This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management Idaho, is specifically designed to support crucial initiatives in plant conservation and restoration management within the state. Its primary purpose is to fund projects aimed at preserving native plant species, restoring degraded ecosystems, and enhancing biodiversity across public lands managed by the Bureau. This includes efforts like re-establishing indigenous flora, combating invasive species, improving habitat health, and ensuring the long-term ecological resilience of Idaho’s unique landscapes. The program seeks proposals that demonstrate innovative and effective strategies for sustainable plant management, contributing to the overall health and vitality of the region’s natural resources. Interested applicants should note the closing date of April 8, 2024, to submit their proposals for this vital environmental funding.
Opportunity ID: 351713
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 05, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 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 February 8, 2024 through April 8, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 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 February 8, 2024 through April 8, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Idaho (ID) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kayla Blades
kblades@blm.gov Email:kblades@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351713 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> 1_Foa_Content_of_L24AS00120.pdf
Folder 351713 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351713 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY 24 NOFO Supplemental Information.pdf
Folder 351713 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.245 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Kayla Blades kblades@blm.gov Email: kblades@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00120 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00284351 | Jan 05, 2024 | Apr 08, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351713 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351713 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351713 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351713 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351713 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351713 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351713 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351713 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351713 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351713 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351713 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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