FOA WY L25AS00176 Wild Resource Mgt.pdf

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for the FY25 IIJA/IRA Wyoming Wildlife Program, with funding opportunity number L25AS00176. The program offers $1.2 million in total funding, with plans to make 5 awards ranging from $10,000 to $350,000 each through cooperative agreements. Applications are due by February 17, 2025, with an anticipated project period of May 1, 2025 to September 30, 2030.

The program supports wildlife habitat restoration, conservation, and monitoring activities on BLM-managed lands in Wyoming. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city governments, federally recognized tribal governments, special district governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations. Key priorities include protecting wildlife habitat and migration corridors, increasing climate change resilience, contributing to 30% land/water conservation by 2030, supporting state wildlife objectives, and engaging underserved communities. Projects must address activities like habitat restoration, wildlife population monitoring, conservation research, and public education. No cost sharing is required, and applications must be submitted through Grants.gov. Merit review criteria emphasize technical approach, applicant qualifications, and public benefit to BLM lands.