DOI Bureau of Land Management Idaho Opens Multiple FY25 IIJA/IRA Funding Opportunities
Submission deadline for full applications is 5:00 PM (EST), February 3, 2025.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is accepting applications)
Opportunity:
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Aquatic Resource Management
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Forest and Woodlands Resource Management
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Rangeland Resource Management
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Recreation and Visitor Services
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Threatened and Endangered Species Program
FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
Overview and Eligible Uses:
Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management: The program leverages resources to enhance knowledge, repatriate Native American cultural items, and foster partnerships to improve access and education. It focuses on stabilizing at-risk sites, training future practitioners, managing cultural data, preserving collections, and expanding public access. The program also prioritizes tribal consultation, outreach to promote conservation, and developing historic sites for educational and cultural enrichment.
Aquatic Resource Management: The program prioritizes ensuring sufficient water resources to sustain vibrant wetlands, riparian zones, and aquatic ecosystems. Efforts focus on revitalizing degraded water systems and habitats through methods that enhance natural processes and improve overall ecosystem health. Additionally, it advances tools and methodologies for informed decision-making, utilizing detailed assessments and monitoring to safeguard high-value habitats and strategically address areas in need of restoration.
Forest and Woodlands Resource Management: The program aims to improve the health and sustainability of forests and woodlands on public lands by addressing fire resilience, pest and disease recovery, habitat conservation, and sustainable forest management. Efforts include a range of activities, from tree planting and vegetation management to fuels reduction and habitat restoration. By implementing restoration practices rooted in science, the program seeks to enhance ecosystem resilience and promote the productive use of resources like biomass for bioenergy, while achieving broader land management objectives.
Rangeland Resource Management: The program emphasizes maintaining and improving the health of soil and vegetation through detailed evaluations, assessments, and monitoring. By analyzing collected data, the program works to meet land health standards while addressing broad national concerns that extend across state lines. Key objectives include restoring rangelands to address climate change, increasing carbon sequestration, and creating landscapes that are resilient for future generations. Activities involve ecological initiatives such as soil mapping and developing site descriptions, along with engaging communities through education, mentoring, and training programs.
Recreation and Visitor Services: The initiative aims to connect with youth, tribal communities, underserved populations, and those with limited access to nature, fostering a stronger connection to public lands and promoting stewardship. It focuses on enhancing outdoor recreation while improving climate resilience across public lands. By eliminating obstacles to recreation, the program strives to provide equitable access, expand opportunities, and ensure a sustainable and engaging experience through up-to-date visitor resources available both online and in person.
Threatened and Endangered Species Program: The program emphasizes taking active steps to conserve and recover BLM special status species by implementing measures that have a tangible impact on their populations and habitats. Efforts include collecting reliable data on species distribution and abundance to identify threats and guide recovery strategies. Public outreach is also a critical component, aiming to increase awareness and understanding of these species and their importance to ecosystem health.
Invasive and Noxious Plant Management: The program aims to tackle the issue of noxious weeds and invasive plant species by focusing on prevention, early detection, and effective eradication. It emphasizes public engagement through the creation of educational materials to raise awareness and encourage community involvement in identifying and controlling the spread of invasive plants. Additionally, the program supports the development of advanced techniques and modeling tools to improve the accuracy of detection and mapping, enabling more efficient management and mitigation efforts.
Amount:
Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management anticipates 2 awards, ranging from $10,000 to $18,000 for an estimated total funding of $18,000.
Aquatic Resource Management anticipates 4 awards, ranging from $15,000 to $100,000 for an estimated total funding of $200,000.
Forest and Woodlands Resource Management anticipates 2 awards, ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for an estimated total funding of $50,000.
Rangeland Resource Management anticipates 1 award for $20,000.
Recreation and Visitor Services anticipates 5 awards, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for an estimated total funding of $200,000.
Threatened and Endangered Species Program anticipates 2 awards, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for an estimated total funding of $150,000.
Invasive and Noxious Plant Management anticipates 5 awards, ranging from $30,000 to $250,000 for an estimated total funding of $500,000.
Award Type: Cooperative Agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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 without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Key Dates: Submission deadline for full application is 5:00 PM (EST), February 3, 2025.
Key Links:
Grants.gov opportunity for Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management
Grants.gov opportunity for Aquatic Resource Management
Grants.gov opportunity for Forest and Woodlands Resource Management
Grants.gov opportunity for Rangeland Resource Management
Grants.gov opportunity for Recreation and Visitor Services
Grants.gov opportunity for Threatened and Endangered Species Program
Grants.gov opportunity for Invasive and Noxious Plant Management
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