Open · L26AS00091 · CFDA 15.017 · Discretionary

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

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

$30K-$250K
Award range
Open
Status
0d
Days left
5
Expected awards

The verdict

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of Land Management, offering $30,000 -- $250,000 across 5 expected awards. Applications close in 0 days.

$30K-$250K
award range
Open
0 days left
5
expected awards
15.017
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM - is cataloged under number L26AS00091 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.017, posted by Bureau of Land Management. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 12, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $30,000 -- $250,000. The agency has projected $750,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $750,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $150,000. 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. Applications close on August 14, 2026 - roughly 0 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$30,000 -- $250,000

Close Date

August 14, 2026

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 received after 5:00 p.m., ET on August 14, 2026 will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered for funding.Applications will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected via merit review committee.Open from June 12, 2026 through August 14, 2026.Extensions to NOFO close dates will be unallowed, except in extenuating circumstances.

Posted

June 12, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$750,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 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

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Agency Contact

Tamera Freeman tamera_freeman@ios.doi.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 12, 2026
Close Date August 14, 2026
Archive Date September 30, 2026
Last Updated June 12, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY26 Bureau of Land Management Eastern Nevada Conservation, Recreation and Development - NEVADA BLM", offered by Bureau of Land Management. It is associated with CFDA program 15.017. 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 conse...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $30,000 -- $250,000. Total estimated funding: $750,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
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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