FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Wildlife Program
ID: 351657Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$15K - $150K

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/351657
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "FY24 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado (CO) Wildlife Program," aimed at supporting natural resource initiatives in Colorado. This cooperative agreement is specifically open to private institutions of higher education, with a total estimated program funding of $300,000, and individual awards ranging from $15,000 to $150,000. The program seeks to promote research, studies, assessments, and educational services related to wildlife management, emphasizing partnerships through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESUs). Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by 5:00 p.m. ET on February 28, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Nathan Hurr at nhurr@blm.gov.

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