FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management
ID: 357526Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $300K

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/357526
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 IIJA/IRA California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management program, aimed at enhancing forest health and sustainable management on public lands. This program seeks to fund projects that promote fire resilience, habitat conservation, and compliance with environmental regulations, with eligible applicants including private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, public institutions, Native American tribes, and nonprofits, while excluding individuals and for-profit organizations. With a total funding pool of $3,000,000, projects can receive awards ranging from $50,000 to $300,000, and applications are due by February 3, 2025, with anticipated project start dates on August 1, 2025, and completion by July 31, 2030. Interested parties should contact Emmy Ellison at eaellison@blm.gov for further guidance on project eligibility and compliance requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    eaellison@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
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    L25AS00161.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 IIJA/IRA California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management program. This program, with a total funding of $3,000,000, aims to promote forest health, sustainable management, fire resilience, and habitat conservation on public lands. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, public institutions, Native American tribes, and nonprofits, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded. Projects can receive funding ranging from $50,000 to $300,000, with applications due by February 3, 2025. The BLM encourages applicants to align their projects with national priorities, including climate resilience and economic recovery. Funded activities may involve reforestation, thinning, habitat restoration, and compliance with environmental regulations. Applications will undergo eligibility and merit reviews, emphasizing clear technical approaches and public benefits. Awards will be cooperative agreements, necessitating substantial involvement from the BLM. The anticipated project start date is August 1, 2025, with a completion deadline of July 31, 2030. Interested parties are advised to contact the BLM for guidance on project eligibility and compliance with federal requirements.
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