Southern Nevada Public Land Management

The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) advances the Department of the Interior's role as stewards of the public lands by cultivating community-based conservation and partnerships. This program provides support and guidance for carryi

The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) supports a broad initiative to strengthen community-based conservation, improve public recreation, and enhance land management across Nevada. Enacted in 1998, SNPLMA authorizes the orderly sale of certain public lands in the Las Vegas Valley and reinvests the revenue into a Special Account. These funds are used for projects that benefit communities and public lands throughout the state. SNPLMA supports projects that promote environmental stewardship, expand recreation opportunities, and address large-scale natural resource challenges. Through a competitive, round-based funding process, the program invests in creating and improving parks, trails, and natural areas; implementing the Clark County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan; reducing wildfire risk; restoring ecosystems; and advancing community-driven conservation in both urban and rural areas. This collaborative approach ensures that investments reflect regional priorities and local needs, resulting in projects that improve quality of life, protect natural resources, and expand access to outdoor spaces. Each funding round identifies priority categories and invites eligible partners to submit project nominations. Projects may include new recreation facilities, restoration of degraded landscapes, multi-jurisdictional wildfire mitigation strategies, or long-term conservation planning. What makes SNPLMA unique is its region-wide mission combined with a commitment to transparent, accountable, and locally focused stewardship. All funded projects must align with SNPLMA authorizing legislation, follow federal grant and cooperative agreement requirements, and meet environmental and cultural compliance standards.

Local governments and regional government entities within the State of Nevada as specifically identified in Public Law 105-263, as amended.

Cooperative projects are restricted to the development of parks, trails, and natural areas on lands owned by local governments and units of as designated in Public Law 105-263, as amended, in Clark County, Lincoln County, White Pine County, and Carson City, Nevada, to the development and implementation of the Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan in Clark County, and, to the development and implementation of comprehensive, cost-effective, multijurisdictional hazardous fuels reduction and wildfire prevention plans, including sustainable biomass and biofuel energy development and production activities, for the Lake Tahoe Basin (Nevada and California), for the Carson Range in Douglas and Washoe Counties, and Carson City in the State of Nevada, and that are: subject to approval by the Secretary of the Interior; and not more than 10 years in duration; and as further in the Southern Nevada public Land Management Act Implementation Agreement. For more specific information contact the regional or headquarters office.

No specific restrictions for most projects, however, most projects are awarded for no more than a five-year period and funded for the period of performance identified in the project nomination or as approved by the Secretary of the Interior. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Frequency of recipient payments will be determined for each awarded assistance agreement at time of award.

For more information and local requirements, cooperative project proposals should be coordinated with the Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office.

First Level Screening -Basic Eligibility. Applications will be screened by the Grants Management Officer to ensure that applications meet basic eligibility requirements. Must meet the requirements of the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted on www.grants.gov, screening includes, but is not limited to: Program and/or legislative authority requirements are defined in the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act of 1998, Public Law 105-263, as amended.; Submission is timely; and complete and properly executed SF-424 application package documents. Applications must satisfy basic eligibility screening requirements to be considered for further review. Second Level Evaluation -- Merit Review Evaluation is stated in each Notice of Funding Opportunity noticed post on www.grants.gov Third Level Review Pre-Award Clearance and Approvals. BLM will also complete a business evaluation and determination of responsibility. During these evaluations, the Grants Management Officer will evaluate variables such as: Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System, financial stability, quality of management systems, past performance meeting prior award terms and conditions, reports and findings of audits performed, and applicant's ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements

For any grants awarded as a component of any project, approved by the Secretary of the Interior, and funded under Public Law 105-263 and subsequent amendments, for any eligible beneficiary entity, all applicable Federal rules, regulations, and agency specific guidelines for awarded procedures will be followed.

Award time varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Most awards are anticipated within 90 days or less after announcement closes. Projects are approved in accordance with Public Law 105-263, as amended, and as further delineated in the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act Implementation Agreement. Further information will be available for each project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov and may be obtained by contacting the point of contact listed in the funding opportunity announcement.

Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Land Management will provide all applicants with information on why their proposal was not selected for award.