Opportunity Information: Apply for L23AS00295
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska IIJA Invasive and Noxious Plant Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00295) is a discretionary federal grant program focused on preventing, controlling, and managing invasive and noxious plant species on lands and waters connected to BLM management responsibilities in Alaska. The work supported under this notice is aimed at protecting native ecosystems and habitat, reducing the spread of harmful weeds and invasive plants, and supporting broader natural resource stewardship goals that align with BLM priorities and, as indicated by the title, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) emphasis on on-the-ground conservation and resilience work. The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the assistance listing (CFDA/Assistance Listing) tied to the program is 15.230.
Awards under this opportunity are made as cooperative agreements rather than simple grants. In practical terms, that typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination on planning, prioritization of treatment areas, technical input, data standards, or joint monitoring and reporting. The posted award ceiling is $200,000, meaning individual awards are not expected to exceed that amount. The original closing date listed for applications was May 9, 2023, and the notice indicates expected awards will be made, though the exact number is not specified in the provided summary.
Eligibility is limited to a broad set of public and nonprofit institutions and certain educational entities. Eligible applicants include 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 tribal governments; tribal organizations that are not federally recognized as governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where applicable). Individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to apply.
A key restriction in this notice is that it does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice explains 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 this particular NOFO is not the correct vehicle for those types of youth intern/crew projects. As a result, youth-focused conservation corps proposals that rely on that hiring authority are directed instead to a separate funding announcement: NOFO 15.243, titled BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. In other words, applicants should not structure their invasive plant management proposal around Public Lands Corps hiring of interns or crews under this funding opportunity, and organizations that want to propose youth corps-style staffing should use the specifically designated youth conservation NOFO.
Overall, the opportunity is designed for governmental, tribal, nonprofit, housing authority, and higher education partners that can carry out invasive and noxious plant management work in coordination with BLM Alaska. The most important takeaways for prospective applicants are the cooperative agreement structure (implying BLM involvement), the $200,000 ceiling, the clear exclusion of individuals and for-profit entities, and the explicit redirection of Public Lands Corps intern/crew concepts to the separate BLM youth conservation funding opportunity.Apply for L23AS00295
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Bureau of Land Management Alaska IIJA Invasive and Noxious Plant Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.230.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-03-10.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-05-09. (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: BLM Alaska IIJA Invasive and Noxious Plant Management (L23AS00295)
What is this funding opportunity?
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Alaska IIJA Invasive and Noxious Plant Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00295) is a discretionary federal assistance program that supports work to prevent, control, and manage invasive and noxious plant species in Alaska in areas connected to BLM management responsibilities.
What is the main goal of the program?
The work is intended to protect native ecosystems and habitat, reduce the spread of harmful weeds and invasive plants, and support broader natural resource stewardship goals that align with BLM priorities and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) focus on on-the-ground conservation and resilience work.
What types of activities does the program focus on?
Based on the notice summary, the program focuses on invasive and noxious plant management activities, including prevention, control, and management efforts. The emphasis is on actions that help stop spread and protect native ecosystems and habitat.
What geographic area does this opportunity cover?
This opportunity is specific to Alaska and supports invasive and noxious plant work on lands and waters connected to BLM management responsibilities in Alaska.
What is the funding activity category and Assistance Listing number?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources. The program is tied to Assistance Listing (CFDA/Assistance Listing) 15.230.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
Awards under this opportunity are made as cooperative agreements rather than simple grants.
What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
In practical terms, a cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project. The notice summary indicates this may include coordination on planning, prioritization of treatment areas, technical input, data standards, and/or joint monitoring and reporting.
What is the maximum award amount?
The posted award ceiling is $200,000, meaning individual awards are not expected to exceed $200,000.
How many awards will be made?
The provided summary indicates that awards are expected to be made, but it does not specify the number of awards.
When was the application closing date?
The original closing date listed for applications was May 9, 2023.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to a broad set of public and nonprofit institutions and certain educational 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 tribal governments
- Tribal organizations that are not federally recognized as governments
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where applicable)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where applicable)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible to apply under this opportunity.
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible to apply under this opportunity.
Can a youth conservation corps proposal be funded through this NOFO?
Not if the proposal relies on hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice includes a key restriction that this opportunity does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act framework.
What is the restriction related to the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993?
This notice does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II). The summary explains that the Public Lands Corps Act is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under that framework, and this NOFO is not the correct vehicle for those types of youth intern/crew projects.
If an organization wants to propose youth intern or crew projects, where should they apply instead?
Organizations that want to structure proposals around youth corps-style staffing under the Public Lands Corps hiring authority are directed to a separate funding announcement: NOFO 15.243, titled BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.
Does this NOFO support invasive plant work done by partners?
Yes. The opportunity is designed for governmental, tribal, nonprofit, housing authority, and higher education partners that can carry out invasive and noxious plant management work in coordination with BLM Alaska.
What are the most important takeaways for prospective applicants?
The most important points highlighted in the summary are: (1) awards are cooperative agreements with expected BLM involvement, (2) the award ceiling is $200,000, (3) individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible, and (4) Public Lands Corps intern/crew concepts should be redirected to NOFO 15.243 rather than submitted under this opportunity.
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