The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah is offering this grant opportunity to enhance Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Resource Management programs. This grant, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), aims to support vital efforts in preserving invaluable historical and scientific resources on Utah’s public lands. This funding is for projects focused on the management, protection, and interpretation of cultural artifacts and paleontological discoveries. Eligible activities may include site surveys, preservation initiatives, data collection, and educational outreach. The purpose of this grant is to ensure the long-term stewardship of these non-renewable assets, aligning with the BLM’s mission to sustain the health and diversity of public lands. The closing date for applications is April 19, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 352513
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00270 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Cultural and Paleontology 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: | 15.224 — Cultural and Paleontological Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, to Grants.gov, no later than the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by May 20, 2024: Open from February 20, 2024 through April 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, to Grants.gov, no later than the listed application due date.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected by May 20, 2024: Open from February 20, 2024 through April 19, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments 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 Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County 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 Utah Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Programs |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John LaBounty
jlabounty@blm.gov Email:jlabounty@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 352513 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00270.pdf
Folder 352513 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.224 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 352513 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John LaBounty jlabounty@blm.gov Email: jlabounty@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.224 | L24AS00270 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Cultural and Paleontology Resource Management | PKG00284950 | Feb 20, 2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352513 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
352513 SF424A-1.0.pdf
352513 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
352513 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352513 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
352513 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
352513 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
352513 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
352513 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
352513 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
352513 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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