BLM Opens $1M for Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management Grants
Eligible applicants: states, tribal entities, local governments, nonprofits, local authorities. Applications are due: April 10, 2023
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: Colorado Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management Grants
Overview and Eligible Uses: This program seeks to establish partnerships that collaboratively encourage the public to learn about and engage with heritage resources in Colorado, with the goals of building a meaningful conservation stewardship legacy through expanding recreation opportunities on public lands, working to ensure meaningful consultation and self-determination for Tribes, enhancing visitor experience on public lands by better meeting our infrastructure and maintenance needs, and eliminating unnecessary steps and duplicative reviews while maintaining rigorous environmental standards.
Projects should advance the study or preservation of heritage resources, increase public educational opportunities, or facilitate relationships with Native American communities.
Amount: Up to five awards will be issued, worth between $5,000 and $500,000, for a total of up to $1M in funding.
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 10, 2023
Key Links: Grants.gov opportunity
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