FY 24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Environmental Quality Protection Program
ID: 351656Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $10K

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/351656
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "FY 24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Environmental Quality Protection Program," aimed at supporting projects that enhance environmental quality and protection in Colorado. Eligible applicants for this cooperative agreement include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are not permitted to apply. This funding initiative, categorized under natural resources, emphasizes the importance of aligning project proposals with the priorities of the current administration and the Department of the Interior, focusing on public land management and community conservation efforts. The total estimated program funding is $15,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on March 1, 2024, and interested parties can contact Nathan Hurr at nhurr@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nhurr@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    03 (M) Attachment A.pdf
    03.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) outlines a framework for submitting project proposals as part of its Financial Assistance (Cooperative Agreements) program. Applicants must include a Standard Form (SF) 424 alongside detailed descriptions in key areas, including project basics, an abstract, needs assessment, technical approach, monitoring plans, and public benefits. The proposal should highlight how the project aligns with current administration and Department of the Interior (DOI) priorities, specifying expected outcomes and metrics for success. Furthermore, the document emphasizes the importance of including a timeline, qualifications of personnel involved, and any potential duplication of efforts with other federal applications. It stresses leveraging additional resources for project execution. The overall aim of the proposal is to demonstrate how the initiative will benefit public land management and community conservation efforts while ensuring compliance with environmental standards and promoting effective project evaluation mechanisms. This structured format assists BLM in managing and assessing federal grant proposals effectively.
    Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx
    Attachment.bin
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