The Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) is offering the FY24 IIJA/IRA Aquatic Resource Management Grant. This funding opportunity is specifically designed to support initiatives focused on the conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of aquatic ecosystems within the Eastern States region. The grant aims to address critical environmental challenges by investing in projects that enhance water quality, protect biodiversity, and improve the health and resilience of aquatic habitats. This grant is for the purpose of fostering environmental stewardship and advancing the Bureau’s mission to manage public lands for multiple uses, including the protection of natural resources. Eligible projects will contribute to long-term ecological benefits. The application closing date for this important funding is January 31, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350880
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00143 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) 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 — Aquatics Resources Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 06, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 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 06, 2023 through January 31, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2024 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 06, 2023 through January 31, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts 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. 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 Eastern States (ES) Aquatic Resources Management |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Irene Sattler
isattler@blm.gov Email:isattler@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 350880 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00143 15.244 ES Aquatic RM.pdf
Folder 350880 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.244 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 350880 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Irene Sattler isattler@blm.gov Email: isattler@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.244 | L24AS00143 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Aquatic Resource Management | PKG00283717 | Nov 06, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350880 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350880 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350880 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350880 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350880 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350880 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350880 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350880 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350880 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350880 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350880 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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