FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Threatened and Endangered Species Program
ID: 351660Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $250K

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/351660
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Threatened and Endangered Species Program." This program aims to support projects that address the conservation of threatened and endangered species in Colorado, with funding available through a cooperative agreement. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are not permitted to apply. The total estimated funding for this program is $350,000, with awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on March 4, 2024, and interested parties can contact Nathan Hurr at nhurr@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    nhurr@blm.gov
    Files
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