BLM Colorado Opens $100K for Wildlife Program
Eligible applicants: states, tribal entities, local governments, nonprofits, local authorities. Applications are due: April 11, 2023
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: IIJA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Program
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Bureau of Land Management Colorado Wildlife Program is focused on ensuring selfsustaining populations and a natural abundance and diversity of wildlife on public lands for the enjoyment and use of present and future generations. The BLM Colorado Wildlife Program has an opportunity to work with partner organizations for the following:
Restoring or improving priority wildlife habitat (vegetation communities, water resources, or connectivity) or reducing threats to habitat or species.
Monitoring and inventorying wildlife populations and habitats to increase professional and public knowledge and understanding of these resources.
Assessing wildlife habitat and verifying the achievement of resource management goals and objectives.
Protecting, preserving, and restoring various wildlife populations residing on BLM managed lands.
Improving how BLM uses and integrates wildlife data and new research into its decisionmaking processes.
Performing outreach/education projects to facilitate wildlife stewardship and conservation of species
Increasing public awareness of wildlife resources, conservation challenges and successes on BLM managed lands
Amount: $100,000 total; two awards are anticipated, worth between $20,000 and $50,000.
Award Type: Cooperative agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State, county, city, or township governments
Federally and non-Federally recognized Native American tribal organizations.
Private, public, and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS
Independent school districts
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Special district governments
Key Dates: Applications are due April 11, 2023
Key Links: Grants.gov opportunity
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