This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management, is specifically designed to support the California Wildlife Program. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this initiative aims to bolster crucial conservation efforts across California’s diverse ecosystems. The primary purpose of this funding is to enhance wildlife habitats, promote biodiversity, and support ecological restoration projects within lands managed by the BLM in California. Successful proposals will contribute to the long-term health and resilience of wildlife populations, address impacts of climate change, and improve land stewardship practices. This grant represents a significant investment in protecting California’s natural heritage and ensuring sustainable environments for future generations. The application period closes on March 8, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351722
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00127 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from January 8, 2024, through March 8, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 08, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by the following rounds: Open from January 8, 2024, through March 8, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $60,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 California Wildlife Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Teresa E. Brown
tebrown@blm.gov Email:tebrown@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351722 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00127 Wildlife NOFO FY24.pdf
Folder 351722 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351722 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Teresa E. Brown tebrown@blm.gov Email: tebrown@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.247 | L24AS00127 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program | PKG00284358 | Jan 08, 2024 | Mar 08, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351722 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351722 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351722 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351722 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351722 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351722 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351722 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351722 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351722 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351722 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351722 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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