FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Assistance Listings: 15.017 -- Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
Description
The goal is to find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada. All work should follow U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and support Eastern Nevada"s conservation and development goals.Project ObjectivesEach project should meet one or more of these objectives:Protect archaeological sites where they are found.Care for archaeological collections and records.Use and share research results in clear ways.Increase public outreach and involvement in archeology.Balance current land use with future needs by:Protecting archaeological resources for the future.Restoring...
damaged watersheds to safeguard sites.Support science and culture by managing archaeological resources responsibly.Lincoln County Archeology Initiative projects must follow the rules in the Lincoln County Land Act, which uses the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (Public Law 96-95) definition of archaeological resources. This means that only proposals about things at least 100 years old can get funding. Anything newer than that will not be funded.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Government
- Special district governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
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
Tamera Freeman
tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov
tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| O_Policy_FINAL_Attachment_B_Budget_Detail_Narrative_-_02.09.2026.xlsx | (O) Policy FINAL Attachment B Budget Detail Narrative - 02.09.2026.xlsx | Jun 12, 2026 07:57 PM UTC |
| 03_M_15.017_Attachment_A.docx | 03 (M) 15.017 Attachment A.docx | Jun 12, 2026 07:57 PM UTC |
| L26AS00091_Announcement.pdf | L26AS00091 Announcement.pdf | Jun 12, 2026 07:58 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closed: August 14, 2026
Award
$750,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$30,000
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
L26AS00091
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:
June 12, 2026
Archive date:
September 30, 2026
