At a glance
FY26 Bureau of Land Management Rangeland Resource Management - Bureau wide is a federal competitive grant from Bureau of Land Management for the science & technology sector. Funding is $50K–$250K. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501. The application deadline is August 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $50K–$250K
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
The Rangeland Management program conducts inventories, assessments and evaluations of soil and vegetation conditions and land health. Monitoring data is collected and analyzed to ensure progress toward meeting land health standards.Funded projects under this program will focus on high priority work effecting the program nationally by crossing state boundaries, such as, activities that support maintaining or achieving land health and productivity, increasing soil carbon sequestration, and creating resilient landscapes to benefit current and future generations. These activities could include, but are not limited to, such things as:Facilitating the restoration of rangelands.Soils mapping and development of ecological site descriptions.Engagement of community members and other stakeholders, through mentoring, training, and educational programs.
Who can apply
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. 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.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number L26AS00063. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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