IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Threatened and Endangered Species Program
ID: 355045Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $140K

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/355045
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Threatened and Endangered Species Program." This program aims to support research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services related to threatened and endangered species in Alaska, specifically targeting private institutions of higher education as eligible applicants. The funding will be provided through a cooperative agreement, with an estimated total program funding of $146,000, and individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $140,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on August 19, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amarshall@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    15.246
    15.246 Attachment A Project Proposal.docx
    15.246 Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx
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