Opportunity Listing - FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development

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

Email

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

Closing: August 14, 2026

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

Applications must be submitted through grants.gov. Applications received after 5:00 p.m., ET on August 14, 2026 will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered for funding.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected via merit review committee.Open from June 12, 2026 through August 14, 2026.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Application process

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Award

$750,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

$30,000

Award Minimum

$250,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

L26AS00091

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

History

Version:

Posted date:

June 12, 2026

Archive date:

September 30, 2026