BLM Utah opens $200K for Plant Conservation and Restoration Management 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 Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Management Program
Overview and Eligible Uses: BLM Utah Plant Conservation and Restoration Program areas of emphasis for this opportunity include, but are not limited to those actions that: protect biodiversity; increase resilience to climate change and help leverage natural climate solutions; contribute to conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by the year 2030; engage communities of color, low income families, and rural and indigenous communities to enhance economic opportunities related to native seed production and restoration; and use the best science and data available to make decisions.
Amount: $200,000 total; four awards are anticipated, worth between $25,000 and $75,000.
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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