This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA), is designed to fund initiatives under the FY24 IIJA/IRA Wildlife Program. The primary purpose of this grant is to support comprehensive wildlife conservation and habitat restoration efforts across Oregon and Washington. Projects funded through this program are expected to align with the goals of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), focusing on ecological resilience, biodiversity preservation, and sustainable land management practices. This includes activities such as habitat improvement, invasive species management, wildlife population monitoring, and ensuring the long-term health of various ecosystems. The grant aims to enhance wildlife corridors, protect endangered species, and contribute to broader environmental sustainability goals within the BLM’s jurisdiction. The application period closes on February 29, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350809
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00046 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) 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: | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 All applications must be submitted in Grants.govElectronically 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 November 01, 2023 through February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ETRound One Applications Due: January 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ETRound Two Applications Due: February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ETExtensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 All applications must be submitted in Grants.govElectronically 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 November 01, 2023 through February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ETRound One Applications Due: January 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ETRound Two Applications Due: February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ETExtensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Wildlife Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shelli Timmons
srtimmons@blm.gov Email:srtimmons@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350809 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FINAL Foa_Content_of_L24AS00046.pdf
Folder 350809 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350809 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shelli Timmons srtimmons@blm.gov Email: srtimmons@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.247 | L24AS00046 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Wildlife Program | PKG00283659 | Nov 01, 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350809 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350809 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350809 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350809 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350809 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350809 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350809 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350809 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350809 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350809 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350809 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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