FY25 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program- Bureau wide
ID: 359788Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$10K - $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/359788
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity through the Fiscal Year 2025 Wildlife Resource Management Program, with a total of $10 million available for cooperative agreements aimed at enhancing wildlife habitats and managing wildlife resources on public lands. This initiative seeks to support activities such as wildlife reintroduction, habitat conservation, and educational programs, with eligible applicants including private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and non-profit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. The program emphasizes significant federal involvement and requires applications to be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by July 23, 2025, with awards ranging from $10,000 to $1.5 million anticipated to be distributed over a project period from September 1, 2025, to August 30, 2030. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Chanda Brown at chandabrown@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    chandabrown@blm.gov
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00308.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the Fiscal Year 2025 Wildlife Resource Management Program funding opportunity, offering $10 million for up to 90 awards, with ceiling amounts of $1.5 million and floor amounts of $10,000. This initiative seeks to enhance wildlife habitats, reintroduce species, conduct wildlife research, and support habitat management. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations, while individuals and for-profit entities are excluded. Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov by July 23, 2025, following a defined format that includes specific content guidelines. There are no cost-sharing requirements, and the program emphasizes substantial federal involvement through cooperative agreements. Review processes will focus on eligibility, merit, and potential risks, ensuring proposals align with BLM priorities and meet organizational competence standards. The anticipated project period extends from September 1, 2025, to August 30, 2030, marking a significant investment in conserving wildlife and their habitats on public lands.
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