The Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK), under the Department of the Interior, is offering this grant to support its vital Threatened and Endangered Species Program. This program is dedicated to the conservation and protection of at-risk species and their crucial habitats across the Montana and Dakotas regions. Funding, drawn from the FY24 IIJA/IRA initiatives, aims to significantly bolster efforts in species recovery, comprehensive habitat restoration, and the effective mitigation of various threats. This grant is for funding projects that will contribute to the long-term viability of threatened and endangered species populations, thereby promoting biodiversity and ecological health on BLM-managed lands. It represents a critical initiative to preserve natural heritage.
Opportunity ID: 351820
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00088 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK Threatened and Endangered Species 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: | 15.246 — Threatened and Endangered Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 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 January 16, 2024 through March 18, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 18, 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 January 16, 2024 through March 18, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments |
| 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 Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) Threatened and Endangered Species Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Beesan Abder-Ruhman
babderruhman@blm.gov Email:babderruhman@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351820 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00088.pdf
Folder 351820 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351820 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.246 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Beesan Abder-Ruhman babderruhman@blm.gov Email: babderruhman@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.246 | L24AS00088 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management MT/DAK Threatened and Endangered Species Program | PKG00284434 | Jan 16, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351820 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351820 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351820 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351820 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351820 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351820 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351820 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351820 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351820 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351820 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351820 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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