# FY26 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management - Bureau wide

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/l26as00057-fy26-bureau-of-land-management-invasive-and-noxious/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363335

> Bureau of Land Management offered grants of up to $400,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 40 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on September 25, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | L26AS00057 |
| Agency | Bureau of Land Management |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 25, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 40 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.230 |

## 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

BLM Invasive and Noxious Plant Management Programs work to prevent, detect, inventory, control, and monitor weed populations on public lands. Invasive species cost the public millions of dollars in control and management each year and many invasive plants and noxious weeds are highly competitive and have the ability to permanently degrade our public lands. Noxious weeds and invasive species expansion are recognized as the single greatest threat to our native plant communities and the values they provide us. These native plant communities are essential for supporting wildlife habitat, watershed function, recreation opportunities, rural economies and working landscapes. Invasive plants and noxious weeds affect plant and animal communities on farms and ranches, and in parks, waters, forests, natural areas, and backyards in negative ways. Human activity such as trade, travel, and tourism have all increased substantially, escalating the speed and volume of species movement to unprecedented levels. Increased site vulnerability from wildfires that are more frequent and other disturbances is an ongoing challenge to maintaining the integrity of our native plant communities. Noxious weeds are particularly aggressive plants legally designated by states as being injurious to public health, the environment or the economy. Invasive species and noxious weeds adversely affect overall recreational opportunities on public land i.e., hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, watershed health and ecosystem function, which result in economic losses in rural and urban communities. Invasive species and noxious weeds affect adjacent private lands, both rural and urban, causing widespread economic losses to the agricultural industry as well as to other resources. Advance early detection rapid response. Enhance emergency stabilization and burned area rehabilitation. Advance education, awareness, and citizen science relative to invasive species. Conduct invasive species treatments to protect resource values on public lands. Support classical biological control agent development.

## Questions people ask

### Is L26AS00057 still open?

No. It closed on September 25, 2026.

### Who can apply for FY26 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management - 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 Invasive and Noxious Plant Management - Bureau wide?

Closed September 25, 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 $400,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 40 awards.

### Who has won Invasive and Noxious Plant Management grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Eastern Nevada Landscape Coalition, Tri County Cwma, Seminole Tribe of Florida. The program made 159 awards worth $23.9 million in that time.