Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

FY25 Bureau of Land Management National Conservation Lands- Management Studies Support Program

Bureau of Land Management
L25AS00311
Application Deadline
Aug 8, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$45,000
Total Program Funding
$228,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

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.

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education
Additional Eligibility Information

Individuals and For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. 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 "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.CESUs are partnerships with a purpose to promote, conduct, and provide research, studies, assessments, monitoring, technical assistance, and educational services. If a cooperative agreement is awarded to a CESU partner under a formally negotiated Master CESU agreement which is consistent with the CESU purpose, indirect costs are limited to a rate of no-more-than 17.5 percent of the indirect cost base recognized in the partner's Federal Agency-approved Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Applicant"s should specify if their proposal furthers the purpose of the CESU program, and if so which CESU Network should be considered as host.

Grant Documents

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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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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJun 10, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineAug 8, 2025
expiryArchive DateAug 15, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$45,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$228,000
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Bureau of Land Management(DOI-BLM)
Funding Category
Natural Resources
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

15.248

Official Sources