IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program
ID: 356184Type: 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/356184
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program." This program aims to support projects that address invasive and noxious plant management, with a focus on enhancing ecosystem restoration and community engagement across public lands. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded from applying. The total estimated funding for this program 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 inquiries can be directed to Stephanie McBride at smcbride@blm.gov.

    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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    The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is allocating $161 million towards ecosystem restoration on public lands as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda. This effort targets 21 designated “Restoration Landscapes” across 11 western states, aimed at enhancing community engagement, supporting local economies, and advancing climate resilience while honoring Tribal partnerships. The funding, originating from the Inflation Reduction Act, will complement an additional $40 million previously utilized from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The initiative emphasizes collaborative restoration efforts, focusing on specific ecological goals, including improving climate resilience, enhancing recreational opportunities, restoring hydrology, and managing invasive species. BLM’s approach will maximize investments in restoration and create durable impacts by leveraging its extensive history of land management. This program aims to reinforce the agency's vision for healthier public lands, ultimately benefiting the American populace through strategic environmental restoration initiatives.
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