This grant is specifically designed to support the crucial purpose of plant conservation and restoration management within the Bureau of Land Management’s Montana and Dakota regions. It aims to fund initiatives that enhance ecological health, promote biodiversity, and ensure the sustainability of vital plant communities. Through this program, the Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota seeks to address pressing environmental challenges, implementing strategies that restore degraded landscapes and protect native species. Eligible projects will contribute significantly to maintaining balanced ecosystems and fostering resilient natural environments across these key areas, aligning with broader national conservation goals for long-term ecological stability and improved land health.
Opportunity ID: 346563
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00288 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Plant Conservation and Restoration Management 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 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 March 2, 2023 through May 1, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2023 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 March 2, 2023 through May 1, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 Nonprofits that do not have 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joy Grooms
jgrooms@blm.gov Email:jgrooms@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346563 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00288.pdf
Folder 346563 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative (1).pdf
Folder 346563 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.245 Plant Conservation and Resoration.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joy Grooms jgrooms@blm.gov Email: jgrooms@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L23AS00288 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakota Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program | PKG00280290 | Mar 02, 2023 | May 01, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346563 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346563 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346563 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346563 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346563 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346563 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346563 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346563 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346563 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346563 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346563 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346563 SF424B-1.1.pdf