FY 2025 Bureau of Land Management National Conservation Lands - Management Studies Support Program
ID: 357329Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $40K

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/357329
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering the FY 2025 National Conservation Lands Management Studies Support Program, aimed at funding projects that enhance the understanding of resources on BLM-managed lands. This program seeks to foster partnerships with state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and non-profits to conduct research that informs management strategies, particularly in areas such as climate change and conservation values. With an estimated total funding of $350,000, the BLM anticipates making nine awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000, with proposals due by January 31, 2025. Interested applicants can contact Irene Sattler at isattler@blm.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    isattler@blm.gov
    Files
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announces the FY 2025 National Conservation Lands Management Studies Support Program, seeking to fund projects that enhance understanding of BLM-managed lands. With an estimated total funding of $350,000, the program anticipates making nine awards, each between $5,000 and $40,000. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits, excluding for-profit entities. The initiative emphasizes partnerships for conducting research that informs management strategies, focusing on areas such as climate change, conservation values, and co-stewardship with tribal entities. Projects must be relevant to specific management questions, engage community involvement, and aim for tangible public benefits. Proposals are due by January 31, 2025, with expectations for substantial BLM involvement in funded projects. A clear evaluation and merit review process based on project significance, technical merit, and public benefit will be employed. This funding opportunity aligns with broader federal priorities, such as climate resilience, and supports innovative approaches to resource management, making it a critical mechanism for advancing conservation efforts on public lands.
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