FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Rangeland Resource Management
ID: 357101Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$20K - $20K

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/357101
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Rangeland Resource Management program in Idaho, with a total funding amount of $20,000 available through a cooperative agreement. The program aims to enhance rangeland health, increase carbon sequestration, and combat climate change by supporting projects that involve rangeland conservation, soil mapping, and community engagement. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. The application period runs from November 13, 2024, to February 3, 2025, and interested parties can contact Kayla Blades at kblades@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    kblades@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    _Rangeland.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY25 aims to provide $20,000 for Rangeland Resource Management projects in Idaho. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, with no cost-sharing required. The application period spans from November 13, 2024, to February 3, 2025. Project goals involve enhancing rangeland health, increasing carbon sequestration, and combating climate change through activities such as rangeland conservation, soil mapping, and community engagement. The application process necessitates registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, where applicants must submit detailed project narratives, budgets, and compliance statements. Applications are evaluated through eligibility and merit reviews, focusing on project goals, technical approach, and past performance. Awarded projects are expected to contribute to environmental justice, economic relief in response to COVID-19, and resilience against climate impacts, aligning with the Biden-Harris Administration's priorities. The funding supports infrastructure projects and mandates compliance with the Buy America Preferences. The anticipated project start date is July 1, 2025, with completion by June 30, 2030.
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    Application.pdf
    The file outlines essential requirements for submitting applications for federal assistance through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Idaho. It provides a non-mandatory checklist to guide applicants in ensuring the completeness of their submission package. Key documents include the SF-424 Application, budget information forms, assurances, a project abstract detailing objectives and outcomes, and a project proposal under specified formatting guidelines. Additional requirements cover conflict of interest disclosures, financial audit statements, and negotiations regarding indirect cost rates. The document emphasizes clarity and specificity in presenting project goals, intended beneficiaries, and any potential overlap with other federal funding applications. It also includes stipulations regarding supporting documents for research projects. Overall, this checklist serves to facilitate a comprehensive and compliant proposal process for entities seeking federal funding related to BLM-managed lands, thereby enhancing project eligibility and administrative efficiency.
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    FY25.pdf
    The United States Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) invites inquiries regarding the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) in Idaho. Scheduled drop-in sessions will be held on December 19, 2024, January 8, 2025, and January 27, 2025, from 11 am to 1 pm MT through Teams, where participants can seek clarification on organizational eligibility and proposal requirements. However, due to 2 CFR 1402.204 regulations, specific details about application merit, project preferences, or locations cannot be discussed. Interested parties can contact Grants Management Officer Kayla Blades at kblades@blm.gov for questions or Gabe Abbe, a Pathways Intern, at gabbe@blm.gov for assistance on the day of the events. This document underscores BLM's efforts to ensure transparent engagement in the federal grants process while maintaining impartiality in funding decisions.
    Map.pdf
    The document presents a map illustrating the surface management responsibilities across various districts in Idaho, managed primarily by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It details specific BLM district office boundaries, field office boundaries, and other ownerships of land such as federal agencies, private institutions, and tribal lands. The map serves as a general guide for understanding which agency is responsible for managing the land, emphasizing that the data is current only as of December 2018 and carries no warranty regarding accuracy or reliability for individual or aggregate use. The purpose of the document aligns with government transparency and resource management, providing stakeholders with valuable geographic information crucial for federal grants and local Requests for Proposals (RFPs) that intersect with land management responsibilities.
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