Opportunity Information: Apply for L23AS00217
The IIJA Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program is a discretionary federal funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00217) that supports natural resources work focused on plant conservation and restoration efforts in Wyoming under BLM management priorities. Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on methods, priorities, deliverables, or reporting), rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement. The opportunity is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.245 and was created on January 30, 2023, with an original application closing date of April 12, 2023. The stated award ceiling is $125,000.
Eligibility is limited to public and mission-driven entities rather than private commercial applicants. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/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, including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit categories). Individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to apply under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
A key restriction in this NOFO is that it does not support projects that involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The listing emphasizes 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, and as a result, youth or conservation corps-style internship/crew arrangements are not allowable under this particular funding opportunity. Organizations that are eligible Youth Conservation Corps and want to propose projects built around youth crews or interns are directed instead to a separate funding pathway: NOFO 15.243, titled BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. In practical terms, applicants to this Wyoming plant conservation and restoration program should plan work that fits the plant conservation/restoration mission without structuring the project around Public Lands Corps intern or crew hiring.
Overall, this opportunity is best suited for governmental entities, tribes, universities, and nonprofits that can carry out plant-focused conservation, restoration, and related natural resource management activities in Wyoming in collaboration with BLM, within a project budget that does not exceed $125,000, and without relying on Public Lands Corps intern/crew hiring authorities.Apply for L23AS00217
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IIJA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.245.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-04-12. (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 $125,000.00 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 BLM Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program (L23AS00217)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) called the IIJA BLM Wyoming Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program. It supports natural resources work focused on plant conservation and restoration efforts in Wyoming under BLM management priorities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L23AS00217.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement. In general, that means BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordinating on methods, priorities, deliverables, or reporting, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal engagement.
What types of projects does the program support?
The program supports plant conservation and restoration efforts in Wyoming that align with BLM management priorities. The emphasis is on plant-focused conservation, restoration, and related natural resource management activities.
Where must the work take place?
The work should be focused in Wyoming and tied to BLM management priorities for plant conservation and restoration.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.245.
What is the maximum award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $125,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and mission-driven entities. 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as long as they are not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit categories)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to apply under this NOFO.
Can a nonprofit without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, as long as they are not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit categories.
Can universities and colleges apply?
Yes. Both public/state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Can tribes apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicants.
Does this NOFO allow projects that hire interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act?
No. This NOFO does not support projects that involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. Youth or conservation corps-style internship/crew arrangements under that authority are not allowable under this particular funding opportunity.
Why are Public Lands Corps interns or crews not allowed under this opportunity?
The listing emphasizes 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, Public Lands Corps internship/crew hiring is not supported under this specific plant conservation and restoration funding opportunity.
If our project is built around youth crews or interns, is there another BLM funding option?
Yes. Organizations that are eligible Youth Conservation Corps and want to propose projects built around youth crews or interns are directed to a separate funding pathway: NOFO 15.243, titled "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
Can youth-related work be included at all under this opportunity?
The key restriction described is that projects cannot involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. Based on the information provided, applicants should avoid structuring the project around Public Lands Corps intern/crew hiring and instead focus on plant conservation and restoration activities that fit this program.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 30, 2023.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was April 12, 2023.
What kind of applicant is this opportunity best suited for?
This opportunity is best suited for governmental entities, tribes, universities, and nonprofits that can carry out plant-focused conservation, restoration, and related natural resource management activities in Wyoming, in collaboration with BLM, within a budget that does not exceed $125,000, and without relying on Public Lands Corps intern/crew hiring authorities.
What does "substantial involvement" from BLM typically mean for applicants?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, BLM may be involved in coordination on methods, priorities, deliverables, and reporting during the project period. Applicants should expect collaborative implementation rather than a hands-off grant relationship.
Does the information provided mention cost share or match requirements?
No. The information provided does not specify any cost share or match requirement.
Does the information provided list a minimum award amount or expected number of awards?
No. The information provided only states an award ceiling of $125,000 and does not list a minimum award amount or the expected number of awards.
Does the information provided describe specific allowable plant activities (for example, seed collection, invasive control, revegetation)?
No. The information provided describes the focus broadly as plant conservation and restoration efforts under BLM management priorities, but it does not list specific activity types.
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