The Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ), under the Department of the Interior, is offering the FY24 IRA Aquatic Resources Management grant. This grant supports initiatives for the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems on public lands. Its purpose is to enhance the health and resilience of rivers, streams, lakes, and associated riparian areas, which are crucial for biodiversity, water quality, and essential ecological services. The grant targets projects addressing challenges such as habitat degradation, water scarcity, and climate change impacts. This ensures the long-term integrity of these resources, reflecting the BLM’s commitment to responsible stewardship for future generations.
Opportunity ID: 354104
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00310 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 24 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 — Aquatics Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 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 May 8, 2024 through July 8, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 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 May 8, 2024 through July 8, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| 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) IRA Aquatic Resources 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 354104 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00310 IRA Aquatic.pdf
Folder 354104 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.244 Attachment A (1).pdf
Folder 354104 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative 1 (1).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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L24AS00310 | FY 24 IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00286330 | May 08, 2024 | Jul 08, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
354104 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
354104 SF424A-1.0.pdf
354104 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
354104 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354104 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
354104 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
354104 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
354104 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
354104 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
354104 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
354104 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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