FOA WY L25AS00179 Aquatic Resource Mgt.pdf

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Wyoming Aquatic Resource Management program, with funding opportunity number L25AS00179 and assistance listing number 15.244. The program provides $100,000 in total funding, with one expected award ranging from $5,000 to $100,000, to be distributed through a cooperative agreement with no cost sharing requirement.

The opportunity is open to state, county, and city governments, special districts, public and private higher education institutions, federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Applications are due by February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM ET, with an anticipated project period of May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030. The program focuses on protecting and restoring riparian wetlands, aquatic habitats, and water resources on public lands through activities including ecosystem restoration, water quality protection, habitat conservation, invasive species management, and climate resilience initiatives. Key requirements include SAM.gov registration, submission through Grants.gov, and various application documents including SF-424 forms, project narratives limited to 15 pages, and detailed budget information. The program advances Department of Interior priorities related to climate crisis response, environmental justice, and clean energy investments.