Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development

This program advances the Department of the Interior's role as stewards of the public lands by cultivating community-based conservation and partnerships. This program provides support and guidance for carrying out the expenditure of appropriated fund

The program will focus funded partnerships on key activities in support of the Department of the Interior's priorities, where there is clear alignment of Bureau priorities, as well as partner goals working within Nevada's public laws governing the expenditure of revenue generated through public lands sales. The primary purposes of this program are to carry out the protection and management of unique archeological resources, providing for recreation improvements on certain trails and wilderness areas and improving the habitat for threatened, endangered or at risk species in eastern Nevada.

State, Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Other public institution/organization, Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Private nonprofit institution/organization, Native American Organizations as described above.

Projects are used to benefit lands and resources in Nevada's Lincoln and White Pine Counties. Financial assistance can be used for assisting the BLM with the inventory, evaluation, protection and management of unique archeological resources; the management, protection and/or upgrade of recreational resources and related facilities, providing related public contact/education opportunities; and the conservation of threatened, endangered or at risk species.

No specific restrictions for most projects, however, most projects are awarded for a five-year period and funded on a year-by-year basis and funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Frequency of recipient payments will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award

For more information and local requirements, cooperative project proposals should be coordinated with the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office. Required to coordinate with the BLM Field Office if National Environmental Policy Act is required.

First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the NOFO posted on www.grants.gov, screening may include, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are met; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. B. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each NOFO posted on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations, the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory or other requirements.

All applications will be initially screened for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program NOFO. Applications passing this screening process will be forwarded for review by the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the NOFO. State and District Office level and funding recommendations are made through the State's annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director and BLM Leadership.

Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available in the NOFO posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the NOFO. Most awards are anticipated within 120 days or less after the announcement closes.

Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Land Management will provide all applicants with information on why their proposal was not selected for award.