Unlock Funding Opportunities: Apply Now for the FY24 IIJA/IRA BLM Oregon/Washington Wildlife Program Grant

The Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) has announced a significant funding opportunity under the FY24 IIJA/IRA Wildlife Program, aiming to bolster natural resources and wildlife management efforts. With an estimated total program funding of $2.2 million, the initiative is open to a wide range of applicants including local governments, educational institutions, and various nonprofit organizations. The funding opportunity, identified as L24AS00046, emphasizes the collaborative nature of the program, encouraging participation through cooperative agreements. The announcement was made on October 31, 2023, with applications being accepted through February 29, 2024. This program stands as a pivotal moment for conservation and resource management in the Oregon/Washington region, reflecting a concerted effort to address critical environmental and wildlife challenges.

Opportunity ID: 350809

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General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice

Funding Opportunity Number: L24AS00046

Funding Opportunity Title: FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Wildlife Program

Opportunity Category: Discretionary

Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement

Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources

Expected Number of Awards:

CFDA Number(s): 15.247 -- Wildlife Resource Management

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Version: Synopsis 1

Posted Date: Oct 31, 2023

Last Updated Date: Oct 31, 2023

Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 29, 2024

All applications must be submitted in Grants.gov
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 01, 2023 through February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET
Round One Applications Due: January 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET
Round Two Applications Due: February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET

Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 29, 2024

All applications must be submitted in Grants.gov
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 01, 2023 through February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET
Round One Applications Due: January 15, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET
Round Two Applications Due: February 29, 2024, 5:00 p.m., ET

Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Archive Date:

Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 2,200,000

Award Ceiling: $1,500,000

Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:

City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Independent school districts
State governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits that do not have 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. 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: FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Wildlife Program

Link to Additional Information:

Grantor Contact Information:

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Shelli Timmons

srtimmons@blm.gov