FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
ID: 357534Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$10K - $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/357534
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity through the FY25 IIJA/IRA program aimed at managing invasive and noxious plant species in Oregon and Washington. The program's objectives include preventing, detecting, controlling, and monitoring invasive species that threaten native plant communities, wildlife habitats, and the integrity of public lands. This initiative is critical for ecological restoration and the management of public lands, particularly in light of the increasing threats posed by invasive species. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. There is no cost-sharing requirement, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, and a total estimated funding pool of $1,000,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by March 5, 2025, with the anticipated project start date set for July 1, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Bonnie Bates at babates@blm.gov.

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    babates@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity through the FY25 IIJA/IRA program to tackle invasive and noxious plant species in Oregon and Washington, with a total estimated funding of $1,000,000. The program seeks to prevent, detect, control, and monitor invasive species, which threaten native plant communities, wildlife habitats, and public land integrity. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. There is no cost-sharing requirement, and awards will range between $10,000 and $500,000. Applicants must register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov and submit their applications by March 5, 2025. The program emphasizes community engagement in invasive species management and adheres to federal priorities such as climate action and environmental justice. Proposed projects must demonstrate public benefit and support BLM priorities. Applications will undergo rigorous review processes based on eligibility, merit, and risk assessments before awards are granted, with the anticipated project start date set for July 1, 2025. This initiative reflects the federal commitment to ecological restoration and the management of public lands against the backdrop of increasing threats from invasive species.
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