IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
ID: 357385Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $100K

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/357385
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program, with a total funding amount of $100,000 available through cooperative agreements. This program aims to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and community engagement by supporting projects that utilize native plant materials for habitat conservation and restoration, particularly focusing on the priorities outlined in the National Seed Strategy. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations, with no cost-sharing required. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by March 17, 2025, with multiple submission rounds leading up to the final deadline. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amarshall@blm.gov
    Files
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    L25AS00154.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Alaska Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program, with a funding opportunity number L25AS00154, amounting to $100,000. The program aims to promote biodiversity, climate resilience, and community engagement by funding projects that utilize native plant materials for habitat conservation and restoration. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations, with no cost-sharing required. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by March 17, 2025. The program's goals involve the development and implementation of seed-based restoration techniques, monitoring of rare plant species, and collaboration with communities of color and low-income families. Proposed projects should align with national priorities for ecosystem restoration as outlined in legislation. Following submission, applications will undergo eligibility and merit reviews focusing on project goals, technical approaches, public benefit, and qualifying criteria. The BLM anticipates substantial involvement in selected projects, emphasizing joint collaboration and resource sharing. Award recipients will be required to adhere to specific reporting and administrative policies, ensuring compliance with federal standards throughout the project lifecycle.
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