IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Recreation and Visitor Services Program
ID: 356185Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$25K - $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/356185
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Recreation and Visitor Services Program," aimed at enhancing recreation and visitor services on public lands. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. This program is part of a broader initiative to promote ecological restoration and community engagement, with a focus on improving public land health and resilience against climate change. The total estimated funding for this program is $800,000, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Applications must be submitted electronically via grants.gov by September 30, 2024, and inquiries can be directed to Stephanie McBride at smcbride@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    smcbride@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    03.bin
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) outlines a comprehensive format for Project Proposals related to Financial Assistance (Cooperative Agreements). This proposal submission requires information such as applicant details, project location, a description of watershed benefits, and alignment with BLM goals. Applicants must provide an abstract detailing award purposes, activities, expected deliverables, and beneficiary impacts. Key components include a Statement of Need explaining project objectives, a Technical Approach outlining methodologies for fire management, education, community protection plans, and resource capability enhancements. The proposal also demands a Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for performance tracking, including subawards and stakeholder coordination efforts. Proposals should emphasize direct public benefits, demonstrate resource leveraging, and declare any overlap with existing federal applications. Final sections require descriptions of project personnel qualifications and past performance on similar federally funded projects. The overarching goal is to ensure successful project execution that adheres to environmental standards while contributing to community safety and wellness regarding wildfire risks.
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    BLM-National-Landscape-Restoration-Factsheet_05-30-2023v2.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is allocating $161 million for ecosystem restoration as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America initiative. This funding will target 21 "Restoration Landscapes" across 11 western states, with an emphasis on ecological restoration, climate resilience, and collaboration with Tribal communities. The investment is part of the broader $40 million already committed through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and aims to enhance the health of public lands and local economies. Restoration features include climate resilience creation, recreation enhancement, riparian and stream restoration, native plant protection, and fire management. By focusing on specific landscapes, the BLM intends to maximize funding efficiency and impact, underscoring its role as the leading public lands manager. The initiative reflects a significant federal effort to bolster national public land health and community partnerships for long-term ecological benefits.
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