NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Rangeland Resource Management
ID: 357878Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357878
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity titled "NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Rangeland Resource Management," with an estimated total funding of $1.5 million and a maximum award of $1 million per project. This grant aims to support projects that focus on conserving rangelands, restoring landscapes, and gathering data for adaptive land management, particularly in the context of combating climate change and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and certain nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded from applying. Applications will be accepted from December 23, 2024, to February 26, 2025, with no cost-sharing requirement, and interested parties can contact Sheri Dowley at sdowley@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    sdowley@blm.gov
    Files
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    L25AS00198.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity, numbered L25AS00198, through the Rangeland Resource Management program in New Mexico with an estimated total of $1.5 million and a maximum award of $1 million per project. Applications are open from December 23, 2024, to February 26, 2025, with no cost-sharing requirement. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations. Exclusions apply to individuals and for-profit entities. Funded projects aim to conserve rangelands, restore landscapes, and gather data for adaptive land management. The initiative aligns with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, focusing on combating climate change, managing invasive species, and enhancing ecosystem resilience. Projects must demonstrate public benefits and national relevance, fostering collaboration across states. Applications must adhere to comprehensive guidelines, including registration on SAM.gov and Grants.gov, submission of specific documents, and narrative detailing project objectives, methods, and budget justification. A merit review process will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, technical approaches, public benefits, and budget appropriateness. Award notices will be communicated electronically, with funding anticipated to support projects from FY2025 to FY2030, reflecting the BLM's commitment to sustainable land management and restoration goals.
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