This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK), is specifically for enhancing Recreation and Visitor Services within the Montana and Dakotas regions. The program is funded through the FY24 IIJA/IRA initiatives, aiming to support various projects that improve public access, recreational opportunities, and visitor experiences on BLM-managed lands. Eligible activities may include infrastructure improvements, trail maintenance, educational programs, and resource protection efforts. The primary purpose is to bolster the quality and sustainability of outdoor recreation for the public while ensuring responsible management of natural resources. The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351004
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00116 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) Recreation and Visitor Services 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: | 15.225 — Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 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 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 15, 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 15, 2023 through January 15, 2024Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal 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 Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Beesan Abder-Ruhman
babderruhman@blm.gov Email:babderruhman@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351004 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L24AS00116.pdf
Folder 351004 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351004 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Beesan Abder-Ruhman babderruhman@blm.gov Email: babderruhman@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00116 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Montana/Dakotas (MT/DAK) Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00283801 | Nov 15, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351004 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351004 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351004 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351004 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351004 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351004 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351004 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351004 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351004 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351004 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351004 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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