FY25 Bureau of Land Management Environmental Quality Protection- Bureau wide
ID: 359784Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359784
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for FY25, titled "Environmental Quality Protection - Bureau wide," aimed at addressing environmental issues related to abandoned mine lands. This initiative seeks to reclaim abandoned hardrock mine sites, mitigate health and ecological risks, and foster partnerships with various stakeholders, including state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The program emphasizes a risk-reduction approach to watershed restoration and aims to leverage collaborative efforts to improve public health and safety. A total of $3 million is available for this program, with individual project awards ranging from $50,000 to $1 million. The application period runs from June 23 to July 23, 2025, with submissions required through Grants.gov. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Ramon "Luis" Burgos-Candelaria at rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov
    Files
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00303.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity (L25AS00303) for FY25, totaling $3 million, aimed at environmental quality protection projects related to abandoned mine lands. This initiative will award up to 10 grants, with a ceiling of $1 million and a floor of $50,000 per project. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. The program's goals focus on reclaiming abandoned hardrock mine lands, reducing health and ecological risks, and establishing partnerships with various stakeholders to effectively manage abandoned mine sites. The BLM emphasizes a risk-reduction approach to watershed restoration, leveraging partnerships to mitigate hazards and improve public health and safety. The application period spans from June 23 to July 23, 2025, with submissions required through Grants.gov. The application process includes several components such as project proposals, budget narratives, and adherence to specific federal regulations. Applicants must demonstrate their capability to manage project complexities and comply with required federal standards. This funding opportunity reflects the BLM's commitment to restoring ecosystems impacted by historical mining while promoting community collaboration for environmental stewardship.
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