Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Restoration/Revegetation
 
  				The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) establishes new funds to address natural resources-related infrastructure, wildfire management and ecosystem restoration
					General information about this opportunity
					
					Last Known Status
				 
					Active
					Program Number
				 
					10.717					
Federal Agency/Office
				 
					Forest Service, Department of Agriculture					
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
				 
					C - Direct Payments For Specified Use					
					
Program Accomplishments
					Not applicable.					
Authorization
				 
					Interior and Related Appropriations Act of 1992, Public Law 102-154, Part P.L. 102-154
Cooperative Funds and Deposits Act of December 12, 1975, Public Law 94-148, 16 US Code 565a1 – a3
Wyden Amendment , Public Law 105-277, Sec 323, 16 US Code 565a-1
Good Neighbor Authority, Agriculture Act of 2014
Stewardship End Result Contracting, Public Law 108-148 §604.  16 USC 6591c.
Tribal Forest Management Demonstration Project, 25 U.S.C. 3115(b), Title 2018 Farm Bill P.L. 115-334, Section 8703
Public Land Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2005, Public Law 109-154, 16 US Code 1701					
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
					Applicant Eligibility
					Not applicable.					
Beneficiary Eligibility
					Not applicable.					
Credentials/Documentation
					The partner must maintain the original UEI provided in the System for Award Management (SAM) until receipt of final payment. This requires review and update to the information at least annually after the initial registration, and more frequently if required by changes in information. System for Award Management (SAM) means the Federal repository into which an entity must provide information required for the conduct of business as a Cooperative. Additional information about registration procedures may be found at the SAM Internet site (currently at https://www.sam.gov). Also, the partner must immediately inform the U.S. Forest Service if they or any of their principals are presently excluded, debarred, or suspended from entering into covered transactions with the Federal Government according to the terms of 2 CFR Part 180. Additionally, should the partner or any of their principals receive a transmittal letter or other official Federal notice of debarment or suspension, they shall notify the U.S. Forest Service without undue delay. This applies whether the exclusion, debarment, or suspension is voluntary or involuntary. Some parts of this program may be excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.					
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
					Pre-Application Procedure
					Preapplication coordination is not applicable.					
Application Procedure
					2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200 requirements shall apply to any agreement executed citing the Good Neighbor Authority.					
Award Procedure
					The local Forest Service program manager will work cooperatively with a cooperator on specific project details; and then both will coordinate with local grants management specialist to negotiate correct authority and instrument for project and fund obligation.					
Deadlines
					Not applicable.					
					
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
					From 30 to 60 days.					
Appeals
					Not applicable.					
Renewals
					From 30 to 60 days.					
How are proposals selected?
					Not applicable.					
How may assistance be used?
					Stewardship, Good Neighbor, Tribal Forestry Protection Agreements; water qualify and fish passage restoration; national revegetation; restore native vegetation and mitigate environmental hazards on mined lands.					
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
					Reporting
					Performance Reports: Cooperator will be required to submit quarterly performance reports					
Auditing
					Not applicable.					
Records
					Not applicable.					
Other Assistance Considerations
					Formula and Matching Requirements
					Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching is . Cooperator match contributions shall align with the statutory authority requirements, may be greater or less than 20 percent.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.					
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
					Amounts will be made available under subsection 40804 (a) for the period of fiscal years 2022 through 2026 for activities related to restoration and revegetation Reimbursable of actual costs					
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
					Regional or Local Office
					None/Not specified.					
Headquarters Office
					Chernoh Barrie
201 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20250 USA
chernoh.barrie@usda.gov
Phone: 2023657774					
Financial Information
					Account Identification
					12-1106-0-1-302					
Obligations
					(Direct Payments for Specified Use (Cooperative Agreements)) FY 22$271,000,000.00; FY 23 est $55,194,365.00; FY 24 FY 21 Estimate Not Available  - Funding for stewardship contract and agreements is fully funded in FY2022.					
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
					Not applicable/available.					
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
					Not applicable.					
Examples of Funded Projects
					Not applicable.