FOA WY L25AS00192 Good Neighbor Authority GNA.pdf

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Bureau of Land Management for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Wyoming Good Neighbor Authority program, with funding opportunity number L25AS00192. The program aims to facilitate partnerships for forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration projects with a total funding amount of $5,350,000, offering approximately 18 awards ranging from $10,000 to $5,350,000 each.

The opportunity is open to state governments, county governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal organizations, with applications due by February 17, 2025. Key project areas include noxious weed treatment, fuels management, community assistance, forest management, rangeland restoration, wildlife habitat connectivity, and riparian restoration. The anticipated project period runs from May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030. The program requires no cost sharing and will be administered through cooperative agreements with substantial BLM involvement. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov and include standard forms like SF-424, SF-424A for non-construction projects, and other required documentation. Merit review criteria focus on public benefit, technical approach, applicant qualifications, and resource leveraging capabilities.