L23AS00020: Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Land Management notices from 2022.
Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $7.5 million (at least $1,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make $7.5 million in total. Applications closed on January 31, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 31, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$7.5 million
- Award floor$1,000
- Total funding$7.5 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| L21AS00437 | April 13, 2021 | Closed May 28, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 3, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 31, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
For-Profit Organizations are ineligible to apply for awards under this NOFO.This program NOFO does not support entities hiring interns or crews. 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. Therefore, eligible Youth Conservation Corps may only apply for projects developed under NOFO 15.243 – BLM Youth Conservation Opportunities on Public Lands.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management awards averaged $978,510; this notice allows up to $7.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (89% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management Applications are due January 31, 2023. However, if you are experiencing issues with Grants.gov or SAM.gov, please email Noel Miller at namiller@blm.gov with your application package. Please also provide documentation of the issue, along with any help desk tickets and communications with SAM.gov or Grants.gov. Documentation should show that a timely attempt was made to resolve the issue prior to the deadline
Who has won Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management (15.229) awarded $23.5 million across 24 grant awards, an average of $978,510 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustang Heritage Foundation, a Nevada Nonprofit Corporation | Tennessee | 1 | $7.7 million |
| Forever Branded | Texas | 1 | $5.2 million |
| Mustang Champions | Texas | 1 | $4.0 million |
| High Desert Strategies, Inc. | Oregon | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Utah State University | Utah | 2 | $868,255 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is L23AS00020 still open?
No. It closed on January 31, 2023.
Who can apply for Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management?
Bureau of Land Management accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Department of the Interior – Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management?
Closed January 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $7.5 million each. About $7.5 million in total.
Who has won Wild Horse and Burro Resource Management grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Mustang Heritage Foundation, a Nevada Nonprofit Corporation, Forever Branded, Mustang Champions. The program made 24 awards worth $23.5 million in that time.
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