FY26 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management - Bureau wide — Bureau of Land Management funding opportunity
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FY26 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management - Bureau wide

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Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use of, heritage resources, and promote their recreational values in a manner that meets Department of the Interior priorities and Cultural Heri...

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Award $30k–$75k Deadline Aug 14 Location Alabama Type grant Level Federal Open posted Jun 12, 2026
✦ AI Summary
  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Funding amount: $30,000 – $75,000, total pool ~$830,000.
  • Next deadline: August 14, 2026.
  • Issued by: Bureau of Land Management.
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Award amount
$30k–$75k
Deadline
Aug 14
Aug 14, 2026
Total pool
$830k

About this opportunity

Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use of, heritage resources, and promote their recreational values in a manner that meets 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 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 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 products;Develop and maintain historic sites with interpretive and educational potential.Partner to support BLM"s Tribal consultation efforts

Funding agency

Bureau of Land Management
Federal agency

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Geographic eligibility

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  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
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  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
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  • New Hampshire
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  • North Carolina
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  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
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  • Tennessee
  • Texas
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  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming
  • District of Columbia

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Citation details

Source systemgrants.gov
Source ID362788
PostedJun 12, 2026

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