FY25 Bureau of Land Management National Conservation Lands- Management Studies Support Program
ID: 359680Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $45K

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/359680
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity through the FY25 National Conservation Lands - Management Studies Support Program, aimed at enhancing the understanding and management of BLM lands. This program seeks to foster partnerships with state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to conduct management-driven studies, community science initiatives, and tribal co-stewardship projects. With a total funding amount of $228,000, individual projects can receive between $5,000 and $45,000 through cooperative agreements, with the application process opening on June 10, 2025, and closing on August 8, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Ramon "Luis" Burgos-Candelaria at rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rburgoscandelaria@blm.gov
    Files
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    Posted
    2025-04-10.bin
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00311.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 National Conservation Lands - Management Studies Support Program, with a total funding amount of $228,000. This initiative aims to foster partnerships with various stakeholders, including state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, to enhance understanding and management of BLM lands. The program will support research projects focused on management-driven studies, community science, and tribal co-stewardship. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, tribes, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Projects will receive funding through cooperative agreements, with a range of $5,000 to $45,000 per project. The application process opens on June 10, 2025, with a submission deadline of August 8, 2025. Proposals must align with legislative priorities that guide BLM's management of public lands, protecting cultural, ecological, and scientific values. Successful studies are expected to produce actionable data to inform decision-making, demonstrate public benefits, and engage citizen science contributions. Compliance with federal requirements will be necessary, including adherence to environmental standards and cost principles. Overall, the program emphasizes collaborative conservation efforts and evidence-based resource management practices across BLM’s National Conservation Lands.
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