FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
ID: 359778Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $500K

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/359778
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program, aimed at enhancing ecosystem health by controlling invasive plant species on public lands. The program seeks to prevent, detect, inventory, control, and monitor invasive species, which pose significant threats to biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and economic interests, with a total funding amount of $3 million available for awards ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded from applying. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically through grants.gov by July 23, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Chanda Brown at chandabrown@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    chandabrown@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is releasing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY25 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Program, aimed at enhancing ecosystem health by controlling invasive plant species on public lands. A total of $3 million is available, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $500,000 and an expected 40 awards to be granted. The deadline for applications is July 23, 2025. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. The program emphasizes prevention, detection, inventory, control, and monitoring of invasive species, which pose significant threats to biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and economic interests. Grant recipients must demonstrate a clear public benefit and develop strategies in line with established regulations, including the Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the National Environmental Policy Act. Applications will undergo a rigorous merit review process, prioritizing technical approaches and public engagement in managing invasive plants. The funding seeks to foster cooperative efforts and improve the management of natural resources effectively across jurisdictions.
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