Closed · L25AS00302 · CFDA 15.224 · Discretionary

FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide

Federal grant opportunity posted by Bureau of Land Management, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1K-$30K
Award range
Closed
Status
July 11, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide is a closed discretionary listing from Bureau of Land Management that offered $1,000 -- $30,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1K-$30K
award range
Closed
application status
15.224
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide - is cataloged under number L25AS00302 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.224, posted by Bureau of Land Management. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on June 10, 2025 and last updated on June 12, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000 -- $30,000. The agency has projected $410,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on July 11, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1,000 -- $30,000

Close Date

July 11, 2025

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m., ET, on the listed application due dates. Applications must be submitted through grants.gov.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected via merit review committee.Open from June 10, 2025 through July 11, 2025.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Posted

June 10, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$410,000

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use of, heritage resources, and promote their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values in a manner that meets U.S. Department of the Interior priorities and Cultural Heritage and Paleontology Program goals. Individual projects shall meet one or more of the following objectives.Conduct studies, including inventory, excavation, records research, and collections-based research to improve the understanding of America"s natural and cultural history;Monitor at-risk heritage resources to track trends in condition and project effectiveness;Stabilize at-risk heritage resources;Train future cultural resource management practitioners and paleontologists through research projects, field schools and internships that highlight BLM resources;Assist with cultural heritage data and records management activities such as organizing, maintaining, and scanning site and survey records; creating, digitizing and maintaining geospatial data; and performing data entry;Preserve existing collections at recognized curation facilities through such activities as archival housing, stabilization or conservation;Broaden public access to museum collections;Promote engagement with Native American communities and foster partnerships with tribal governments and programs;Promote public engagement, learning opportunities, and conservation/preservation ethics through heritage resources education and outreach programs, events, and products;Develop and maintain historic sites with interpretive and educational potential.Partner to support BLM"s Tribal consultation efforts

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Patricia Glass pglass@blm.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 10, 2025
Close Date July 11, 2025
Archive Date August 15, 2025
Last Updated June 12, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide", offered by Bureau of Land Management. It is associated with CFDA program 15.224. Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use of, heritage resources, and promote their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values in a manner that me...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 11, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000 -- $30,000. Total estimated funding: $410,000.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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