Opportunity Information: Apply for L24AS00275
The IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Utah Wildlife Resource Management Program (Funding Opportunity Number L24AS00275; CFDA 15.247) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. It supports wildlife resource management-related work in Utah under the BLM mission and is offered through a cooperative agreement, meaning BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project (for example, coordination, technical input, or joint planning) rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant.
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $200,000 per award. The original application closing date listed is April 19, 2024, and the opportunity was created on February 20, 2024. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, which signals that the supported projects are expected to focus on conservation and management outcomes tied to public lands and wildlife resources in Utah.
Eligibility is broad across public and mission-driven entities, including state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). At the same time, the notice is explicit that individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply under this NOFO, so proposals must come from an eligible governmental, educational, tribal, or nonprofit applicant.
Two major restrictions are called out in the description. First, this NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. BLM notes that the Public Lands Corps Act (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II) is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under that framework. As a result, even if a project concept involves youth crews or internships, applicants are directed not to pursue those components under this opportunity. Instead, eligible Youth Conservation Corps applicants are instructed to apply under a different BLM notice specifically intended for that purpose: NOFO 15.243, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. In practical terms, applicants should avoid building budgets or work plans that rely on Public Lands Corps-style internship or crew hiring and should keep this proposal focused on non-PLC implementation approaches.
Second, the notice highlights rules for applicants that are part of, or working through, a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). CESUs are described as partnerships designed to promote and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If BLM awards a cooperative agreement to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement and the work is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are capped at no more than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's federally approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicants are also asked to state clearly whether their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program and, if so, which CESU Network should be considered the host. This matters for applicants affiliated with CESUs because it affects how indirect costs can be charged and how the agreement may be structured administratively.
Overall, this opportunity is best understood as BLM Utah seeking partner-led, cooperatively managed natural resource projects that advance wildlife resource management goals on public lands, using eligible public, tribal, academic, and nonprofit applicants. Successful proposals should be framed as collaborative efforts appropriate for a cooperative agreement, avoid Public Lands Corps internship/crew hiring elements (unless applying under the separate youth-focused NOFO), and, where applicable, address CESU alignment and the indirect cost limitation tied to CESU awards.Apply for L24AS00275
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Utah Wildlife Resource Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.247.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-19. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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FAQs: IIJA/IRA BLM Utah Wildlife Resource Management Program (L24AS00275; CFDA 15.247)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for wildlife resource management-related work in Utah that supports the BLM mission.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L24AS00275 and the CFDA number is 15.247.
Which agency is offering the award?
The opportunity is run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is BLM using for this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered through a cooperative agreement, which means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project (such as coordination, technical input, or joint planning) rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources, indicating projects should focus on conservation and management outcomes tied to public lands and wildlife resources in Utah.
What is the maximum award amount?
Funding is capped at an award ceiling of $200,000 per award.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 20, 2024.
What is the application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is April 19, 2024.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes the following types of entities:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3))
- Nonprofit organizations (without 501(c)(3) status)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that individuals are not eligible to apply under this NOFO.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. The notice explicitly states that for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply under this NOFO.
What kinds of projects is BLM looking to fund?
Projects should be wildlife resource management-related and aligned with BLM Utah priorities and the BLM mission, with expected outcomes connected to conservation and management on public lands and wildlife resources in Utah.
Why does BLM emphasize that this is a cooperative agreement?
Because BLM expects substantial involvement in the project. Proposals should be framed as collaborative efforts where BLM may participate through coordination, technical input, or joint planning during implementation.
Can project budgets include hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act?
No. This NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
Why are Public Lands Corps (PLC) interns or crews not allowed under this opportunity?
BLM states that the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II) is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under that framework. As a result, applicants should not propose PLC-style intern or crew hiring components under this opportunity.
If our project idea involves youth crews or internships, what should we do?
Applicants are directed to pursue youth crew or internship concepts under a different BLM notice: NOFO 15.243, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands, which is intended for eligible Youth Conservation Corps applicants.
What does this restriction mean for our work plan and budget?
Applicants should avoid building budgets or work plans that rely on Public Lands Corps-style internship or crew hiring. The proposal should focus on non-PLC implementation approaches for completing the wildlife resource management work.
What is a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) in the context of this NOFO?
CESUs are partnerships designed to promote and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services.
Does this NOFO include special rules for CESU partners?
Yes. If BLM awards a cooperative agreement to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement and the work is consistent with the CESU purpose, then indirect costs are capped at no more than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's federally approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA).
What is the indirect cost cap for CESU-based awards?
For applicable CESU awards, indirect costs are capped at no more than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's federally approved NICRA.
What should a CESU-affiliated applicant include in the proposal?
Applicants are asked to clearly state whether their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program and, if it does, identify which CESU Network should be considered the host.
Does the CESU indirect cost limitation apply to all applicants?
The notice highlights the limitation specifically for applicants that are part of, or working through, a CESU under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement and where the work is consistent with CESU purpose.
What is the overall goal of this funding opportunity?
BLM Utah is seeking partner-led, cooperatively managed natural resource projects that advance wildlife resource management goals on public lands, using eligible public, tribal, academic, and nonprofit applicants.
What are the main compliance pitfalls to avoid based on the NOFO description?
Based on the description provided, key issues to avoid are: (1) submitting an application as an individual or for-profit organization (not eligible), (2) proposing Public Lands Corps internship/crew hiring components under this NOFO, and (3) if applying through a CESU, failing to address CESU alignment, the host network, and the 17.5 percent indirect cost limitation tied to CESU awards.
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