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BLM Wildlife Resource Management Program Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), under the U.S. Department of the Interior, is seeking applications for its FY26 Wildlife Resource Management Program to enhance and manage wildlife resources on public lands. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Funding Details: - Total program funding: $8,000,000 - Up to 70 cooperative agreement awards - Individual awards range from $10,000 to $2,000,000 - Anticipated project period: 5 years - Eligible Applicants: - State, local, and tribal governments - Nonprofit organizations - Educational institutions - Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible - Products/Services Requested: - Wildlife habitat protection, restoration, and management services - Species reintroduction and propagation - Field studies, monitoring, and data collection - Law enforcement and educational initiatives - Habitat connectivity and collaborative conservation projects - Notable Requirements: - Projects must align with BLM wildlife management priorities - Compliance with Buy America preferences for infrastructure-related activities - Substantial federal involvement in project execution - No cost sharing or matching required - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the focus is on conservation and management services

Description

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Wildlife Resource Management Program aims to manage wildlife resources on public lands to support social and economic well-being. The program focuses on protecting and developing wildlife habitat, wildlife reintroduction, field studies, law enforcement, educational programs, toxicity investigations, damage management, and habitat management activities. It collaborates with partners to implement habitat treatments, conserve habitats in winter ranges and migration corridors, collect monitoring data, support species recovery, and provide training. The program offers cooperative agreements with total funding of $8,000,000, expecting 70 awards ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000 each, with no cost sharing required.

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