Opportunity Information: Apply for L23AS00172
The FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Aquatic Resource Management opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00172) is a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, focused on aquatic resource management work within the BLM Eastern States jurisdiction. The assistance is offered through a cooperative agreement, which generally means the BLM expects to be substantially involved in the project during planning and/or execution rather than simply issuing a hands-off grant. The program aligns with natural resources work (CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.244) and is tied to FY23 funding under the broader infrastructure investments context referenced by IIJA.
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit entities and certain education and tribal partners. 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 tribal governments; other tribal organizations; 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 when that distinction applies). Individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible and cannot apply for awards under this notice of funding opportunity.
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 clarifies 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 authority, and that this aquatic resources NOFO is not the vehicle for those types of internship/crew arrangements. As a result, entities that want to propose youth internship or conservation crew projects are directed away from this funding and toward a different opportunity: NOFO 15.243, titled BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands, which is the appropriate pathway for eligible Youth Conservation Corps-style efforts.
In terms of funding scale and timing, the posted award ceiling is $50,000 per award. The opportunity was created on January 23, 2023, and the original application closing date was March 24, 2023. The listing indicates it is a competitive discretionary opportunity, but the source data provided does not specify a minimum award size, cost share requirements, or the number of expected awards beyond the placeholder field shown. Applicants considering similar future BLM aquatic resources announcements should be prepared for the cooperative agreement format, ensure their organizational eligibility aligns with the categories listed, and avoid proposing intern/crew hiring structures that fall under the Public Lands Corps framework unless they are applying through the separate youth-focused NOFO designed for that purpose.Apply for L23AS00172
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Eastern States (ES) Aquatic Resource Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.244.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-23.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-24. (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 $50,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the FY23 IIJA BLM Eastern States Aquatic Resource Management opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on aquatic resource management work within the BLM Eastern States (ES) jurisdiction. The opportunity is associated with FY23 funding and references the broader infrastructure investment context tied to IIJA.
2. What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L23AS00172.
3. What type of funding instrument is being offered (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The assistance is offered through a cooperative agreement. In general, this means BLM expects to be substantially involved in the project during planning and/or execution, rather than issuing a hands-off grant.
4. What federal program listing or Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
The program aligns with natural resources work under CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.244.
5. Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. The listing describes it as a competitive discretionary funding opportunity.
6. What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The posted award ceiling is $50,000 per award.
7. Is there a minimum award amount?
The source information provided does not specify a minimum award size.
8. Are cost share or matching funds required?
The source information provided does not specify any cost share or match requirement.
9. How many awards will be made?
The source information provided does not specify the number of expected awards beyond a placeholder field.
10. When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on January 23, 2023.
11. What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date was March 24, 2023.
12. Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit entities and certain education and tribal partners. 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
- Other tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education where that distinction applies)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (and not an institution of higher education where that distinction applies)
13. Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible under this notice of funding opportunity.
14. Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible and cannot apply for awards under this notice.
15. What kinds of projects are supported under this opportunity?
The opportunity is focused on aquatic resource management work within the BLM Eastern States jurisdiction. The information provided does not further define specific project types beyond that focus area.
16. Does this NOFO fund intern hiring or conservation crews through the Public Lands Corps Act?
No. A key restriction is that this notice does not support projects involving hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
17. Why are Public Lands Corps intern/crew projects not allowed under this NOFO?
The notice clarifies 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 authority, and this aquatic resources NOFO is not the vehicle for those internship/crew arrangements.
18. Where should applicants look if they want to propose youth internship or conservation crew projects?
Applicants looking to propose Youth Conservation Corps-style internship or crew efforts are directed to a different opportunity: NOFO 15.243, titled "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
19. What geographic or administrative area does this opportunity cover?
The work is within the BLM Eastern States (ES) jurisdiction, based on the information provided.
20. What should applicants keep in mind when planning a proposal for this program?
Based on the information provided: expect a cooperative agreement format with substantial BLM involvement, confirm the applicant organization fits one of the eligible categories, and avoid proposing intern/crew hiring structures under the Public Lands Corps framework unless applying through the separate youth-focused NOFO (15.243).
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