FY25 Bureau of Land Management Threatened and Endangered Species- Bureau wide
ID: 359787Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$25K - $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
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025, aimed at supporting the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species across the nation. This initiative seeks to enhance efforts in species recovery, improve data collection, and streamline permitting processes on BLM-managed lands, with a total funding amount of $4.5 million anticipated to be distributed across up to 30 awards ranging from $25,000 to $1 million. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded from participation. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov between June 23 and July 23, 2025, with successful applicants expected to collaborate closely with BLM staff throughout the project period, which is set from September 1, 2025, to August 30, 2030. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact John Labounty at jlabounty@blm.gov.

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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025 aimed at supporting the conservation and recovery of threatened and endangered species across the nation. With an estimated total funding of $4.5 million, the program anticipates distributing up to 30 awards, each ranging from $25,000 to $1 million. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. The program's goals are to enhance efforts in species recovery, improve data collection and streamline permitting processes on BLM-managed lands. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov between June 23 and July 23, 2025, with specific prioritizations outlined for various states. Successful applicants will collaborate closely with BLM staff to ensure substantial involvement in project development and implementation. The initiative emphasizes a proactive approach to conservation, aiming to reduce future regulatory burdens through effective management and public awareness efforts regarding special status species. All proposed projects must demonstrate a clear public benefit while adhering to federal guidelines and reporting requirements post-award. The anticipated project period is from September 1, 2025, to August 30, 2030.
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