OpportunityTitle: BLM Idaho Threatened and Endangered Species
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 BLM&apos;s Threatened and Endangered Species Program works to conserve and recover federally-listed and Bureau sensitive animal and plant species and their habitat on public lands. The program also shares cooperative responsibility with other BLM programs and partners for conservation of non-listed rare species with a goal of avoiding the need to list them in the future. The BLM manages habitat for over 430 wildlife, fish, and plant species listed as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and at least 15 species identified as candidates for listing. In many cases, BLM managed public lands offer the best hope for recovery of rare or listed plant and animal species and many occur only on BLM managed lands.BLM Idaho has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist with the conservation of various species, to include federally-listed, candidate and Bureau sensitive species. Conservation includes, but is not limited to, gaining knowledge about species and their habitats, providing for protection or management of species and their habitats, augmenting species, restoring, and enhancing rare species habitat. This program is in support of creating a conservation stewardship legacy second to only Teddy Roosevelt by providing an opportunity to strengthen state and local partnerships, implement priority species and habitat monitoring, support restoration activities that enhance habitat connectivity and resiliency, and enhances opportunities for volunteer service and youth engagement on public lands.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: kdeltoro@blm.gov
GrantorContactText: Grants Management Officer Karina Del Toro (208) 373-3881 &lt;br/&gt;kdeltoro@blm.gov