Opportunity Information: Apply for L21AS00531
The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Invasive and Noxious Management" (Funding Opportunity Number L21AS00531). The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means recipients should expect substantial involvement or collaboration with BLM during the project period rather than operating entirely independently. The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 15.230. As the title indicates, the focus is on invasive and noxious management work that supports BLM land management priorities, generally tied to preventing, controlling, or otherwise addressing invasive and noxious plant issues on public lands.
Eligibility is limited to governmental, educational, tribal, and nonprofit entities. Specifically, 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; Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). Two categories are explicitly not allowed to apply: individuals and for-profit organizations. In other words, the opportunity is structured for public-purpose entities and mission-driven organizations rather than private commercial firms or personal applicants.
A major restriction in this notice is that it does not support entities that are proposing to hire interns or field crews under this funding. The notice emphasizes that 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, and that youth or conservation corps-style projects must be pursued under a different, specific funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands." Practically, that means an applicant should not build their project around staffing models that resemble youth crews, intern programs, or similar hiring arrangements under this particular NOFO. Organizations that are eligible youth conservation corps should route those kinds of proposals to the dedicated youth conservation opportunity instead.
The original application closing date listed for this opportunity was June 29, 2021, and the opportunity was created on May 27, 2021. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $30,000. The listing does not clearly specify the number of expected awards in the provided source data, so applicants would generally need to consult the full notice for any details on anticipated award counts, period of performance, required cost share (if any), and specific project activities BLM is prioritizing.
In summary, this is a small, cooperative-agreement grant opportunity from BLM Headquarters aimed at invasive and noxious management work within the natural resources space, open to a wide range of public entities, tribal organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits, while explicitly excluding individuals and for-profit entities. It also draws a clear boundary around workforce approaches: applicants should not propose intern or crew hiring under this NOFO, and youth corps-type efforts must be pursued under the separate BLM youth conservation funding announcement (NOFO 15.243).Apply for L21AS00531
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Invasive and Noxious 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 2021-05-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-06-29. (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 $30,000.00 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: Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Invasive and Noxious Management (L21AS00531)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The discretionary funding opportunity is titled "Department of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management Headquarters Invasive and Noxious Management."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L21AS00531.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What type of award is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the recipient should expect substantial involvement from BLM during the project period. In practice, projects are generally more collaborative with the agency than a standard grant where the recipient operates more independently.
What is the program or funding activity category?
The program falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 15.230.
What is the main purpose or focus of this funding?
The focus is invasive and noxious management work that supports BLM land management priorities, generally tied to preventing, controlling, or otherwise addressing invasive and noxious plant issues on public lands.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to governmental, educational, tribal, and nonprofit entities. The eligible applicant types listed 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
- Native American tribal organizations (not federally recognized tribal governments)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
Are individuals allowed to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not allowed to apply.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly not allowed to apply.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $30,000.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 27, 2021.
What was the application closing date listed in the notice?
The original application closing date listed was June 29, 2021.
Does this notice allow projects that hire interns or field crews using this funding?
No. A major restriction is that this notice does not support entities proposing to hire interns or field crews under this funding.
Why does this notice restrict hiring interns or field crews?
The notice states that 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. As a result, intern and crew hiring models are not supported under this particular NOFO.
If an organization wants to do a youth corps or conservation corps style project, where should it apply?
Youth or conservation corps-style projects must be pursued under a different funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
Can an eligible youth conservation corps apply under this opportunity?
The notice indicates that youth conservation corps-type efforts should be routed to the dedicated youth conservation opportunity (NOFO 15.243) rather than this one, especially if the proposal is built around intern programs or crew hiring.
Does the listing specify how many awards BLM expects to make?
No. The provided source information does not clearly specify the number of expected awards.
Does the listing include details like period of performance, cost share, or specific priority activities?
Not in the provided source information. Applicants would generally need to consult the full notice for details such as period of performance, any required cost share (if any), and the specific project activities BLM is prioritizing.
Is this opportunity intended for public-purpose and mission-driven organizations?
Yes. Based on the eligibility restrictions (governmental, educational, tribal, and nonprofit entities only), it is structured for public-purpose entities and mission-driven organizations rather than private commercial firms or personal applicants.
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