IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Wildlife Resource Management
ID: 356180Type: 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/356180
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Wildlife Resource Management," aimed at enhancing wildlife resource management through cooperative agreements. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded from applying. This initiative is part of a broader effort to restore public lands and improve ecological health, with a total estimated program funding of $800,000, providing awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically via grants.gov by 5:00 p.m. ET on September 30, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Stephanie McBride at smcbride@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    smcbride@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    03.bin
    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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    BLM-National-Landscape-Restoration-Factsheet_05-30-2023v2.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is allocating $161 million for ecosystem restoration across 21 designated "Restoration Landscapes" in 11 western states, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America initiative. This funding aims to restore public lands, bolster community economies, enhance climate resilience, and promote Tribal partnerships. The investment, sourced from the Inflation Reduction Act, will be complemented by approximately $40 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law already utilized for similar purposes. The BLM intends to employ a collaborative approach in these Restoration Landscapes, fostering partnerships to optimize restoration impact and returns on investment. Historically, the BLM has successfully restored millions of acres, and this focused effort aims to enhance the agency's capabilities to meet ecological needs while clearly communicating its vision for federal public lands. Key restoration activities will include climate resilience initiatives, recreational enhancements, hydrological improvements, invasive species management, and fire treatments, ensuring an integrated approach to land management for future ecological health.
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