The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering the FY23 IIJA Aquatic Resource Management Grant, a significant funding opportunity aimed at enhancing and preserving vital aquatic ecosystems across BLM-managed public lands. This grant seeks proposals for projects that support the sustainable management, restoration, and conservation of various water resources, including rivers, streams, wetlands, and lakes. Funds allocated through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will enable initiatives focused on improving water quality, restoring degraded habitats, managing invasive species, and supporting fish and wildlife populations dependent on aquatic environments. The program emphasizes an integrated approach to ecosystem health, ensuring these critical resources continue to provide ecological benefits, support biodiversity, and offer recreational opportunities. The closing date for applications is March 24, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345515
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00161 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) 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: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from January 23, 2023 through March 24, 2023. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 24, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from January 23, 2023 through March 24, 2023. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
namiller@blm.gov Email:namiller@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 345515 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00161.pdf
Folder 345515 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.244 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 345515 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Noel Miller namiller@blm.gov Email: namiller@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L23AS00161 | FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00279363 | Jan 23, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345515 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345515 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345515 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345515 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345515 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345515 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345515 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345515 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345515 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345515 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345515 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345515 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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