This grant, offered by the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (BLM NM), is specifically purposed to enhance and support recreation and visitor services across the state. Funded through the FY24 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), this program aims to improve visitor experiences, maintain and develop recreational facilities, and ensure sustainable public land use. Eligible projects will contribute significantly to the accessibility, safety, and overall quality of outdoor recreation opportunities managed by the BLM in New Mexico. This initiative underscores the department’s commitment to conserving natural resources while providing diverse, high-quality recreational access for the public. Organizations and entities focused on these objectives are encouraged to apply. The application period for this vital grant closes on March 27, 2024.
Opportunity ID: 351281
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | L24AS00184 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (NM) 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: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 04, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from December 04, 2023 through March 27, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 27, 2024 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.Open from December 04, 2023 through March 27, 2024 Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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 Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| 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 New Mexico Recreation and Visitor Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Devon Strayer
dstrayer@blm.gov Email:dstrayer@blm.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 351281 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> L24AS00184 NOFO Recreation.pdf
Folder 351281 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> 15.225 Attachment A.pdf
Folder 351281 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Attachment B Budget Narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Devon Strayer dstrayer@blm.gov Email: dstrayer@blm.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.225 | L24AS00184 | FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico (NM) Recreation and Visitor Services Program | PKG00284001 | Dec 04, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
351281 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
351281 SF424A-1.0.pdf
351281 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
351281 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351281 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
351281 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
351281 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
351281 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
351281 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
351281 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
351281 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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