), is specifically allocated for initiatives focused on Invasive and Noxious Plant Management. The primary purpose of this funding is to support comprehensive efforts aimed at controlling, eradicating, and preventing the spread of invasive and noxious plant species across lands managed by the BLM Eastern States. Recipients of this grant are expected to implement effective strategies that protect native ecosystems, restore biodiversity, and maintain ecological balance. The grant seeks proposals demonstrating innovative and science-based approaches to mitigate the significant environmental and economic impacts caused by these problematic plants, ensuring the long-term health of public lands. The deadline for applications is February 6, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350909
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00153 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Invasive and Noxious Plant 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: | 15.230 — Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 06, 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 November 07, 2023 through February 06, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 06, 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 November 07, 2023 through February 06, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Nonprofits having 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.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 Eastern States (ES) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Sattler
isattler@blm.gov Email:isattler@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350909 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00153 15.230 ES Invasive and Noxious Weeds.pdf
Folder 350909 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350909 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.230 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Irene Sattler isattler@blm.gov Email: isattler@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.230 | L24AS00153 | FY24 Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program | PKG00283739 | Nov 07, 2023 | Feb 06, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350909 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350909 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350909 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350909 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350909 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350909 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350909 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350909 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350909 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350909 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350909 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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