FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- L25AS00302
- Agency
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Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $1,000 to $30,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Points of contact
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- Patricia Glass pglass@blm.gov (303) 236-6505
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting cooperative agreements for the FY25 Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management program to develop partnerships that improve access to and understanding of heritage resources. The grant opportunity seeks projects that conduct archaeological studies, monitor at-risk heritage sites, stabilize resources, train future cultural resource practitioners, manage cultural data and collections, and promote public engagement and tribal consultation. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, tribal organizations, state and local governments, and both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits. Evaluation criteria will focus on the project's statement of need, technical approach, public benefit, and qualifications of the applicant. The application period opens on June 10, 2025, with electronic submissions due by July 11, 2025, and an anticipated project start date of September 25, 2025.
The total program funding is $410,000, with plans to award approximately 17 grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 each. The project period is expected to span 60 months, from September 25, 2025, to September 24, 2030. Cooperative agreements will be awarded through a merit review process, with substantial federal agency involvement. Projects will primarily be conducted on BLM-administered lands across multiple states, focusing on documenting, preserving, and educating about cultural and paleontological resources. The program emphasizes partnerships that align with the Department of the Interior's priorities and the BLM's Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Program goals.
Synopsis
Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use of, heritage resources, and promote their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values in a manner that meets U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Program goals. Individual projects shall meet one or more of the following objectives.Conduct studies, including inventory, excavation, records research, and collections-based research to improve the understanding of America"s natural and cultural history;Monitor at-risk heritage resources to track trends in condition and project effectiveness;Stabilize at-risk heritage resources;Train future cultural resource management practitioners and paleontologists through research projects, field schools and internships that highlight BLM resources;Assist with cultural heritage data and records management activities such as organizing, maintaining, and scanning site and survey records; creating, digitizing and maintaining geospatial data; and performing data entry;Preserve existing collections at recognized curation facilities through such activities as archival housing, stabilization or conservation;Broaden public access to museum collections;Promote engagement with Native American communities and foster partnerships with tribal governments and programs;Promote public engagement, learning opportunities, and conservation/preservation ethics through heritage resources education and outreach programs, events, and products;Develop and maintain historic sites with interpretive and educational potential.Partner to support BLM"s Tribal consultation efforts
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Foa_Content_of_L25AS00302-01.pdf | ||
| Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 03 (M) 15.224 Attachment A.docx | DOCX document | |
| Foa_Content_of_L25AS00302.pdf | ||
| Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| 03 (M) 15.224 Attachment A.docx | DOCX document |
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