IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
ID: 356186Type: 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/356186
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) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management." This initiative aims to support projects focused on plant conservation and restoration management, with an emphasis on ecological restoration, enhancing local economies, and fostering climate resilience across public lands. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. The total estimated program funding is $800,000, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov by September 30, 2024, and interested parties can contact Stephanie McBride at smcbride@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    smcbride@blm.gov
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    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), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, is implementing a $161 million initiative for ecosystem restoration and resilience on public lands as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda. This funding targets 21 "Restoration Landscapes" across 11 western states, focusing on ecological restoration, enhancing local economies, boosting climate resilience, and fostering Tribal collaborations. This investment stems from the Inflation Reduction Act and builds upon $40 million previously allocated from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The BLM aims to engage in collaborative efforts that maximize the impact of restoration projects while clarifying the agency's vision for public land use. The specific restoration activities will include enhancing climate resilience, improving recreational opportunities, restoring wetland and stream habitats, protecting native flora, and conducting fire management treatments. Overall, the initiative reflects the BLM's commitment to efficiently utilize federal funds for significant restoration outcomes, benefiting both the environment and American communities.
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