This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR), is specifically designed for Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements. This initiative aims to establish overarching agreements to facilitate various internship opportunities. These internships, potentially supported by IIJA/IRA funding, are purposed for developing future professionals in resource management and related fields. The program seeks to engage individuals in hands-on experience, supporting the Bureau’s mission and conservation efforts. Through these cooperative agreements, the Bureau of Land Management intends to foster talent development and provide pathways for emerging resource assistants to contribute to critical land management projects across diverse landscapes. This grant is for organizations or entities to partner with the BLM to host these valuable internship programs.
Opportunity ID: 355397
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00418 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) DHA-Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements |
| 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: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 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 dates: Open from July 15, 2024 through September 13, 2024. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 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 dates: Open from July 15, 2024 through September 13, 2024. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does support entities recruiting 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 "recruit" 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.Youth partner organizations are defined in the Public Land Corp Act (§1725. Resource assistants) to mean any program established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization that: Are capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals of at least 17 years of age, in a natural or cultural resource setting. Provide participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; and Provide participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ramón Luis Burgos-Candelaria
rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov Email:rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Made changes to: – Change language on Page 2, par. 2 o From: “…individuals between the ages of 16 and 30 (inclusive) and veterans up to age 35 (inclusive)…” o To: “…individuals at least 17 years of age…” – Change language on Page 5, Section B3, par. 2 o From: “Prior to submitting an application, please contact the BLM office in the district or field office where the work will take place to discuss your proposal (s),…” o To: “Prior to submitting an application, please contact the BLM Program Technical Contact listed in Section G1 on this announcement to discuss your proposal (s),…” |
Aug 14, 2024 | |
| Jul 15, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00418 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) DHA-Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements |
| 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: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 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 dates: Open from July 15, 2024 through September 13, 2024. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 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 dates: Open from July 15, 2024 through September 13, 2024. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does support entities recruiting 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 "recruit" 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.Youth partner organizations are defined in the Public Land Corp Act (§1725. Resource assistants) to mean any program established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization that: Are capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals of at least 17 years of age, in a natural or cultural resource setting. Provide participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; and Provide participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ramón Luis Burgos-Candelaria
rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov Email:rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00418 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) DHA-Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements |
| 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: | 15.243 — Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 13, 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 dates: Open from July 15, 2024 through September 13, 2024. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts State governments Public and State controlled 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) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County 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 support entities recruiting 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 "recruit" 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.Youth partner organizations are defined in the Public Land Corp Act (§1725. Resource assistants) to mean any program established by a state or local government, by the governing body of any Indian tribe, or by a nonprofit organization that: Are capable of offering meaningful, full-time, productive work for individuals of at least 17 years of age, in a natural or cultural resource setting. Provide participants a mix of work experience, basic life skills, education, training, and support BLM’s mission; and Provide participants opportunities to develop life skills and work ethics through their work on BLM lands that transfer to their community and the United States. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ramón Luis Burgos-Candelaria
rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov Email:rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 355397 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00418.pdf
Folder 355397 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00418-Updated.pdf
Folder 355397 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 355397 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.243 Attachment A (Proposal Narrative Template).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ramón Luis Burgos-Candelaria rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov Email: rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.243 | L24AS00418 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management (HQ-HR) DHA-Resource Assistant Internships Master Cooperative Agreements | PKG00287367 | Aug 14, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
355397 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
355397 SF424A-1.0.pdf
355397 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
355397 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355397 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
355397 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
355397 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
355397 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
355397 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
355397 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
355397 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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