This grant is for the purpose of supporting the Bureau of Land Management California’s Threatened and Endangered Species Program. This vital program, funded by IIJA/IRA initiatives, focuses on the conservation and recovery of at-risk plant and animal species and their habitats across California’s public lands. Objectives include implementing critical habitat restoration, conducting species monitoring, managing threats, and supporting recovery efforts for federally listed threatened and endangered species. The program seeks to ensure the long-term viability of biodiversity and ecological integrity within BLM-managed areas. This Department of the Interior funding aims to facilitate projects that protect, conserve, and manage these imperiled species, contributing significantly to national conservation goals. The application period for this grant opportunity closes on February 2, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351287
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00169 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Threatened and Endangered Species 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: | 15.246 — Threatened and Endangered Species |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Applications are accepted from December 4, 2023, through February 2, 2024.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 02, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., PT, on the listed application due dates. Applications are accepted from December 4, 2023, through February 2, 2024.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2029 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education 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 Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments County 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. 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 California Threatened and Endangered Species Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Emilia Ellison
eaellison@blm.gov Email:eaellison@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351287 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00169 T&E FY24 NOFO.pdf
Folder 351287 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351287 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment A Project Proposal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Emilia Ellison eaellison@blm.gov Email: eaellison@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.246 | L24AS00169 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Threatened and Endangered Species Program | PKG00284008 | Dec 04, 2023 | Feb 02, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351287 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351287 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351287 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351287 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351287 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351287 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351287 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351287 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351287 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351287 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351287 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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