Opportunity Information: Apply for L24AS00114
The FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Good Neighbor Authority funding opportunity (Opportunity Number L24AS00114) is a discretionary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) program in Idaho that will make awards through cooperative agreements for natural resource-related work under the Good Neighbor Authority framework. It is tied to the broader IIJA/IRA funding environment and is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management. The assistance listing for this opportunity is CFDA 15.015, and the program is structured for projects that align with BLM land management and collaborative, cross-boundary natural resource objectives typical of Good Neighbor Authority work.
Eligibility is narrowly restricted. Only state governments, county governments, and tribal governments or tribal entities listed as eligible in the notice may apply. The notice is explicit that all other applicant types are ineligible for projects under this program, meaning nonprofits, universities (unless acting through an eligible governmental applicant), private organizations, and individuals cannot apply directly. If an applicant does not fall squarely into one of the eligible government categories, the application would not be considered.
A key limitation in this NOFO is that it does not support entities seeking to hire interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice explains 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 authority, and this Good Neighbor Authority program is not the vehicle for that type of youth or internship hiring. As a result, Youth Conservation Corps organizations that want to pursue youth crew or intern-focused work are directed instead to a different BLM funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. In practice, applicants for this Good Neighbor Authority funding should avoid proposing project designs that depend on PLC-style internship or youth crew hiring mechanisms.
The opportunity also addresses Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs). CESUs are described as partnerships designed to promote and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. The notice indicates that if a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement, and if the proposed work is consistent with CESU purposes, then indirect costs are capped. Specifically, indirect costs are limited to no more than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's federally approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicants are expected to state whether their proposal advances CESU purposes and, if it does, to identify which CESU Network should be considered as the host.
From a funding structure standpoint, awards are anticipated as cooperative agreements, which typically means BLM expects to have substantial involvement in the project (for example, coordination, technical input, or shared oversight) rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. The award ceiling is listed as $1,000,000. The original closing date for applications was April 8, 2024, and the opportunity record shows it was created January 5, 2024. While the notice excerpt does not list a total program funding amount or an exact number of awards, it does indicate expected awards will be made under this announcement.
Overall, this opportunity is best read as a targeted BLM Idaho program for eligible governmental partners to carry out natural resource work under Good Neighbor Authority via cooperative agreements, with clear guardrails on who can apply, what types of workforce or intern arrangements are not supported under this NOFO, and how indirect costs are handled when a CESU partner relationship and Master CESU agreement are involved.Apply for L24AS00114
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Idaho (ID) Good Neighbor Authority" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.015.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-05.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-08. (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 $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments).
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FAQs: FY24 IIJA/IRA BLM Idaho Good Neighbor Authority (Opportunity No. L24AS00114)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho (ID) Good Neighbor Authority funding opportunity (Opportunity Number L24AS00114). It is a discretionary BLM program that plans to make awards through cooperative agreements for natural resource-related work under the Good Neighbor Authority framework in Idaho.
Which agency is offering and administering this program?
The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing (CFDA) for this opportunity is 15.015.
What type of award will BLM make?
BLM anticipates making awards as cooperative agreements. This generally indicates BLM expects substantial involvement in the project (such as coordination, technical input, or shared oversight), rather than a hands-off, pass-through grant.
What kinds of projects are intended to be supported?
Projects are intended to support natural resource-related work aligned with BLM land management and collaborative, cross-boundary objectives typical of Good Neighbor Authority efforts, within Idaho.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the following applicant types, as described in the notice: state governments, county governments, and tribal governments or tribal entities that are listed as eligible in the notice.
Are nonprofits, universities, or private organizations eligible to apply directly?
No. The notice is explicit that all other applicant types are ineligible under this program. That includes nonprofits, universities (unless acting through an eligible governmental applicant), private organizations, and individuals.
What happens if an applicant does not fall into one of the eligible government categories?
If the applicant does not clearly fit into one of the eligible categories (state government, county government, or an eligible tribal government/tribal entity listed in the notice), the application would not be considered.
Does this NOFO support hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993?
No. This opportunity does not support entities seeking to hire interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The notice explains that the Public Lands Corps Act is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under that authority, and this Good Neighbor Authority program is not the vehicle for that type of internship or youth hiring.
Can Youth Conservation Corps organizations use this funding for youth crews or intern-focused work?
The notice indicates that Youth Conservation Corps organizations wanting youth crew or intern-focused work should pursue a different BLM funding opportunity: NOFO 15.243, BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands. Applicants under this Good Neighbor Authority opportunity should avoid project designs that depend on Public Lands Corps-style internship or youth crew hiring mechanisms.
What is the award ceiling (maximum award size)?
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $1,000,000.
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity record shows it was created on January 5, 2024. The original closing date for applications was April 8, 2024.
Is the total program funding amount or the number of awards provided?
Based on the information provided, the excerpt does not list a total program funding amount or an exact number of awards. It does indicate that expected awards will be made under this announcement.
What are CESUs, and how do they relate to this opportunity?
Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs) are partnerships designed to promote and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. The notice addresses how CESU-related proposals may be handled under this opportunity.
If a CESU partner is awarded, are there special indirect cost limitations?
Yes. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement, and if the proposed work is consistent with CESU purposes, then indirect costs are capped. Specifically, indirect costs are limited to no more than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's federally approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA).
What does an applicant need to state regarding CESU alignment?
Applicants are expected to state whether their proposal advances CESU purposes and, if it does, to identify which CESU Network should be considered as the host.
How should applicants think about project design given the guardrails in this NOFO?
Applicants should ensure (1) the applicant is an eligible government entity, (2) the project fits natural resource-related Good Neighbor Authority objectives aligned with BLM land management in Idaho, and (3) the project does not rely on Public Lands Corps Act internship or youth crew hiring mechanisms under this specific NOFO. If applying as a CESU partner under a Master CESU agreement, applicants should also account for the indirect cost cap described in the notice.
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