Open · L26AS00057 · CFDA 15.230 · Discretionary

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

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

$20K-$400K
Award range
Open
Status
45d
Days left
40
Expected awards

The verdict

FY26 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management - Bureau wide is an open discretionary opportunity from Bureau of Land Management, offering $20,000 -- $400,000 across 40 expected awards. Applications close in 45 days.

$20K-$400K
award range
Open
45 days left
40
expected awards
15.230
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY26 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management - Bureau wide - is cataloged under number L26AS00057 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 15.230, posted by Bureau of Land Management. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 27, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $400,000. The agency has projected $2.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 40 awards. If the agency funds the expected 40 awards from the $2.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $50,000. 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 September 25, 2026 - roughly 45 days from today. 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

$20,000 -- $400,000

Close Date

September 25, 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 will be reviewed, rated, ranked and selected via merit review committee.Open from July 27, 2026, through September 25, 2026.Extensions to NOFO close date will be unallowed.

Posted

July 27, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$2,000,000

Expected Awards

40

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

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.

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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Melissa Gribble melissa_gribble@ios.doi.gov

Key Dates

Posted July 27, 2026
Close Date September 25, 2026
Archive Date October 25, 2026
Last Updated July 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY26 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management - Bureau wide", offered by Bureau of Land Management. It is associated with CFDA program 15.230. 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 con...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 25, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $20,000 -- $400,000. Total estimated funding: $2,000,000. Expected number of awards: 40.
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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