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NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Threatened and Endangered Species Program

ID: L25AS00201 • Type: Posted

Description

The BLM New Mexico Threatened and Endangered Species Program focuses on implementing the Department of Interior's priorities by emphasizing actions that: protect biodiversity; slow species extinction rates; increase resilience to climate change and help leverage natural climate solutions; contribute to conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by the year 2030; support State agencies to meet State wildlife population objectives; engage communities of color, low income families, and rural and indigenous communities to enhance economic opportunities related to wildlife; and use the best science and data available to make decisions. The BLM New Mexico Threatened and Endangered Species Program has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist with:Contributing to the above-described Program strategic goals.On-the-ground actions that conserve and recover federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants.Targeted inventory and monitoring to determine species status and conservation opportunities.Gaining knowledge about federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species and their habitats including, but not limited to, propagation, genetics, ecology and threats.Providing for proactive protection or management of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species and their habitats, consistent with ESA section 7a1.Augmenting federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species through translocations, seed collections, and/or propagation.Increasing program efficiencies and effectiveness in Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7a2 consultations and ESA section 7a1 conservation programs.Increasing public knowledge of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants on BLM managed lands, including with a targeted focus on communities of color, low-income families, and rural and indigenous communities.Communications including program outreach, education, and Program website updates.
Background
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico Threatened and Endangered Species Program aims to implement the Department of Interior’s priorities by focusing on actions that protect biodiversity, slow species extinction rates, and enhance resilience to climate change.

The program supports the conservation of at least 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030 and engages diverse communities to promote economic opportunities related to wildlife.

Grant Details
The grant involves collaboration with partner organizations to achieve strategic goals including: conducting on-the-ground actions for the conservation and recovery of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants; targeted inventory and monitoring for species status; gaining knowledge about species and their habitats; proactive protection or management of species consistent with ESA section 7a1; augmenting species through translocations, seed collections, or propagation; improving efficiencies in ESA consultations; increasing public knowledge about wildlife on BLM lands; and enhancing communications through outreach, education, and website updates.

Proposals must include measurable outcomes such as the number of sites monitored or protected, specimens collected, educational programs created, and interpretive opportunities established.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include organizations that can demonstrate experience in conservation activities related to threatened and endangered species.

Applicants should provide evidence of past performance in similar projects, qualifications of key personnel, and any special skills or licenses held.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will be defined within the proposals submitted but is expected to cover a timeframe that allows for effective project implementation and evaluation.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant opportunity is not specified in the provided text. However, individual grant awards will be determined based on project scope and funding availability.

Place of Performance
The grant activities will be performed in New Mexico, specifically on BLM managed lands.

Overview

Category of Funding
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Cooperative Agreement
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
On 12/19/24 the Bureau of Land Management posted grant opportunity L25AS00201 for NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Threatened and Endangered Species Program with funding of $250,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 15.246 Threatened and Endangered Species.

Timing

Posted Date
Dec. 19, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
Feb. 26, 2025, 12:00 a.m. EST Due in 9 Days
Closing Date Explanation
Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates.Open from December 19, 2024, through February 26, 2025.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.
Last Updated
Dec. 19, 2024, 12:00 p.m. EST
Version
1
Archive Date
March 31, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. 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 under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicants should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$800,000
Floor
$10,000
Estimated Program Funding
$250,000
Estimated Number of Grants
Not Listed

Contacts

Contact
Bureau of Land Management
Contact Email
Contact Phone
(303) 202-3865

Documents

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