This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (BLM ES), is specifically designed to fund initiatives aimed at enhancing Recreation and Visitor Services. As part of the FY24 IIJA/IRA program, this opportunity seeks to support projects that improve public access, optimize recreational experiences, and ensure the sustainability of visitor services across lands managed by BLM ES. The program is committed to leveraging federal investments from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to foster vibrant outdoor recreation opportunities. Eligible entities are encouraged to submit proposals that align with the Bureau’s mission to manage public lands for multiple uses. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 350884
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00144 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) 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 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: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $185,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district 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 Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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: | Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Recreation and Visitor Services |
| 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 350884 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00144 15.225 ES Rec and VS.pdf
Folder 350884 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 350884 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 03 (M) 15.225 Attachment A.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00144 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00283721 | Nov 06, 2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350884 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
350884 SF424A-1.0.pdf
350884 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350884 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350884 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
350884 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350884 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350884 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
350884 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350884 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
350884 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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