Opportunity Information: Apply for L23AS00148
The FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality and Protection opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L23AS00148) is a discretionary federal funding program offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), focused on natural resources work tied to environmental quality and protection efforts on or benefiting BLM-managed lands in Nevada. Awards are made through cooperative agreements, which typically means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds, such as coordination, technical input, or joint project oversight. The program is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.236, and the funding is framed under FY23 and IIJA-related priorities.
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit or educational entities, not private businesses or individuals. Specifically, eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled colleges and universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized governments); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; 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 ineligible.
A key restriction in the notice is that this particular NOFO does not support projects that involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice emphasizes that the Public Lands Corps Act (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II) is the legislative authority BLM uses to "hire" interns under that specific mechanism, and that the only appropriate pathway for Youth Conservation Corps-style internship or crew-based projects is a different funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, titled BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. In practical terms, applicants should not propose intern or youth crew hiring models under this Nevada Environmental Quality and Protection announcement, and organizations whose main approach relies on youth crews should redirect those concepts to the youth-focused NOFO instead.
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $25,000, indicating this is intended for relatively small, targeted projects rather than large multi-year efforts. The posting lists an original closing date of March 31, 2023, and a creation date of January 30, 2023. While the notice does not provide details in the excerpt about the number of expected awards or specific project types, the activity category (Natural Resources) and program label (Environmental Quality and Protection) suggest projects likely revolve around on-the-ground or programmatic work that improves environmental conditions, supports compliance or stewardship objectives, or addresses localized resource concerns in Nevada within BLM's mission and authorities, implemented in collaboration with BLM through a cooperative agreement structure.Apply for L23AS00148
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality and Protection" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.236.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2023-01-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2023-03-31. (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 $25,000.00 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)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the FY23 IIJA Bureau of Land Management Nevada (NV) Environmental Quality and Protection funding opportunity. The Funding Opportunity Number (FON) is L23AS00148.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The program is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Is this a formula grant or a discretionary funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding program.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA/Assistance Listing is 15.236.
What is the main focus or purpose of this opportunity?
The opportunity focuses on natural resources work tied to environmental quality and protection efforts on or benefiting BLM-managed lands in Nevada. The activity category is Natural Resources, and the program label highlights Environmental Quality and Protection.
Does the project have to occur on BLM land?
The notice frames projects as being on BLM-managed lands in Nevada or otherwise benefiting BLM-managed lands in Nevada.
What type of award will BLM make under this opportunity?
Awards are made through cooperative agreements.
What does it mean that awards are made as cooperative agreements?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects substantial involvement in the project beyond simply issuing funds. That involvement can include coordination, technical input, or joint project oversight.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling (maximum award amount) is $25,000.
Is this funding intended for large or multi-year projects?
Based on the $25,000 award ceiling, this opportunity appears intended for relatively small, targeted projects rather than large efforts.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to public and nonprofit or educational entities. Eligible applicant types listed in the notice include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled colleges and universities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized governments)
- Public housing authorities
- Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education)
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals are explicitly ineligible.
Are for-profit businesses eligible to apply?
No. For-profit organizations are explicitly ineligible.
Does this opportunity allow projects that hire interns or youth crews?
No. This NOFO does not support projects that involve hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993.
What is the specific restriction related to the Public Lands Corps Act?
The notice states that the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993 (16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II) is the legislative authority BLM uses to "hire" interns under that mechanism, and that this Nevada Environmental Quality and Protection opportunity does not support those intern or crew hiring models.
If our project is based on Youth Conservation Corps-style internships or crews, where should we apply instead?
The notice points applicants to a different funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, titled BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. Youth crew or internship concepts should be directed there rather than under L23AS00148.
Can an organization apply if its main approach relies on youth crews?
The notice advises that organizations whose main approach relies on youth crews should redirect those concepts to the youth-focused NOFO (15.243) rather than proposing them under this Nevada Environmental Quality and Protection announcement.
When was this opportunity created and when was it originally due?
The posting lists a creation date of January 30, 2023, and an original closing date of March 31, 2023.
Is this opportunity connected to IIJA?
Yes. The opportunity is framed under FY23 and IIJA-related priorities.
Does the excerpt specify how many awards BLM expects to make?
No. The excerpt does not provide details on the number of expected awards.
Does the excerpt list specific project types that will be funded?
No specific project types are listed in the excerpt. However, the activity category (Natural Resources) and program label (Environmental Quality and Protection) indicate projects likely relate to improving environmental conditions, supporting stewardship objectives, addressing localized resource concerns in Nevada, and aligning with BLM mission and authorities, implemented in collaboration with BLM.
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