Opportunity Information: Apply for L23AS00312
The "IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Rangeland Resource Management" opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00312) is a discretionary federal grant program run by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement during the life of the project (for example, coordination, technical input, shared planning, or ongoing collaboration), rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The program is categorized under Natural Resources and is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.237. The opportunity was created on March 17, 2023, and the original application deadline was May 16, 2023. The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $10,000,000, signaling that this solicitation can support very large projects depending on BLM priorities, available appropriations, and the merits and scale of proposals.
As the title indicates, the focus is rangeland resource management, meaning projects are expected to support the stewardship, resilience, and sustainable management of rangeland ecosystems and associated resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands. While the posted description is brief, rangeland management in the BLM context commonly relates to vegetation and habitat condition, soil and watershed function, invasive species pressures, grazing management and monitoring, restoration and rehabilitation actions, and broader landscape-scale work that improves ecological health and climate resilience. Because it is anchored at BLM Headquarters, it may also reflect national or cross-state priorities rather than purely local, single-field-office efforts, though the specific project geography and scope would be defined in individual proposals and BLM’s program guidance.
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit/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 Native American tribal governments; other Native American 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 applying under the nonprofit category). Individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible and cannot apply for awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This restriction is important for planning partnerships, because a project team can still potentially include contractors or service providers as part of an eligible applicant’s project execution (subject to federal procurement and grant rules), but the applicant of record cannot be an individual or a for-profit entity.
A key limitation of this NOFO is that it does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice points out that the Public Lands Corps Act (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II) is the only legislative authority BLM can use to "hire" interns under that specific authority. As a result, Youth Conservation Corps and similar youth-focused internship or crew proposals are directed away from this rangeland resource management NOFO and instead must be pursued under a different, designated funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands." In practical terms, applicants should avoid building proposals that hinge on Public Lands Corps-style internship hiring mechanisms under this solicitation, and should separate youth crew/internship concepts into the correct youth-focused program if they want to pursue that approach.
Overall, this opportunity is best suited for eligible governments, tribes, universities, and nonprofit organizations that can plan and implement substantive rangeland management work in coordination with BLM, without relying on Public Lands Corps internship/crew hiring authorities under this particular NOFO. The large stated award ceiling suggests BLM is open to significant, potentially multi-partner efforts, but applicants would need to align closely with BLM’s rangeland management priorities and be prepared for the hands-on collaboration that comes with a cooperative agreement.Apply for L23AS00312
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Rangeland Resource Management" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.237.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-03-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-05-16. (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 $10,000,000.00 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: IRA Bureau of Land Management HQ Rangeland Resource Management (L23AS00312)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the "IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Rangeland Resource Management" program. It is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under Funding Opportunity Number (FON) L23AS00312.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is offered as a cooperative agreement. In a cooperative agreement, BLM typically expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as coordination, technical input, shared planning, or ongoing collaboration, rather than simply issuing funds with minimal engagement.
What is the main focus of the program?
The focus is rangeland resource management. Projects are expected to support stewardship, resilience, and sustainable management of rangeland ecosystems and related resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
What kinds of projects might fit under rangeland resource management?
While the posted description is brief, rangeland management in the BLM context commonly includes work related to vegetation and habitat condition, soil and watershed function, invasive species pressures, grazing management and monitoring, restoration and rehabilitation actions, and broader landscape-scale efforts that improve ecological health and climate resilience.
Is this opportunity considered a natural resources program?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized under Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this program?
The CFDA/Assistance Listing associated with this opportunity is 15.237.
When was this opportunity created, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was created on March 17, 2023. The original application deadline was May 16, 2023.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $10,000,000. This indicates the solicitation can support very large projects, depending on BLM priorities, available appropriations, and the merits and scale of the proposal.
Does the $10,000,000 ceiling mean every award will be that size?
No. The ceiling is the maximum listed amount and signals that large awards may be possible. Actual award sizes would depend on BLM priorities, available appropriations, and how well a proposal aligns with the program and its scale and merits.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit/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 Native American tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit category)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education when applying under the nonprofit category)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible and cannot apply under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Are for-profit organizations eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible and cannot apply for awards under this NOFO.
Can a project include contractors or service providers if the applicant is eligible?
Yes. Even though individuals and for-profit entities cannot be the applicant of record, an eligible applicant may still potentially include contractors or service providers as part of project execution, subject to federal procurement and grant rules.
Is this opportunity connected to BLM Headquarters, and does that affect project scope?
Because the opportunity is anchored at BLM Headquarters, it may reflect national or cross-state priorities rather than only local, single-field-office efforts. However, the specific project geography and scope would be defined in individual proposals and BLM program guidance.
Does this NOFO fund youth crews or internship hiring under the Public Lands Corps Act?
No. A key limitation is that this NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice states that the Public Lands Corps Act is the only legislative authority BLM can use to "hire" interns under that specific authority, and this rangeland resource management NOFO is not the mechanism for that.
Where should Youth Conservation Corps or similar youth internship/crew proposals be submitted instead?
Youth-focused internship or crew concepts (including Youth Conservation Corps-style proposals) should be pursued under a different, designated opportunity: NOFO 15.243, "BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands."
Can a rangeland proposal include youth engagement at all?
The information provided emphasizes that this NOFO does not support hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps authority, and directs youth crew/internship proposals to NOFO 15.243. Applicants should avoid building a proposal that hinges on Public Lands Corps-style internship or crew hiring mechanisms under this solicitation.
What does BLM "substantial involvement" typically look like in a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, substantial involvement can include coordination, technical input, shared planning, and ongoing collaboration between BLM and the recipient throughout the project.
What kinds of applicants are this opportunity best suited for?
This opportunity is best suited for eligible governments, tribes, universities, and nonprofit organizations that can plan and implement substantive rangeland management work in coordination with BLM, without relying on Public Lands Corps internship/crew hiring authorities under this specific NOFO.
Is the program tied to BLM-managed lands?
Yes. Projects are expected to support rangeland ecosystems and associated resources on or connected to BLM-managed lands.
What should applicants keep in mind when designing a proposal for this NOFO?
Based on the information provided, applicants should (1) ensure they meet the eligibility requirements, (2) align the project with BLM rangeland management priorities, (3) be prepared for hands-on collaboration consistent with a cooperative agreement, and (4) avoid proposals that depend on Public Lands Corps internship/crew hiring authorities under this solicitation (instead using NOFO 15.243 for those concepts).
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