FY 24 IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Aquatic Resource Management

Background
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering financial assistance through cooperative agreements for aquatic resource management projects. The BLM's mission includes managing public lands for multiple uses, including conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. The Aquatic Resource Program aims to support this mission by addressing the management needs of aquatic resources under the Department of the Interior's (DOI) priorities.

Grant Details
The grant opportunity requires the submission of a Project Proposal using the provided format, including sections such as Project Abstract, Statement of Need, Goals and Objectives, Technical Approach, Partner and Stakeholder Coordination and Involvement, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, Timetable or Milestones to Complete Expected Outcomes, Public Benefit and Program Interest of the BLM, Qualifications/Past Performance, Leveraging of Resources, and Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement. The proposal should outline the resource and management need for the project, describe goals and objectives, detail the technical approach to be used, provide a plan for project monitoring and evaluation, demonstrate how the project benefits the public and BLM, list key personnel qualifications and past performance, show how funds or resources will be leveraged with other sources, and address any overlap or duplication with other federally funded projects.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants must submit a Project Proposal using the specified format. The proposal should align with the BLM's mission and Aquatic Resource Program objectives. Additionally, applicants are required to demonstrate qualifications and past performance related to similar projects.

Period of Performance
The estimated period of performance for the proposed project must be clearly stated in the Project Proposal. The specific duration will depend on the nature and scope of the project.

Grant Value
Successful applicants may receive financial assistance through cooperative agreements for their aquatic resource management projects.

Place of Performance
The proposed project location should be included in the Project Proposal. Applicants are required to specify BLM District/Field Office and BLM POC as applicable.