The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "NM FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management New Mexico Environmental Quality Protection." This cooperative agreement aims to support projects that mitigate hazards to public health and the environment, restore watersheds, and manage air quality, particularly in areas affected by past extractive industry activities in New Mexico. The program is crucial for addressing the risks posed by over 130,000 abandoned mine features on BLM-administered land, facilitating partnerships to restore lands for productive uses such as recreation and wildlife habitat. Interested applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, must submit their proposals electronically by February 26, 2025, with funding amounts ranging from $250,000 to $1 million, and a total estimated program funding of $10 million. For further inquiries, contact Sheri Dowley at sdowley@blm.gov.