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FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide

Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Assistance Listings: 15.247 -- Wildlife Resource Management

Last Updated: August 11, 2026
The BLM Wildlife Program, including the Sage-Grouse Conservation Program, implements statutory authorities to address the management of wildlife resources on the public lands for the social and economic well-being of all Americans. Specific BLM Wildlife Program priorities include: 1. protection, maintenance, and development of wildlife habitat; 2. wildlife reintroduction and propagation; 3. field study programs involving wildlife; 4. law enforcement; 5. educational programs; 6. toxicity/mortality investigations and monitoring; 7. wildlife damage management; 8. management activities affecting wildlife...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • County governments

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education

Additional information

Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO. This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews under the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993. The Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, 16 USC, Chapter 37, Subchapter II-Public Lands Corps, is the only legislative authority that allows BLM to "hire" interns under this authority. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.

Grantor contact information

Description

Chanda Brown chanda_brown@ios.doi.gov

Email

chanda_brown@ios.doi.gov

chanda_brown@ios.doi.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
O_Attachment_B_Budget_Detail_Narrative_-_02.09.2026.xlsx
(O) Attachment B Budget Detail Narrative - 02.09.2026.xlsx
Aug 11, 2026 07:46 PM UTC
03_M_15.247_Attachment_A_Wildlife.docx
03 (M) 15.247 Attachment A Wildlife.docx
Aug 11, 2026 07:47 PM UTC
Foa_Content_of_L26AS00045_Wildlife.pdf
Foa_Content_of_L26AS00045 Wildlife.pdf
Aug 11, 2026 07:47 PM UTC
Map_of_BLM_Lands_and_State_Office_Boundaries.jpg
Map of BLM Lands and State Office Boundaries.jpg
Aug 11, 2026 07:48 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Closing: September 11, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates....

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$8,000,000

Program Funding

70

Expected awards

$10,000

Award Minimum

$2,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

L26AS00045

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

August 11, 2026

Archive date:

October 12, 2026

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