FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Threatened and Endangered Species Program
ID: 357174Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

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/357174
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity for the Oregon/Washington (ORWA) Threatened and Endangered Species Program, with a total of $2 million available for projects aimed at conserving and recovering species listed under the Endangered Species Act. This initiative seeks to implement the Department of Interior's priorities by protecting biodiversity, enhancing resilience to climate change, and engaging communities in conservation efforts, particularly those that are marginalized. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, nonprofits, and tribal organizations, with no cost-sharing required. Interested parties must submit their applications electronically via Grants.gov by March 3, 2025, with an initial application deadline of January 31, 2025, and can contact Shelli Timmons at srtimmons@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    srtimmons@blm.gov
    Files
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces a funding opportunity for its Oregon/Washington Threatened and Endangered Species Program, providing up to $2 million for projects that conserve and recover species listed under the Endangered Species Act. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), numbered L25AS00082, invites applications from state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations, with a closing date of March 3, 2025. Eligible projects must align with Department of Interior priorities and aim to protect biodiversity, enhance resilience to climate change, and increase public engagement in conservation efforts. No cost-sharing is required, and funding will be distributed through cooperative agreements emphasizing significant BLM involvement in project management. Applicants must register on SAM.gov and apply via Grants.gov, following specific submission and review protocols. The program seeks to support actions that explicitly benefit BLM’s strategic goals, particularly focusing on enhancing public knowledge and involvement, conducting habitat assessments, and implementing conservation practices for special status species throughout public lands. By doing so, it aims to reduce extinction rates and engage marginalized communities in wildlife-related economic opportunities.
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