FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management
ID: 357522Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $500K

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/357522
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a funding opportunity titled "FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management," aimed at enhancing the management of cultural and paleontological resources in Colorado. The program seeks to develop partnerships that improve access to heritage resources while promoting their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values, with specific objectives including conducting research, stabilizing at-risk resources, and fostering public engagement. With an estimated total funding of $1,000,000, BLM plans to award grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, and eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded. Interested parties must submit their applications by February 3, 2025, and can contact Thelma Mosley at tmosley@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    tmosley@blm.gov
    Files
    Title
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    Cultural.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number L25AS00144) for the management of cultural and paleontological resources in Colorado, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act. With an estimated total program funding of $1,000,000, BLM aims to award five grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofits, while individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. The program focuses on enhancing access to heritage resources through partnerships that improve educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values. Projects should aim to conduct research and studies, stabilize at-risk resources, promote public engagement, and preserve collections. Before applying, potential applicants must register with SAM.gov to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier. Applications will undergo a merit review assessing project need, objectives, and alignment with BLM priorities, with a closing date for applications set for February 3, 2025. Effective partnerships and contributions to public benefits are key to proposal evaluation. The funding opportunity reflects BLM’s commitment to preserving cultural heritage while advancing environmental justice and community engagement objectives aligned with the Biden-Harris Administration's priorities.
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