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FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM

Bureau of Land Management · L26AS00091

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Award Range

$30K$250K

Total Program Funding

$750K

Expected Awards

5

Deadline

August 14, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

BLM Eastern Nevada Conservation funds 5 grants (up to $250K each) for conservation in eastern Nevada — wildlife habitat, riparian restoration on BLM lands.

Who Should Apply

Conservation organizations in eastern Nevada with BLM partnerships.

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations outside Nevada.

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Must work in eastern Nevada
  • 5 awards up to $250K
  • No cost-sharing required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Geographically restricted — limited applicant pool. Partner with BLM Ely or Battle Mountain districts.

Competitiveness: Low — few applicants in restricted area.

What This Grant Funds

The goal is to find, study, protect, and manage archaeological resources in Lincoln County, Nevada. All work should follow U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and support Eastern Nevada"s conservation and development goals.Project ObjectivesEach project should meet one or more of these objectives:Protect archaeological sites where they are found.Care for archaeological collections and records.Use and share research results in clear ways.Increase public outreach and involvement in archeology.Balance current land use with future needs by:Protecting archaeological resources for the future.Restoring damaged watersheds to safeguard sites.Support science and culture by managing archaeological resources responsibly.Lincoln County Archeology Initiative projects must follow the rules in the Lincoln County Land Act, which uses the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (Public Law 96-95) definition of archaeological resources. This means that only proposals about things at least 100 years old can get funding. Anything newer than that will not be funded.

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Who Can Apply

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

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$30K
Maximum Award
$250K
Total Program Funding
$750K
Expected Number of Awards
5
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: June 12, 2026
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov. Applications received after 5:00 p.m., ET on August 14, 2026 will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered for funding.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected via merit review committee.Open from June 12, 2026 through August 14, 2026.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Agency Contact

Tamera Freeman tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov

tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov

Ready to apply?

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