IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Good Neighbor Authority
ID: 357316Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$10K - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

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/357316
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity under the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) for ecosystem restoration projects in Alaska, with a total estimated funding of $850,000. This program aims to support various restoration initiatives, including invasive species treatments, fuels management, community assistance, forest and rangeland restoration, and wildlife habitat connectivity, specifically targeting state, county, and federally recognized tribal governments as eligible applicants. The GNA facilitates partnerships that benefit both BLM-managed and non-BLM lands, aligning with federal priorities such as climate change mitigation and economic resiliency. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 17, 2025, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $400,000, and can contact Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amarshall@blm.gov
    Files
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    L25AS00118.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity (L25AS00118) under the Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) for projects aimed at ecosystem restoration in Alaska. With an estimated total funding of $850,000, five grants will be awarded, ranging from $10,000 to $400,000, with applications due by March 17, 2025. Eligible applicants include state and county governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. The program focuses on various restoration projects such as invasive species treatments, fuels management, community assistance, forest and rangeland restoration, and wildlife habitat connectivity. The GNA facilitates partnerships that benefit both BLM-managed and non-BLM lands, aligning with federal priorities like climate change mitigation and economic resiliency. Applicants are required to register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov and submit detailed proposals that include project goals, public benefits, technical approaches, and budgets. A merit review process will evaluate the applications based on public benefit, technical approach, qualifications, and resource leveraging. Award notifications will be communicated electronically, with project funding to support projects commencing in FY2025.
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