The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington (ORWA) is offering the FY24 IIJA/IRA Recreation and Visitor Services Program grant. This grant is designed to enhance recreation and visitor services on BLM-managed public lands in Oregon and Washington. Its purpose is to fund projects improving the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of outdoor experiences. Leveraging the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program aims to modernize recreational infrastructure, ensure visitor safety, and promote responsible land stewardship. The grant’s goal is to foster well-managed, enjoyable, and sustainable recreational opportunities for the public. The application deadline for this program is February 29, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350557
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00049 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Recreation and Visitor Services 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: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 29, 2024 All applications must be submitted in Grants.gov.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 November 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 Round One Applications Due: January 15, 2024 Final Applications Due: February 29, 2024 Extensions 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.gov.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 November 1, 2023 through February 29, 2024 Round One Applications Due: January 15, 2024 Final Applications Due: February 29, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $700,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Independent school districts |
| 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) Recreation and Visitor Services Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bonnie Bates
babates@blm.gov Email:babates@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350557 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00049.pdf
Folder 350557 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350557 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bonnie Bates babates@blm.gov Email: babates@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00049 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00283430 | Nov 01, 2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350557 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350557 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350557 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350557 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350557 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350557 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350557 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350557 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350557 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350557 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350557 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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