The Department of the Interior, through its Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is offering a grant opportunity under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to support the California Wildlife Program. This funding initiative is dedicated to advancing the conservation, protection, and enhancement of wildlife and their habitats across California’s public lands. This grant is for the purpose of enabling projects that align with BLM’s mission to manage and conserve natural resources, promote biodiversity, and support ecological health within the state. Eligible activities may include habitat restoration, species management, research, and other efforts vital for sustaining California’s diverse ecosystems. Prospective applicants should prepare proposals that address critical needs within the wildlife sector, with a closing date of April 14, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 346028
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00262 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife 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: | 15.247 — Wildlife Resource Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Open from February 13, 2023, through April 14, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 14, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Open from February 13, 2023, through April 14, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts 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 City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Thelma Mosley
tmosley@blm.gov Email:tmosley@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 346028 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L23AS00262 Wildlife NOFO.pdf
Folder 346028 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 346028 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Thelma Mosley tmosley@blm.gov Email: tmosley@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.247 | L23AS00262 | IIJA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program | PKG00279866 | Feb 13, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
346028 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
346028 SF424A-1.0.pdf
346028 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
346028 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
346028 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346028 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
346028 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
346028 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
346028 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
346028 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
346028 SF424D-1.1.pdf
346028 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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