This grant is for the purpose of supporting aquatic resources management initiatives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), offered by the Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ). The Bureau of Land Management seeks proposals for projects that conserve, restore, and enhance vital aquatic ecosystems across public lands. This includes efforts related to water quality, habitat restoration for fish and wildlife, sustainable water use, and resilience to climate change. Funding supports comprehensive management strategies to ensure the long-term health and productivity of streams, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. This opportunity is critical for advancing ecological balance and biodiversity within BLM-managed areas. Interested applicants should prepare proposals focusing on innovative solutions for aquatic resource challenges. The application period closes on May 16, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346948
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00311 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds.Open from March 17, 2023 through May 16, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected by the following rounds.Open from March 17, 2023 through May 16, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts State governments 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | IRA Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
namiller@blm.gov Email:namiller@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346948 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00311 Foa_Content.pdf
Folder 346948 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.244 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 346948 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Noel Miller namiller@blm.gov Email: namiller@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L23AS00311 | IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00280636 | Mar 17, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346948 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346948 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346948 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346948 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346948 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346948 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346948 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346948 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346948 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346948 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346948 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346948 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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