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BLM Forest and Woodland Resource Management Project Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for forest and woodland resource management projects across 12 western states (excluding Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, and NIFC). - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this opportunity - Products/Services Requested: - Forest and woodland health restoration services - Sustainable forest management and timber harvest - Fire resiliency and fuels reduction - Biomass utilization for bioenergy - Habitat conservation and recovery from insect, disease, and fire - Activities include tree planting, thinning, salvage/sanitation harvest, vegetation control, project development, planning analysis, and compliance documentation (NEPA, Endangered Species Act) - Notable Requirements: - Open to state/local/tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions (not individuals or for-profit entities) - Buy America preferences apply to infrastructure projects - Projects must address effects across BLM state office boundaries - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed; focus is on service-based project outcomes - Funding Details: - Awards range from $50,000 to $1,000,000, with a total program funding of $3.5 million and up to 10 awards expected - Project period is up to 60 months

Description

This funding opportunity from the Bureau of Land Management supports projects that promote forest and woodland health, sustainable forest management, fire resiliency, biomass utilization for bioenergy, habitat conservation, and recovery from insect, disease, and fire on public lands. Eligible activities include tree planting, thinning, salvage harvest, vegetation control, fuels reduction, project development, planning, and environmental compliance. The program aims to implement science-based forest restoration, sustainable wood product harvest, and salvage of dead timber while supporting local economies and public use opportunities. Applications are due by August 28, 2026, and must be submitted electronically through grants.gov.

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