FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Aquatic Resource Management
ID: 358066Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$20K - $225K

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/358066
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 under the California Aquatic Resource Management program, with a total funding availability of $225,000. This initiative aims to protect and restore riparian and wetland areas, aquatic habitats, and water resources, thereby promoting healthy ecosystems essential for diverse uses, including wildlife conservation and water resource management. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded from applying. Applications will be accepted from January 7 to March 8, 2025, with grant amounts ranging from $20,000 to $225,000. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Shanice Shay at sshay@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sshay@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00140.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 under the California Aquatic Resource Management program, designated as L25AS00140, with a total funding availability of $225,000. This initiative seeks to protect and restore riparian and wetland areas, aquatic habitats, and water resources, promoting healthy ecosystems essential for diverse uses, including wildlife conservation and water resource management. The program supports projects aligned with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on restoration, resilience to climate impacts, and education outreach. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. Applications will be accepted from January 7 to March 8, 2025, with grants ranging from $20,000 to $225,000. The BLM emphasizes substantial involvement in funded projects to ensure compliance and effective management. Successful proposals must demonstrate public benefits, appropriate budgets, and valid partnerships, all while adhering to various federal requirements, including environmental compliance and data reporting standards. This funding opportunity reflects the federal government's commitment to ecological restoration and resilience amid ongoing climate challenges.
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