# FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/l26as00045-fy26-bureau-of-land-management-wildlife-resource-management/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363535

> Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 70 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 11, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | L26AS00045 |
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 11, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 70 |
| Total funding | $8.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.247 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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 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.

## What the grant funds

The BLM Wildlife Program, including the Sage-Grouse Conservation Program, implements statutory authorities to address the management of wildlife resources on the public lands for the social and economic well-being of all Americans. Specific BLM Wildlife Program priorities include: 1. protection, maintenance, and development of wildlife habitat; 2. wildlife reintroduction and propagation; 3. field study programs involving wildlife; 4. law enforcement; 5. educational programs; 6. toxicity/mortality investigations and monitoring; 7. wildlife damage management; 8. management activities affecting wildlife and their habitat. The BLM Wildlife Program works with partner organizations to meet the goals above on national, regional, or state-scales by:Implementing management actions such as the implementation of grassland, shrubland, forest, riparian, and other plant community treatments that fulfill statutory and legal requirements, align with approved land use plans, and support habitat objectives for priority wildlife species, including upland game, waterfowl, big game, non-game, and watchable wildlife. Collaborating with state fish and wildlife agencies, and other partners, on efforts that conserve and restore habitats in priority winter ranges and migration corridors for elk, deer, and pronghorn on BLM-managed lands, in support of Secretary's Order 3362 "Improving Habitat Quality in Western Big-Game Winter Range and Migration Corridors."Collecting and analyzing monitoring and inventory data on priority species and habitats including terrestrial and aquatic plant communities, to assess status and trends, inform plan implementation, improve management effectiveness, and support Administration priorities. Enhancing efficiency by integrating and sharing coordinated wildlife and habitat monitoring data to streamline decision-making and management actions. Coordinating with state agencies and other partners to support recovery and augmentation of species identified in State Wildlife Action Plans through proactive, voluntary, on-the-ground collaborative conservation efforts. Collaborating with state agencies and other partners under the Sikes Act to develop and implement fish and wildlife conservation and habitat improvement projects, including grassland, shrubland, forest, riparian, and other plant community treatments.

## Questions people ask

### Is L26AS00045 still open?

No. It closed on September 11, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide?

Bureau of Land Management accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Wildlife Resource Management Program - Bureau wide?

Closed September 11, 2026. 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 $2.0 million each. About $8.0 million in total across about 70 awards.

### Who has won Wildlife Resource Management grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pheasants Forever, Inc., Bat Conservation International, Inc., National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The program made 240 awards worth $105 million in that time.