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FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management

ID: L25AS00161 • Type: Posted

Description

Funded projects under this program will focus on high priority work such as activities that promote forest and woodland health, sustainable forest management, fire resiliency, biomass utilization for bioenergy, habitat conservation needs, and insect, disease and fire recovery on public lands. These activities could include, but are not limited to: planting trees, pre-commercial and commercial thinning, salvage/sanitation forest treatments, control of competing vegetation, fuels reduction, riparian or upland restoration, project development and layout, planning analysis and document preparation needed in concert with or to carry out NEPA, Endangered Species Act or cultural clearances, data collection, and monitoring. Priority activities under this announcement include preparation, administration, or implementation projects that treat forest and woodlands nationally (see following description):1. One or more components of preparing a project (site surveys, environmental clearances, NEPA preparation, project layout, timber cruising, timber marking, boundary designation, and other tasks related to preparing a project).2. One or more components of administering a project (subcontracting, advertising for bid, awarding a subcontract or timber sale, subcontract performance inspection, and other tasks related to administering a project.3. Activities to achieve Land Management Goals (see Stewardship Manual for definition) or acres/ units of forest or woodland treatments conducted.
Background
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this funding opportunity under the FY25 IIJA/IRA California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management program. The mission of the BLM is to manage and conserve public lands for a variety of uses, including sustainable forest management, habitat conservation, and fire resiliency.

This grant aims to support high-priority projects that enhance forest and woodland health, promote sustainable practices, and recover from disturbances such as fire, disease, and insect infestations.

Grant Details
Funded projects will focus on activities that promote forest and woodland health, sustainable forest management, fire resiliency, biomass utilization for bioenergy, habitat conservation needs, and recovery from insect and disease impacts on public lands.

Specific tasks may include:
- Planting trees
- Pre-commercial and commercial thinning
- Salvage/sanitation treatments
- Controlling competing vegetation
- Fuels reduction
- Riparian or upland restoration
- Project development and layout
- Planning analysis
- Document preparation for NEPA compliance
- Data collection
- Monitoring.

Priority activities include:
1. Preparing a project (site surveys, environmental clearances, NEPA preparation)
2. Administering a project (subcontracting, advertising for bid)
3. Achieving Land Management Goals through forest or woodland treatments.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments and organizations (other than federally recognized), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), and private institutions of higher education. Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply.

Period of Performance
The anticipated project start date is August 1, 2025, with an expected end date of July 31, 2030. The total duration of the project period is approximately 60 months.

Grant Value
The estimated total program funding is $3 million. The expected number of awards is 10, with an award ceiling of $300,000 and an award floor of $50,000.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in California.
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Overview

Agency
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) [DOI]
Category of Funding
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Program (CFDA)
15.233 - Forest and Woodlands Resource Management
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 12/4/24 the Bureau of Land Management posted grant opportunity L25AS00161 for FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Forest and Woodlands Resource Management with funding of $3.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.233 Forest and Woodlands Resource Management.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 4, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 3, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Open from December 4, 2024 through February 3, 2025 **Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.
Last Updated
Dec. 4, 2024, 11:25 a.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
Sept. 30, 2030

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
City or township governments
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
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). Applicant’s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$300,000
Floor
$50,000
Estimated Program Funding
$3,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Land Management
Contact Email
eaellison@blm.gov
Contact Phone
(303) 202-3865

Documents

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