Legacy Resource Management Program
ID: 348830Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Washington Headquarters Services (DOD-WHS)

Award Range

$0 - $30M

Eligible Applicants

Others

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/348830
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jun 21, 2023, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Jun 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Washington Headquarters Services is offering a funding opportunity through the Legacy Resource Management Program, aimed at supporting non-research cooperative agreements for managing and sustaining natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) lands across the United States. Applicants are invited to propose projects that enhance conservation efforts while ensuring military readiness, with a focus on improving biodiversity management, ecosystem resilience, and tribal consultations. This program is critical for fostering sustainable stewardship and integrating advanced technologies in conservation practices. Interested parties must apply via grants.gov, maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), and submit their applications by June 20, 2025, with potential awards ranging from $0 to $30 million. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Michael J. Fanizzo at michael.j.fanizzo.civ@mail.mil.

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The Department of Defense (DoD) is announcing a funding opportunity through the Legacy Resource Management Program to support non-research cooperative agreements aimed at managing and sustaining natural and cultural resources on DoD lands within the United States. This program, which is now open for rolling applications, emphasizes high-priority projects that enhance conservation efforts while maintaining military readiness. Eligible applicants include public and private organizations and individuals, who must apply via grants.gov and maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). Projects must align with specific objectives, such as improving biodiversity management, ecosystem resilience, and tribal consultations. Applicants will be evaluated based on the relevance and impact of their projects, collaboration with agencies, and cost realism. Awards will depend on project relevance and funding availability, with an emphasis on proposals demonstrating substantial benefit to DoD missions. Legal requirements stipulate adherence to national policies concerning non-discrimination, environmental compliance, and ethical guidelines during project execution. The program aims to foster sustainable stewardship while integrating advanced technologies and data management strategies to further conservation goals.
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