IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management

The IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management grant aims to fund projects that increase the use of locally adapted native seeds for public land restoration, enhance biodiversity, improve climate resilience, and involve underserved communities, with a total of $800,000 available for individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000.

$500,000

Closed

Nationwide

Grant Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Operations Center (NOC) is inviting proposals for projects that support the Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program. This program focuses on increasing the availability and use of locally adapted, genetically appropriate native seed for ecosystem restoration on public lands. Key priorities include implementing the National Native Seed Strategy, enhancing biodiversity, improving climate resilience, and engaging underserved communities. The program emphasizes collaboration with farmers, conservationists, and other stakeholders. A total of $800,000 in funding is available, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000. The application deadline is September 30, 2024.

Funding Details

Award Range

$25,000 - $500,000

Total Program Funding

$800,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

State governments

County governments

City or township governments

Special district governments

Independent school districts

Additional Requirements

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicants should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

August 23, 2024

Application Closes

September 30, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Stephanie McBride

smcbride@blm.gov

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