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FY26 Bureau of Land Management Threatened and Endangered Species - Bureau wide

Agency: Bureau of Land Management

Assistance Listings: 15.246 -- Threatened and Endangered Species

Last Updated: August 11, 2026
The BLM Threatened and Endangered Species Program (T&E) focuses on conservation and recovery of endangered, threatened and BLM Sensitive Species (collectively referred to as BLM Special Status Species) and their habitats to help inform a balance of multiple uses of BLM-managed lands, including the Nation"s need for domestic sources of energy, minerals, timber, grazing, recreation, and fish and wildlife habitat for future generations. The T&E Program emphasizes implementing the Department of Interior"s priorities by emphasizing actions that help streamline permitting processes and reduce regulatory...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

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

Government

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

Nonprofit

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

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

Stephanie Lund stephanie_lund@ios.doi.gov

Email

stephanie_lund@ios.doi.gov

stephanie_lund@ios.doi.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Foa_Content_of_L26AS00043_TES.pdf
Foa_Content_of_L26AS00043 TES.pdf
Aug 11, 2026 07:28 PM UTC
O_Attachment_B_Budget_Detail_Narrative_-_02.09.2026.xlsx
(O) Attachment B Budget Detail Narrative - 02.09.2026.xlsx
Aug 11, 2026 07:28 PM UTC
03_M_15.246_Attachment_A_TES.docx
03 (M) 15.246 Attachment A TES.docx
Aug 11, 2026 07:29 PM UTC
Map_of_BLM_Lands_and_State_Office_Boundaries.jpg
Map of BLM Lands and State Office Boundaries.jpg
Aug 11, 2026 07:29 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

$5,000,000

Program Funding

60

Expected awards

$10,000

Award Minimum

$1,000,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

L26AS00043

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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