The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming office is offering this grant, supported by the IIJA (Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), to fund comprehensive aquatic resource management efforts across the state. This opportunity aims to address critical needs in maintaining and enhancing the health of Wyoming’s water ecosystems. Projects eligible for funding may include habitat restoration for aquatic species, improving water quality, controlling invasive species, enhancing riparian areas, and fostering sustainable recreational access to aquatic environments. The primary purpose of this grant is to ensure the long-term ecological integrity and productivity of Wyoming’s rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands, ultimately benefiting both natural systems and local communities. The application deadline for this crucial initiative is April 12, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346007
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00185 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Aquatic 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: | 15.244 — Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 11, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from February 11, 2023, through April 12, 2023. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2023 Electronically submitted applications in Grants.gov must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from February 11, 2023, through April 12, 2023. Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked, and selected. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $120,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Leona B. Parker
lparker@blm.gov Email:lparker@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 346007 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00185 FOA Aquatic Resource Mgt.pdf
Folder 346007 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.244 Fisheries Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346007 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.244 Aquatic RM Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Leona B. Parker lparker@blm.gov Email: lparker@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L23AS00185 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00279851 | Feb 11, 2023 | Apr 12, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346007 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346007 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346007 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346007 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346007 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346007 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346007 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346007 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346007 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346007 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346007 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346007 SF424B-1.1.pdf