This grant, offered by the Bureau of Land Management (HQ), is specifically designed to support crucial management studies within the National Landscape Conservation System (NLCS). The program aims to fund research and projects that enhance the conservation, protection, and effective management of the nation’s treasured landscapes, rivers, and trails. This initiative seeks to generate valuable data and insights to inform evidence-based decision-making for the sustainable use, preservation, and public enjoyment of these unique natural and cultural resources. Projects funded are expected to contribute to improving ecological health, visitor experiences, and overall stewardship of NLCS units. The ultimate purpose of this grant is to advance understanding and adaptive management practices necessary for the long-term viability of these invaluable national assets. The application period closes on March 21, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 345477
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00153 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed and evaluated at the end of final due date.Open from January 20, 2023 through March 21, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed and evaluated at the end of final due date.Open from January 20, 2023 through March 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments 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 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
namiller@blm.gov Email:namiller@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment A, Merit Review Criteria, and correction to the three themes in Background section have been updated. | Jan 23, 2023 | |
| Jan 20, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00153 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed and evaluated at the end of final due date.Open from January 20, 2023 through March 21, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed and evaluated at the end of final due date.Open from January 20, 2023 through March 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education County governments 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 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
namiller@blm.gov Email:namiller@blm.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L23AS00153 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support 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: | 15.248 — National Landscape Conservation System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Applications will be reviewed and evaluated at the end of final due date.Open from January 20, 2023 through March 21, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $40,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Description: | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support Program |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Miller
namiller@blm.gov Email:namiller@blm.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 345477 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_L23AS00153.pdf
Folder 345477 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.248_FY23_StatePointsOfContact.pdf
Folder 345477 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Folder 345477 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.248_FY23_AttachmentA.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Noel Miller namiller@blm.gov Email: namiller@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.248 | L23AS00153 | FY23 Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) National Landscape Conservation System- Management Studies Support Program | PKG00279325 | Jan 23, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345477 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
345477 SF424A-1.0.pdf
345477 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
345477 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
345477 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345477 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
345477 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345477 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345477 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345477 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
345477 SF424D-1.1.pdf
345477 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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