Opportunity Information: Apply for L24AS00113
The FY24 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Title II funding opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the Department of the Interior through BLM. The program is offered under Funding Opportunity Number L24AS00113 and is intended to support natural resource-related work consistent with Secure Rural Schools Title II purposes. Awards are issued as cooperative agreements, which typically means BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on planning, implementation oversight, compliance, or technical input), rather than a hands-off grant structure.
This opportunity falls under the Natural Resources funding activity category and is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing 15.234. While the notice is branded for Oregon/Washington (ORWA), the framing indicates it is tied to BLM’s work in those states and the Secure Rural Schools Title II framework, which is commonly used to fund projects that benefit federal lands and adjacent communities in ways that align with local SRS Title II resource advisory committee priorities and statutory intent. In practical terms, Title II projects frequently relate to improving forest and watershed health, reducing wildfire risk, maintaining or improving habitat, restoring streams or riparian areas, addressing noxious weeds, improving or maintaining recreation infrastructure, or completing planning and implementation activities that support sustainable natural resource conditions on or connected to federal lands. The specific allowable project types and geographic focus are governed by the NOFO and any state or district-level priorities within ORWA.
A broad range of applicants are eligible. Eligible applicant types include state, county, and city/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 tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; and nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where noted). The notice also states explicitly that for-profit organizations are not ineligible to apply under this NOFO, meaning businesses may submit applications as well, assuming they can meet all program requirements and demonstrate how their proposal fulfills Title II objectives and any ORWA-specific criteria.
The award ceiling listed for this opportunity is $250,000, indicating BLM does not expect to fund individual projects above that amount under this announcement. The posting does not specify the number of expected awards in the provided data extract, which suggests the total number of projects selected may depend on available funding, project quality, and alignment with program priorities. The original application closing date is April 2, 2024, and the opportunity record was created January 25, 2024, which situates it as a time-limited competitive or merit-based process typical of discretionary funding announcements.
In short, this NOFO provides a path for public agencies, tribes, nonprofits, educational institutions, and potentially for-profit entities to partner with BLM in Oregon and Washington on SRS Title II natural resource projects through cooperative agreements, with projects capped at $250,000 per award and applications due by early April 2024.Apply for L24AS00113
- The Bureau of Land Management in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY24 Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Secure Rural Schools Title II" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.234.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-01-25.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-02. (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 $250,000.00 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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FY24 BLM ORWA Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Title II - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the FY24 Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Title II discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior through BLM.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is L24AS00113.
What type of funding mechanism will be used for awards?
Awards are issued as cooperative agreements, not standard grants.
What does it mean that awards are cooperative agreements?
A cooperative agreement typically means BLM expects substantial involvement during the project period. Examples noted include coordination on planning, implementation oversight, compliance, and/or technical input. This is generally more hands-on than a purely pass-through grant.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The opportunity is intended to support natural resource-related work that is consistent with Secure Rural Schools Title II purposes.
What funding activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA/Assistance Listing number for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA/Assistance Listing is 15.234.
Is this opportunity specific to Oregon and Washington?
It is branded for Oregon/Washington (ORWA) and is tied to BLM work in those states under the Secure Rural Schools Title II framework. The specific geographic focus is governed by the NOFO and any state- or district-level priorities within ORWA.
What kinds of projects are typically funded under SRS Title II?
Based on the description provided, Title II projects frequently relate to:
- Improving forest health
- Improving watershed health
- Reducing wildfire risk
- Maintaining or improving habitat
- Restoring streams or riparian areas
- Addressing noxious weeds
- Improving or maintaining recreation infrastructure
- Planning and implementation activities that support sustainable natural resource conditions on or connected to federal lands
The allowable project types and geographic priorities are ultimately governed by the NOFO and ORWA-specific priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
The notice indicates a broad range of eligible applicants, including:
- 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 tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where noted)
- Nonprofit organizations without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education where noted)
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The notice explicitly states that for-profit organizations are not ineligible to apply under this NOFO. Businesses may submit applications if they can meet program requirements and demonstrate that their proposal fulfills Title II objectives and any ORWA-specific criteria.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $250,000. BLM does not expect to fund individual projects above that amount under this announcement.
Is the number of awards known?
The provided information does not specify the expected number of awards. The number of projects selected may depend on available funding, project quality, and alignment with program priorities.
When is the application due?
The application closing date listed is April 2, 2024.
When was the opportunity posted/created?
The opportunity record was created on January 25, 2024.
Is this competitive funding?
The description characterizes it as a time-limited discretionary opportunity with a competitive or merit-based process typical of discretionary funding announcements.
Who administers this program?
The program is administered by the Department of the Interior through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
What is the basic idea of how projects relate to federal lands and communities?
The framing indicates projects are commonly used to benefit federal lands and adjacent communities, aligning with Secure Rural Schools Title II intent and, in many cases, local resource advisory committee priorities.
Does BLM have an active role during the project?
Yes. Because awards are cooperative agreements, BLM generally expects substantial involvement during the project period (for example, coordination on planning, implementation oversight, compliance, or technical input).
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