FY25 IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management Colorado Threatened and Endangered Species Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- L25AS00150
- Agency
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Bureau of Land Management
Department of the Interior
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $200,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Category
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- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- City/Township Governments
- State Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking cooperative agreement proposals for its FY25 Colorado Threatened and Endangered Species Program under CFDA 15.246. The program focuses on protecting biodiversity, slowing species extinction rates, increasing climate change resilience, and conserving federally-listed and Bureau sensitive species on BLM lands in Colorado. Key activities include on-the-ground conservation actions, targeted inventory and monitoring, habitat protection, and public outreach with a focus on engaging communities of color, low-income families, and rural/indigenous communities. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, and non-profit organizations. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach and leveraging of resources, with substantial BLM involvement expected in project implementation.
Approximately 3 cooperative agreements totaling $300,000 will be awarded, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. The anticipated project period is August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2030, and all work must be performed within the state of Colorado. No cost sharing is required for this funding opportunity, which has a proposal due date of January 31, 2025.
Synopsis
The BLM Colorado Threatened and Endangered Species Program focuses on implementing the Department of Interior's priorities by emphasizing actions that: protect biodiversity; slow species extinction rates; increase resilience to climate change and help leverage natural climate solutions; contribute to conserving at least 30 percent of our lands and waters by the year 2030; support State agencies to meet State wildlife population objectives; engage communities of color, low income families, and rural and indigenous communities to enhance economic opportunities related to wildlife; and use the best science and data available to make decisions. The BLM Colorado Threatened and Endangered Species Program has an opportunity to work with partner organizations to assist with:Contributing to the above-described Program strategic goals.On-the-ground actions that conserve and recover federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants.Targeted inventory and monitoring to determine species status and conservation opportunities.Gaining knowledge about federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species and their habitats including, but not limited to, propagation, genetics, ecology and threats.Providing for proactive protection or management of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species and their habitats, consistent with ESA section 7a1.Augmenting federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare species through translocations, seed collections, and/or propagation.Increasing program efficiencies and effectiveness in Endangered Species Act (ESA) section 7a2 consultations and ESA section 7a1 conservation programs.Increasing public knowledge of federally-listed, Bureau sensitive, and rare wildlife and plants on BLM managed lands, including with a targeted focus on communities of color, low-income families, and rural and indigenous communities.Communications including program outreach, education, and Program website updates.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment B Budget Narrative.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment A Project Narrative.docx | DOCX document | |
| T&E Foa L25AS00150.pdf |
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