FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Headquarters (HQ) Rangeland Resource Management
ID: 357665Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$200K - $10M

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/357665
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity for FY25 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aimed at Rangeland Resource Management. This initiative seeks to support projects that enhance land health, increase carbon sequestration, and combat climate change by engaging community stakeholders and facilitating the conservation and restoration of rangelands. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and certain nonprofit organizations, while individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. The total estimated funding for this program is $10 million, with awards ranging from $200,000 to $10 million. Applications must be submitted electronically by February 14, 2025, and interested parties can contact Irene Sattler at isattler@blm.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    isattler@blm.gov
    Files
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    Foa_Content_of_L25AS00170.pdf
    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity for FY25 under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) aimed at Rangeland Resource Management. With an estimated total funding of $10 million, the initiative is designed to support projects that enhance land health, increase carbon sequestration, and combat climate change, particularly by engaging community stakeholders, facilitating conservation, and restoring rangelands. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, certain nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions. Notably, employees of for-profit organizations and individuals cannot apply. The application process requires registration in SAM.gov and Grants.gov, with a closing date for applications on February 14, 2025. Proposals must demonstrate public benefit, address national issues, and follow BLM priorities aligned with the Biden-Harris Administration’s directives on equity, economic recovery, and environmental sustainability. The review process will assess eligibility, merit, budget integrity, and any potential conflict of interest. Successful applicants may receive awards ranging from $200,000 to $10 million, with the potential for significant federal involvement in project execution.
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