FY 2024 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program
ID: 353351Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$10K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353351
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "FY 2024 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Arizona Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program." This program aims to manage invasive and noxious plant species in Arizona, with funding available through cooperative agreements specifically for private institutions of higher education, while excluding individuals and for-profit organizations. The total estimated funding for this program is $1,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $10,000 to $500,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by June 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. MT, and interested applicants can reach out to Karen Dyckes y Montano at kdyckesymontano@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kdyckesymontano@blm.gov
    Files
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