This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) California Headquarters, is specifically designed to support the California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program. Funded through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this initiative aims to bolster efforts in protecting and restoring vital plant communities across California’s public lands. Projects will focus on enhancing biodiversity, improving ecosystem resilience, and addressing threats such as climate change, invasive species, and habitat degradation. The program seeks proposals that contribute to the long-term health and sustainability of California’s unique flora, ensuring the conservation of native plant species and the effective management of ecosystems for future generations. This funding will facilitate critical work in ecological restoration, land stewardship, and sustainable resource management within BLM-managed areas.
Opportunity ID: 351286
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00159 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from November 27, 2023 through January 26, 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. Open from December 4, 2023, through February 2, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township 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: |
Bureau of Land Management Headquarters California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management 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 |
|---|---|---|
| To update closing date. | Dec 04, 2023 | |
| Dec 04, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00159 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from November 27, 2023 through January 26, 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. Open from December 4, 2023, through February 2, 2024. Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments City or township 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: |
Bureau of Land Management Headquarters California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00159 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration 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: | 15.245 — Plant Conservation and Restoration Management |
| 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: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 26, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from November 27, 2023 through January 26, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $900,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments State governments Independent school districts City or township 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: | Bureau of Land Management Headquarters California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 351286 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00159 Plants FY24 NOFO.pdf
Folder 351286 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 351286 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.245 | L24AS00159 | IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Plant Conservation and Restoration Management | PKG00284007 | Dec 04, 2023 | Feb 02, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351286 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351286 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351286 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351286 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351286 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351286 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351286 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351286 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351286 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351286 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351286 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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