Bureau of Land Management California Opens $60M for Wildlife Program
Eligible applicants: states, local governments, tribal entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and local entities. Applications are due March 08, 2024.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (this program is currently accepting applications)
Opportunity: IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management California Wildlife Program
Overview and Eligible Uses: The Wildlife program aims to conserve priority wildlife habitat, monitor and inventory wildlife populations, assess habitat conditions, enhance management opportunities, and improve the use of coordinated wildlife monitoring data. Outreach and education projects, including citizen science and student-based science, are undertaken to promote wildlife stewardship and increase public awareness of conservation challenges and successes on BLM-managed lands.
Amount: There is a total funding pool of $60 million available for awards ranging from $50K to $5M
Award Type: Cooperative agreement
Eligible Applicants:
State, county, city, special districts 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 will open from January 08, 2024, through March 08, 2024.
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