This grant is offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Headquarters, under the Department of the Interior, specifically for its FY24 Wildlife Program. This grant is for supporting crucial conservation efforts, habitat restoration, and sustainable management of wildlife resources across BLM-managed lands. Projects funded through this initiative are expected to align with the goals of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), focusing on enhancing ecosystem resilience, protecting biodiversity, and addressing climate impacts. This funding opportunity is designed to advance scientific research, on-the-ground conservation actions, and partnerships that contribute to healthy wildlife populations and thriving ecosystems for present and future generations. The application period for this grant closes on January 19, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350872
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00140 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) 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: | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 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 06, 2023 through January 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 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 06, 2023 through January 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $4,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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 Headquarters (HQ) Wildlife Program |
| 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 350872 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00140 15.247 HQ Wildlife RM.pdf
Folder 350872 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.247 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 350872 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.247 | L24AS00140 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Wildlife Program | PKG00283710 | Nov 06, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350872 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350872 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350872 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350872 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350872 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350872 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350872 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350872 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350872 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350872 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350872 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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