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BLM Plant Conservation and Restoration Program Partnership Opportunity

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the Department of the Interior, is inviting proposals for its Plant Conservation and Restoration Program (PCRP) to enhance the native seed supply chain for public land restoration and ecological resilience. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior - Eligible Partners: - State, tribal, academic, and non-governmental organizations (excluding individuals and for-profit organizations) - Products/Services Requested: - Partnerships to expand local native seed collections - Support for farmers and nonprofits entering the native seed market - Nursery production for species unsuitable for direct seeding - Applied science, innovation, and technology transfer for seed collection, cleaning, banking, and production - Management of native plant communities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on measurable outcomes and public benefit - Development of technology and infrastructure for seed supply chain - Cooperative agreements with funding per award ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 - Total estimated funding of $2,500,000 - Multi-year period of performance (up to five years) - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in this solicitation.

Description

The Bureau of Land Management's Plant Conservation and Restoration Program (PCRP) aims to build the native seed supply chain essential for restoring resilient public lands and supporting multiple use and sustained yield. The program focuses on local seed collections, support for farmers and nonprofits, nursery production, applied science and innovation, and management of native plant communities. PCRP seeks partnerships with state, tribal, academic, and non-governmental organizations to expand farmer access, implement post-fire recovery, develop seed technology, and integrate native seed use across BLM programs. The program supports healthier public lands, stronger rural economies, and ecological resilience through cooperative agreements.

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