OpportunityTitle: BLM Idaho Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The following types of entities are eligible to apply for award under this NOFO. Failure to meet eligibility requirements will result in precluding the BLM from making an award. - State, local government, Native American tribal organizations - Institution of Higher Education (IHE)- Independent School District- Private Institution of Higher Education- Nonprofit Organizations with 501C3  IRS Status* (Other than IHE) - must submit proof - Nonprofit Organizations without 501C3 IRS Status* (Other than IHE)Ineligible Applicants:The following types of entities are ineligible to apply for award under this NOFO:- Individuals- For-Profit Organizations*This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to &quot;hire&quot; interns. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 - BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.
Description: The Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program was created in response to large-scale wildfires in the Western U.S. Because of a lack of native seed, in 2001 Congress directed the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to establish a native plant material program and recommended that federal and non-federal partners coordinate efforts through the Plant Conservation Alliance established in 1994 (House Report 106-914). The Plant Conservation Program provides leadership in identifying, maintaining, and restoring Western native plant communities on public lands. Public lands contain a diversity of wildlife that need habitat of native plant communities comprised of over 50 ecoregions across BLM administered lands. Each ecoregion contains native plants that have adapted to those environments. The Program will continue to work with agencies and partners to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the plant program. Into the future, the BLM would continue to work with partners to focus on more diverse forbs and grasses for restoration of wildlife habitats and rehabilitation after wildfires.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: kdeltoro@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Karina Del Toro (208) 373-3881 &lt;br/&gt;kdeltoro@blm.gov