IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Wildlife Program
ID: 353332Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$5K - $30K

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/353332
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Alaska Wildlife Program," aimed at supporting natural resource initiatives in Alaska. This cooperative agreement is specifically open to private institutions of higher education, with a funding range between $5,000 and $30,000, and a total estimated program funding of $30,000 available. The program emphasizes partnerships that promote research, assessments, and educational services related to wildlife management, while excluding individuals and for-profit organizations from eligibility. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET, and can direct inquiries to Amy Marshall at amarshall@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    amarshall@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    15.247
    15.247 Attachment A.docx
    Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx
    Attachment.bin
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