Opportunity Information: Apply for L24AS00149
The FY24 Bureau of Land Management Nevada (BLM NV) Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L24AS00149) is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the Bureau of Land Management. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the funded work (for example, coordinating planning, providing technical input, or collaborating on implementation) rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation. The program falls under the Natural Resources activity category and is tied to CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.017. The stated focus is on projects that support conservation, recreation, and development priorities on public lands in Eastern Nevada, aligning with BLM land stewardship and public access goals.
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit sectors and certain education and tribal entities. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; 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; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education). Individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible to apply under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), which is an important screening point for potential applicants.
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 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 specific framework, and this particular funding opportunity is not the vehicle for those intern or youth crew arrangements. If an organization is a qualified youth conservation corps or is seeking to develop youth/internship-style projects under the Public Lands Corps concept, the notice directs those applicants to a different funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, titled "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands." In practical terms, applicants should design proposals for this Eastern Nevada program around conservation and recreation/development outcomes without relying on Public Lands Corps intern/crew hiring as the core delivery mechanism.
The opportunity’s original closing date was January 11, 2024. The award ceiling is listed at $500,000 per award, indicating the maximum amount BLM anticipates providing for a single project under this NOFO. While the number of expected awards is not provided in the source data, the ceiling suggests BLM may fund a mix of mid-sized projects, potentially depending on available appropriations and the competitiveness and readiness of proposals submitted. The posting was created on November 3, 2023, which frames the timeline BLM used for solicitation and review.
Overall, this NOFO is best suited for government entities, qualifying nonprofits, tribes/tribal organizations, and higher education institutions that can partner with BLM on on-the-ground conservation, recreation infrastructure, resource stewardship, and related development work in Eastern Nevada, and that can carry out the project without structuring it around Public Lands Corps intern or crew hiring.Apply for L24AS00149
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT NEVADA (NV) Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.017.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-11-03.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-01-11. (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 $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: 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 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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FY24 BLM Nevada Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development (L24AS00149) FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY24 Bureau of Land Management Nevada (BLM NV) Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L24AS00149). It is a discretionary federal funding program administered by the Bureau of Land Management.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement. In general, that means BLM expects substantial involvement in the funded work, such as coordinating planning, providing technical input, or collaborating on implementation, rather than simply issuing funding with minimal federal participation.
What is the main purpose or focus of the program?
The stated focus is on projects that support conservation, recreation, and development priorities on public lands in Eastern Nevada. The program is intended to align with BLM land stewardship and public access goals.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Natural Resources activity category.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing associated with this opportunity is 15.017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit sectors and certain education and tribal entities. Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- 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)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (not institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (not institutions of higher education)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly not eligible to apply under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible to apply under this NOFO.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award amount)?
The award ceiling is listed at $500,000 per award, meaning this is the maximum amount BLM anticipates providing for a single project under this NOFO.
How many awards will be made?
The expected number of awards is not provided in the available information for this opportunity.
What was the application deadline?
The original closing date was January 11, 2024.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting was created on November 3, 2023.
Does this NOFO support Public Lands Corps intern or youth crew hiring?
No. A key restriction is that this NOFO does not support projects that involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
Why are Public Lands Corps intern/crew projects not allowed under this opportunity?
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 specific framework, and this funding opportunity is not the vehicle for those arrangements.
If we want to run a youth conservation corps or internship-style project, where should we apply?
The notice directs organizations seeking Public Lands Corps-style youth or intern projects to a different funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, titled "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
Can a project still include youth or interns in some form?
The only restriction stated in the provided information is that this NOFO does not support projects that involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The provided information does not specify whether other youth or internship arrangements (outside the Public Lands Corps framework) are allowable.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for this opportunity?
Based on the stated focus, this opportunity is best suited for projects supporting conservation, recreation infrastructure, resource stewardship, and related development work on public lands in Eastern Nevada, in a way that aligns with BLM land stewardship and public access goals.
Does BLM expect to participate in the project after award?
Yes. Because this is a cooperative agreement, BLM generally expects substantial involvement, such as coordination of planning, technical input, or collaboration during implementation.
What geographic area does this program target?
The stated focus is Eastern Nevada, specifically projects tied to conservation, recreation, and development priorities on public lands in that region.
Is this opportunity competitive?
The information provided describes it as a discretionary federal funding program, which typically means awards are made through a competitive process. The provided information does not include additional details about the selection process.
What is the main screening issue applicants should check before investing time in an application?
Two major screening points from the provided information are (1) applicant eligibility is limited to specific public, nonprofit, education, and tribal entities (individuals and for-profits are not eligible), and (2) proposals should not be built around hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 for delivery.
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