FY25 Bureau of Land Management Rangeland Resource Management- Bureau wide
ID: 359785Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Land Management (DOI-BLM)

Award Range

$50K - $1M

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/359785
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity for FY25 aimed at enhancing Rangeland Resource Management across the nation, with an estimated total funding of $5,415,000 available for up to 19 awards ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000. The program's objectives include conducting inventories, assessments, and evaluations of soil and vegetation conditions to promote land health and productivity, restore rangelands, and engage communities through educational initiatives. Eligible applicants for this cooperative agreement include private institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and nonprofits, while individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded. Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov between June 23 and July 23, 2025, with strict adherence to the deadline and compliance requirements, including reporting and Buy America provisions for infrastructure projects. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Yesenia Diaz at ydiaz@blm.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ydiaz@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced a funding opportunity for FY25 aimed at enhancing Rangeland Resource Management across the nation, with a total estimated funding of $5,415,000 to support up to 19 awards between $50,000 and $1,000,000. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, educational institutions, and nonprofits, but individuals and for-profit organizations are excluded. The program emphasizes completing inventories, assessments, and evaluations of soil and vegetation conditions to promote land health and productivity, restore rangelands, and engage communities through educational initiatives. Applications will be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, open from June 23 to July 23, 2025, with a strict deadline. Selected projects must align with BLM and Department of Interior priorities, such as managing soil resources and supporting conservation efforts. The review process includes eligibility, merit, and risk assessment to ensure compliance and effectiveness of proposed projects. Award recipients must adhere to strict reporting and administration requirements, including compliance with the Buy America provisions for any infrastructure related projects.
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