The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (BLM NOC) is offering this grant to advance critical work in Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management. This initiative by the BLM NOC aims to support projects dedicated to the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems and fish populations across lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This grant is specifically for enhancing the ecological health and productivity of water bodies, ensuring the long-term viability of aquatic resources, and fostering responsible stewardship. The program seeks to fund activities that contribute to scientific understanding, implement practical conservation strategies, and improve overall aquatic resource health within the BLM’s purview. Eligible projects should align with the department’s mission to protect and manage natural resources, contributing significantly to environmental sustainability and biodiversity.
Opportunity ID: 331429
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Extended application close date to 4/16/2021 | Apr 13, 2021 | |
| Added a 7 day grace period for applications. | Feb 10, 2021 | |
| This modification changes the eligibility information found in Section C1 of the notice of funding opportunity to exclude Youth Conservation Corps. Please see revised NOFO for details. | Feb 10, 2021 | |
| Updating NOFO to reflect current DOI priorities in Sections A2 and E1. | Feb 10, 2021 | |
| Feb 10, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments 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) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Independent school districts 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 09, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district 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. 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. 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L21AS00312 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and 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 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2021 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.
Applications must be submitted in English. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $950,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $950,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Beckstead
mbeckstead@blm.gov Email:mbeckstead@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 331429 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FOA L21AS00312.pdf
Folder 331429 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Amendment 2 FOA L21AS00312.pdf
Folder 331429 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Amendment 3 FOA L21AS00312.pdf
Folder 331429 Revised Full Announcement-Revised Full Announcement -> Amendment 1 L21AS00312.pdf
Folder 331429 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.244 Fisheries and Riparian Attach-ments A and B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melanie Beckstead mbeckstead@blm.gov Email: mbeckstead@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L21AS00312 | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00265394 | Apr 13, 2021 | Apr 16, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331429 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
331429 SF424A-1.0.pdf
331429 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
331429 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
331429 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
331429 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331429 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
331429 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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