This grant from the Bureau of Land Management is for projects that help manage and improve rangelands across state lines. The goal is to maintain or enhance land health and productivity, increase soil carbon storage, and create resilient landscapes. Projects might involve restoring rangelands, mapping soils, and engaging communities through education and training.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), special district governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, private institutions of higher education, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in natural resource management
- Entities not crossing state boundaries in their projects
- Lack of community engagement or educational components
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Community engagement strategy
- Partnership agreements if applicable
- Previous experience in rangeland management
- Data collection and analysis plan
- Timeline for project execution
- Letters of support from stakeholders
- Environmental impact assessment
Cautions
- Projects must cross state boundaries
- Focus on national impact is required
- Community engagement is a key component
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, special district governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, private institutions of higher education, and state governments. These entities should be involved in natural resource management and capable of executing projects that cross state boundaries.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of organizations, including federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits (both with and without 501(c)(3) status), special district governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, private institutions of higher education, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Organizations not involved in natural resource management
- Entities not crossing state boundaries in their projects
- Lack of community engagement or educational components
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for activities that support land health and productivity, such as rangeland restoration, soil mapping, and educational programs. The focus is on projects that have a national impact by crossing state boundaries.
Total Program Funding
$1,800,000
Expected Awards
7
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(62 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on organization type
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Create a detailed budget plan
- Outline a community engagement strategy
- Gather letters of support from stakeholders
- Prepare a data collection and analysis plan
- Ensure project crosses state boundaries
- Submit environmental impact assessment
- Complete necessary registrations (e.g., SAM.gov)