This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico within the Department of the Interior, is dedicated to advancing critical environmental quality and protection efforts across public lands in the state. Funded under the FY24 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program aims to support diverse initiatives that safeguard natural resources, restore degraded ecosystems, and mitigate environmental impacts. Projects could include land reclamation, habitat restoration, water quality improvements, and invasive species management. The objective is to maintain healthy landscapes, preserve biodiversity, and ensure sustainable land use practices for current and future generations. The deadline for applications is March 27, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351738
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00063 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (NM) Environmental Quality Protection 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: | 15.236 — Environmental Quality and Protection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 09, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from January 9, 2024 through March 27, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from January 9, 2024 through March 27, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 28, 2029 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments 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 |
| 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 New Mexico (NM) Environmental Quality and Protection |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sheri Dowley
sdowley@blm.gov Email:sdowley@blm.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 351738 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00063 Full Announcement 15.236.pdf
Folder 351738 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351738 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.236 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sheri Dowley sdowley@blm.gov Email: sdowley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.236 | L24AS00063 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (NM) Environmental Quality Protection Program | PKG00284373 | Jan 09, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351738 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351738 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351738 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351738 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351738 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351738 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351738 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351738 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351738 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351738 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351738 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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