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

Bureau of Land Management Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active agriculture & rural funding opportunity from Bureau of Land Management, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $30K–$250K.

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Deadline
Aug 14, 2026
Award amount
Up to $30K–$250K
Expected awards
5
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
Opportunity number
L26AS00091
CFDA
15.017

Opportunity description

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.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • County governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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

Funding

Award floor
$30K
Award ceiling
$250K

Agency contact

Bureau of Land Management

Tamera Freeman tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov

tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov

Next steps to apply

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