Bureau of Land Management Wyoming Opens Several Funding Opportunities
Eligible applicants: states, local governments, tribal entities, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and local entities. Applications are due February 22. 2024.
Announcement Type: Notice of Funding Opportunity (these programs are currently accepting applications)
Opportunity:
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming (WY) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming (WY) Good Neighbor Authority
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming (WY) Aquatic Resource Management
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming (WY) Recreation and Visitor Services Program
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming (WY) Threatened and Endangered Species Program
IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Wyoming (WY) Wildlife Program
Overview and Eligible Uses:
The Wyoming (WY) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management program conserves, maintains, and restores native plant communities through its land use planning and land management activities. Under its “multiple-use” and “sustained yield” mandate, the BLM conserves native plant communities that support multiple uses such as recreation, wildlife habitat provision, and grazing. The BLM also restores native plant communities for wildlife and pollinator habitat following energy development, mining, and wildfire. The program is working to ensure land managers across the country are able to buy the native seed that will work to restore native plant communities that provide wildlife habitat, ecosystem services, and recreational opportunities for all Americans to enjoy.
Wyoming (WY) Good Neighbor Authority program aims to promote cooperation between BLM and state, county, and tribal governments to carry out authorized forest, rangeland, and watershed restoration services on public lands.
Wyoming (WY) Aquatic Resource Management program supports permitted activities on public lands such as livestock grazing, energy and mineral development, timber production, and countless recreation opportunities. The BLM's Aquatic Resources Program works with BLM managers, tribal, federal, state and local governments and non-governmental partners to ensure the long term sustainability of aquatic resources for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Wyoming (WY) Recreation and Visitor Services Program aims to support projects related to recreation and visitor services in Wyoming, with a focus on natural resources.
Wyoming (WY) Threatened and Endangered Species Program participates in multiple partnerships through fiscal and technical contributions that aid in the recovery and conservation of several threatened and endangered plant and animal species. Additionally, the BLM Wyoming has developed conservation strategies for BLM public lands to avoid, minimize or reduce impacts to Threatened and Endangered species while still allowing for multiple uses and sustained yields from working landscapes within the state.
Wyoming (WY) Wildlife Program works closely with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and other partners to monitor and inventory various habitat needs and uses by the diverse wildlife in each area. Each field office is involved in numerous conservation planning efforts. Other ongoing projects include habitat reclamation and restoration following fires and other disturbances, distribution and evaluation of habitats on public lands for potentially imperiled species such as narrow-footed diving beetle (Hygrotus diversipes), Western bumblebee (Bombus occidentalis), white-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys leucurus) and black-tailed prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus), as well as more common species that warrant special attention and conservation planning, such as mule deer and other big game, bats, raptors, migratory birds, rodents, reptiles and amphibians.
Amount:
The Wyoming (WY) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management program anticipates 4 awards, ranging from $10k to $400k for an estimated total funding of $600k.
The Wyoming (WY) Good Neighbor Authority program anticipates 7 awards, ranging from $10k to $4.55M.
The Wyoming (WY) Aquatic Resource Management Program anticipates 1 award, ranging from $50k to $600k, for an estimated total funding of $200k.
The Wyoming (WY) Recreation and Visitor Services Program anticipates 3 awards, ranging from $15k to $100k, for an estimated total funding of $40k.
The Wyoming (WY) Threatened and Endangered Species Program anticipates 5 awards, ranging from $15k to $250k, for an estimated total funding of $500k.
The Wyoming (WY) Wildlife Program anticipates 15 awards, ranging from $20k to $900k, for an estimated total funding of $2M.
Award Type: All programs are offering cooperative agreements.
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
*Note: For the Wyoming (WY) Good Neighbor Authority program, only state and county governments, or Federally and non-Federally recognized Native American tribal organizations, may apply.
Key Dates: All applications for these programs are due February 2, 2024.
Key Links:
Grants.gov Opportunity for the Wyoming (WY) Plant Conservation and Restoration Management program
Grants.gov Opportunity for Wyoming (WY) Good Neighbor Authority program
Grants.gov Opportunity for Wyoming (WY) Aquatic Resource Management
Grants.gov Opportunity for Wyoming (WY) Recreation and Visitor Services Program
Grants.gov Opportunity for Wyoming (WY) Threatened and Endangered Species Program
Grants.gov Opportunity for Wyoming (WY) Wildlife Program
For a full list of currently available grant programs under the Infrastructure Law and other helpful tools, take a look at our Helpful Resources page.
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